At least one County Commission seat and three school board seats on Tuesday night were decided for the upcoming terms by voters in local primaries, but there are two local races that will still be on…
The votes have been cast and the primaries – for most races – are coming to a close. Others will require a run-off (especially in crowed statewide races) as the parties determine who will be on…
Usually, Polk County sees many of its races decided in May without contested elections for November between candidates from two parties. The GOP has for more than a decade provided the large majority of the slate…
It was a busy Thursday for the Polk County Elections Office in Cedartown as candidates came into fill out their paperwork and pay the fees to get on the May primary ballot for local seats. So…
UPDATE: The Board of Education might end up with a contested primary come May, depending on who else qualifies before Friday’s deadline. Robin Forston, longtime community advocate and retiree from the Department of Family and Children’s…
Local elections for County Commission and School Board are coming up, and thus far there are two contested races that will be on the ballot in May. Otherwise, it has been slow going as the ballot…
An incumbent hopes to keep their seat for office as the fourth candidate to get on the primary ballot for the 2026 general election primary for Polk County. Board Member Dr. Judi Renshaw qualified to keep…
Participants in this year’s MLK Walk in Downtown Cedartown will need to bundle up before heading out to Main Street to celebrate the life and legacy of America’s Civil Rights leader. The 2026 edition of the…
Upcoming event set for January 20 marks milestone year A chilly day remembering a civil rights leader is in store for marchers who are taking part in an event entering its 20th year next Monday. The…
Annual honors for Dr. King return for the 19th year as organizers are getting ready for a chilly march down Main Street in Cedartown on Monday at 1 p.m. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday bring…
