Tag: bond
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The corner of Davis Road at the Highway 27 Bypass could end up being a Publix and other stores in the coming years. Redevelopment Powers for City of Cedartown passes
It was almost as narrow a vote as last time, but this go around the redevelopment powers sought by the City of Cedartown passed as voters within the city limits pushed ‘yes’ enough on touchscreens to allow the referendum to go ahead after a second time up on the ballot. City Manager Edward Guzman said…
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REPORT: Man who was already called for alleged stalking now charged with burglary
Polk County Police charged a man after a report of a break-in on Friday that saw more than $1,000 in electronics taken from a residence in the Cedartown area, according to reports. Officers arrested Trenton Edward Lee Pope, 29, of a Cedartown-area address, on Friday evening following the reported burglary that happened while the resident…
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Man returned to Polk from Alabama following chase that ended in Heflin earlier this week
A Cedartown man took police on a chase earlier in the week is back in custody locally after he was turned over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for booking on Thursday. Richard Ance Bailey, 45, of Cedartown, was involved in an incident at Shiloh Baptist Church on Tuesday morning that police described as “reckless…
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REPORT: Man admits drinking prior to being caught walking between courthouse buildings during overnight hours
A man who was found in between courthouse buildings in Cedartown late on Sunday night was charged after he was found drunk on the property, and had been using the restroom when officers rolled up on him according to reports. Anthony Bowen, 66, of a Cedartown address, was jailed on Sunday night, July 6 after…
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PCPD: Two jailed over fraudulent check cashed at Cedartown Food Mart
A pair were booked into custody on Sunday after they attempted to cash a bad check at a local convenience store in the Cedartown area, according to reports. Kenneth Claude Reddish, 42, and Melia May Stewart, 37, both of a Cedartown address, were booked into custody on Sunday, May 18, after they were accused to…
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REPORT: Man given place to stay after house burns down threatens arson
A man remains behind bars on a felony drug and threat charge after he told a homeowner when confronted about petty theft while letting the suspect stay there to burn it down, according to reports. Billy Dale Mann, 34, of an Aragon address, was booked on Saturday into custody by Polk County Police after he…
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binary comment CDA to meet on April 15 for apartment complex bond request
A developer who is seeking to bring an apartment complex within the city limits is also looking for the city to act as an agent so they can seek better terms on the market for being able to build the multimillion dollar project. Work has been underway to figure out financing for the future Estates…
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PCPD jails man for DUI, falsifying temp tag
Polk County Police conducted a traffic stop in Cedartown on Saturday night thanks to a headlight that was out, and ended up with several other charges in the process according to reports. Marquis Reginald Berry, 19, of an Aragon address, was stopped in Cedartown by Polk County Police after he was found driving with a…
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VOTE 2025: Weekly tally brings Polk past 2,000 mark
Another week of early voting is in the books, and voters sent the ballot tally past the 2,000 mark for the March 18 election. One more chance to vote during the weekend is coming up on Saturday at just the Cedartown precinct for the forthcoming spring election, starting at 9 a.m. at the Goodyear Civic…
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VOTE 2025: Early voting totals countywide end first week past 1,400 for March 18 ballot
Polk County election officials are keeping up the count of ballots cast, and as of the close of business on Saturday voting they closed out with more than 1,400 voters visiting the polls. Some 1,414 people had cast a ballot by the end of the day on Saturday, March 1, per the Board of Elections…