Tag: February 18
-
Barry Scott Dempsey
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Scott Dempsey, who passed away on February 18, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Barry was born on November 28, 1962, in Rome, Georgia, to T.A. and Ovell Dempsey. He grew up in Cedartown, Georgia, where he spent his childhood surrounded by family and…
-
Cynthia “Cindy” Fitzpatrick Scannapieco
Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Scannapieco, age 65, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Cindy was born in Rome, GA, on May 5, 1959, daughter of the late Doyle Edward Fitzpatrick and Glenda Lou Scoggins Fitzpatrick. She had lived her childhood years in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School and was of the Baptist…
-
PCPD tracks down theft of debit card, spending; two charged
A man and woman were both charged recently for financial transaction card fraud for using a stolen debit card and pulling money out of the account at Cedartown ATMs, according to Polk County Police reports. Officers previously arrested Danny Ray Godfrey, 51, of a Cedartown-area address on January 29, and booked Katherine Lynn Bentley, 30,…
-
REPORT: Woman tried to use false name during traffic stop, two charged
Polk County Police charged a man and woman who tried to tell officers that the woman was someone she wasn’t and ended up in handcuffs for the lie. Officers arrested Jerrell Ross Reddish, 51, and Rhonda Renee Simpson, 50, both of a Cedartown address, after they were stopped in the early morning hours of Tuesday,…
-
City of Cedartown water bills going up for trash service
An extra $1 and change will be showing up on customers bills who receive water, sewer and trash service when they receive them in the mail for the upcoming cycle. The City of Cedartown announced in a brief release that bills that have already been mailed this month include a $1.05 increase for trash service…
-
Polk Jail report – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
-
Special elections coming in March for trio of local races
Local races are bringing voters back to the polls in the coming months for a round of Special Elections for one position and two ballot resolutions. The Polk County Board of Elections approved requests on Wednesday, January 8, to call for the Special Elections set for March 18, 2025 after requests came in from the…
-
Police: Pair spotted leaving Rome Plow early Saturday jailed on drug, other charges
A pair who were spotted leaving Rome Plow in a car just after midnight on Saturday were jailed and remained in custody over the holiday weekend after they were found with drugs during a traffic stop, according to reports. Polk County Police arrested William Austin Reynolds, 70, of Cedartown and Jessica Leanne Perez, 22, of…
-
Report: Fire destroys Striker Road residence this evening
A structure fire late this afternoon destroyed a residence on Striker Road, per Polk County Volunteer Fire officials report tonight. The department was the only to respond to the call that came in around 5:44 p.m. and sent firefighters out to the house. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Per information provided, no injuries or fatalities…
-
Chamber set to hold State of the Community event on March 24
Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia set to host 8th annual event Note: The following item was submitted by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce for posting. – KtE The Polk County Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual State of the Community event Thursday, March 24th at 6:00pm at the Cedartown Museum of Coca…