Tag: January 18
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Ed Wilson
Mr. John “Ed” Wilson, age 69, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. Mr. Wilson was born February 24, 1956, in Rockmart, Georgia, son of the late Moses Wilson, Sr. and Johnnie Fields Wilson. Mr. Wilson truly loved the simple joys of life. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and took great pride in caring for…
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Polk EMA: Snow unlikely over the weekend for local area
Flurries MAY occur, but don’t expect them across Polk County as Emergency Management officials tracking the forecast through the weekend despite some models that indicate the potential for snow they aren’t finding it likely. NWS Peachtree City already said there were very low probabilities for snow in Northwest Georgia, but did note some weather models…
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Books and hats bring out fun for weekend event
Note: Thanks to Ferst Readers for sharing some additional photos of the event. -KtE The Polk County Historical Society teamed up with Ferst Readers of Polk County for the perfect event, giving folks a chance to see historic hats of all kinds while also giving youth a chance to enjoy some stories about hats as…
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REPORT: Two charged after strange behavior around Judkin Mill Rd. traffic stop
Gun, drugs found in vehicle after pair tried to turn around in front of traffic stop A Cedartown woman and a Rome man were jailed and later released on charges stemming from their odd behavior driving up on one traffic stop and suspiciously turning around, only to get themselves in trouble during their own traffic…
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Robinson honored as State Outstanding Member for 2025
Georgia’s Young Farmers have a lot of old timers to look up to with generations of experience across the state, but just one is being honored this year for his longtime service to the community. During a state event over the weekend, local farmer and advocate for agriculture Glenn Robinson was honored as the State…
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Ollie R Michael
Mr. Ollie Randell Michael, age 83 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1941 in Albertville, Alabama. He was the son of the late Homer C. and Claris A. Johnson Michael. Mr. Michael is survived by his daughter, Angie Toth (Daniel); sisters, Margaret Pendley, Marlene Wilkerson,…
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PowerSchool hack includes local, area districts – PSD DATA NOT IMPACTED
Thomas says district remains on “high alert” for cyberattack threats Breathe deep before reading further, PSD family. A program used by educators to track grades and more was recently caught up in a data breach, and local and area school districts are among those impacted according to information released by the Georgia Department of Education.…
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A RENEWED SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
Cedartown Public Library renovations moving along with new vision for spaces catering to all ages Imagine for a moment being able to defend the castle walls from a fierce dragon, leading a battle for survival. Or that you’re at the helm of a tall ship as the waves come crashing down on deck through a…
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Sen. Jason Anavitarte Introduces “Ricky and Alyssa’s Law” to Promote School Safety
This week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Chairman of the Senate Majority Caucus, introduced Senate Bill 17 to improve school safety. The legislation honors Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. It is also named after Coach Richard “Ricky” William Aspinwall, defense coordinator at Apalachee High School, killed during…
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WEATHER: Rain coming this weekend, but freezing temps returning
Rain showers are coming in later this evening, and will linger through Saturday before clearing out and bringing with it another round of polar vortex freezing over the eastern half of the nation. Whether or not it will also bring winter weather with it is still open for debate. NWS Peachtree City forecasts have Polk…