Tag: March 10
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Mary Jane Chandler
Mrs. Mary Jane Chandler, age 81, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2025. Mrs. Chandler was born in Gadsden, AL, on May 15, 1943, a daughter of the late DeWitt Holland and Pauline Smith Holland. She had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith.…
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Forrest Gregory Wolfe
Mr. Forrest Gregory Wolfe, age 61, of Taylorsville, GA passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Mr. Wolfe was born in Rome, GA on September 14, 1963, a son of David Wolfe and Freddie Williams Wolfe. Greg had lived the greater part of his life in Taylorsville and was a member of Bethel Crossroads Baptist Church.…
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City Manager Edward Guzman explained a growing trend in Metro Atlanta of Build to Rent housing to city commissioners, who voted to approve a 180 day moratorium on the practice until regulations can be crafted. No ‘Build to Rent’ housing in Cedartown as moratorium approved
Housing stock is needed in Polk County, but one way that the increase isn’t wanted is developers creating a big new neighborhood, then turning around and selling all the new residences to investors who seek rental income instead of single family home ownership out of the deal. The City of Cedartown is taking steps to…
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A new development wants to annex into the City of Cedartown with a plan to build 14 single family homes on the property. City Commission approves Prior Station Road annex request
Developers Tim Perkins and David Autrey will get to build a second subdivision in a new section now moving into the city limits thanks to an annexation request approved by the Cedartown City Commission on Monday night. The new Prior Station Road neighborhood will feature 14 homes between 1,200 and 1,800 square feet, with lot…
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Created with GIMP Humane Society Pets of the Week – March 10, 2025
Banjo Banjo is a sweet and handsome boy that is about 3 years old. He is a well behaved boy but needs a little work on his house training. He is a chonky chiweenie (dachshund-chihuahua mix) and should only weigh 15 pounds , but weighs 27 pounds. Who loves chonky little boys? Please click on…
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Polk Jail report – Monday, March 10, 2025
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Monday, March 10, 2025 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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MJ Whaltey (Courtesy Gail Conner) GETTING ‘ROUND TO IT: New traffic pattern starting on March 10
It might not look like it, but the sign says it all: the roundabout at Piedmont Highway and Canal Street is almost done. Polk County’s first roundabout intersection is set to be completed by March 10 – at least per signage around the intersection posted by GDOT Contractors completing the work. Work has remained steady…
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Report: Woman jailed on burglary charge, left with truckload of items
A woman was booked on Monday on a felony charge after being accused of stealing a truckload of items from a home back in March, according to reports. Per the Polk County Police, Chevy Ann Couzzort, 45, of a Rockmart address, was arrested on Monday evening, April 3, 2023 on a single felony charge of…
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POLICE: Man tried to avoid officers, gave false name found with drugs
A Cedartown man tried to hide his identity from officers during a traffic stop that began late Thursday and extended into early Friday morning at the Smart Mart on Buchanan Highway in Cedartown, but was ultimately found with drugs during a traffic stop according to Polk County Police reports. Officers arrested Brian Alexander Jones, 29,…
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Jerry Wayne Allen
Mr. Jerry Wayne Allen, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on December 30, 1948. He was the son of the late Milton and Atha Brock Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of thirty one years, Linda Wiggins Allen;…