Mrs. Martha Annette Shaw, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday, May 18, 2026. Mrs. Shaw was born July 8, 1941, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Russell Earl Milligan and…
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…
Cedartown’s Georgia National Guard Armory earlier this month celebrated after finishing up renovations on the facility that has been home to local units of the 108th Cavalry Regiment of the state’s volunteer military force. A ceremony…
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 report below.
Jumper Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix Age: 5 years old Weight: 10 pounds This little beauty is all Jack Russell. Her name is her description – she can jump almost 6 feet high, so her new…
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…
Mr. Leslie Todd Cochran, age 63 of Cedartown, GA., passed away May 16, 2026. Todd was born on July 24, 1962 in Rome, GA to Charles Cochran and Evelyn Couch. Throughout Todd’s life he loved his…
Mrs. JoAnn Cox, age 85, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday May 16, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Cox was born December 20, 1940, the daughter of the late Carl Bender and…
Mr. Warren Hunt Walker, age 61, of Newnan, GA, passed away Saturday, May 16, with his loving family at his side. Mr. Walker was born November 11, 1964, the son of the late Wallace Walker and…
Mr. Arthur “Red” Floyd Hudgins, 80, of Polk County, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hudgins was born July 5, 1945, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Tom…
