The County Commission voted on the issue last week and approved a resolution for consideration by the state house and senate, and the Cedartown City Commission and Rockmart City Council have joined that call to try…
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…
Usually, Polk County sees many of its races decided in May without contested elections for November between candidates from two parties. The GOP has for more than a decade provided the large majority of the slate…
It was a busy Thursday for the Polk County Elections Office in Cedartown as candidates came into fill out their paperwork and pay the fees to get on the May primary ballot for local seats. So…
A local Emergency Management official was honored by the State Legislature for finishing up a big task to ensure that he is certified and ready to take charge should disaster ever strike. Landon Hendrix, the Emergency…
Britt Madden Jr. knows a thing or two about prayer. The pastor at Cedartown First Methodist Church, he’s been providing spiritual guidance to local residents for long enough to know the right words to say in…
ATLANTA (March 31, 2025) — Last week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) introduced Senate Bill 356 to allow for residents of Polk County to apply for a homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes. “Many senior citizens…
All the volumes are back on the shelves, and local officials got to enjoy the smiles of children who got to celebrate a long awaited day in Cedartown. Years of planning and band-aids, finding funding and…
Limit to 70 years old, 5 acres and $10 million in proposal, resolution still to be crafted to become local legislation The Polk County Board of Education voted this past Tuesday during a combined session to…
Referendum approval by voters needed, County gives 3-2 thumbs up The City of Cedartown is seeking a new item for their economic development toolbox to lure companies to invest in Polk County, especially those offering a…
