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Category Archives: Polk County

Man sentenced to life without parole for the murder of missing Cedartown woman

Man sentenced to life without parole for the murder of missing Cedartown woman

Thursday, March 7, 2024–10:19 a.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. There was little closure for the family and friends of a Cedartown mother missing for more than two years in the form of the sentencing of…read more

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, March 4, 2024–9:22 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an…read more

Fire at former Jockey plant in Cedartown

Fire at former Jockey plant in Cedartown

Tuesday, February 27, 2024–8:39 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. Photo courtesy of Noah Beck Cedartown fire officials are requesting drivers to avoid West Avenue as crews continue to battle a fully-involved blaze at the former…read more

Gas prices take downward turn

Gas prices take downward turn

Monday, February 26, 2024–11:48 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average finally takes a turn at the pump. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 3 cents less than a week ago. Monday’s state average is 12 cents more than a month ago and 3 cents less than this time…read more

Arrest reports for February 19

Arrest reports for February 19

February 19th, 2024 – 3:00 PM -Floyd County Jail records- Resaca Man Arrested for Child Molestation Charges in Rome: Polk Woman Arrested for Stalking, Tampering with Evidence: Rome Teen Arrested for Driving Under Influence on Golf Course:read more

Three in custody following shooting in Cedartown

Three in custody following shooting in Cedartown

Friday, February 16, 2024–12:02 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Three suspects, including a juvenile, have been arrested in the shooting of an 18-year-old Cedartown man who remains in the hospital after he was shot multiple…read more

Gov. Kemp announces Solar Panel Glass Plant in Cedartown

Gov. Kemp announces Solar Panel Glass Plant in Cedartown

February 15th, 2024 – 12:05 PM The office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown. The facility will…read more

Man accused of having video depicting child in sexual acts

Man accused of having video depicting child in sexual acts

Sunday, February 11, 2024–3:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Cedartown man on a felony charge of possession of material depicting a minor in sexually explicit conduct. According to Floyd County Jail records: 49-year-old Abraham Flores Galvan was in possession of a video depicting a prepubescent female with…read more

Flood Watch issued for our area

Flood Watch issued for our area

Sunday, February 11, 2024–2:10 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday evening for much of Georgia, including Floyd. Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise…read more