Cedartown News

Community members and business owners recently have contacted The Daily Tribune News with questions regarding Bartow County Schools approving bids or proposals for work for out-of-town companies, which can result in the loss of local jobs and revenue.

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book.

A Cedartown woman out on bond could face another arrest, according to Cedartown Police Department reports.

A Cedartown native and former Rome News-Tribune football player of the year, Sam Hunt, got a big break recently when he co-wrote "Come Over," a track that will appear on country superstar Kenny Chesney's new album.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 23: 1.The Cedartown Wal-Mart will host senior day every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy coffee, donuts and muffins as well as five games of bingo with prizes for the winners.

Mrs. Lisa Carol Griffin, of Statesboro, Georgia and Mr. William Robert Lindsey, of Athens, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Nicole, to Christopher Moore Broadnax, son of Mr.

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book.

A large carved stone is prompting some mystery among a Cedartown family. The 300-400 pound granite piece was found behind a home on Highland Avenue this week when family members of J & H Properties owner Julie Jackson were working on a rental home.

Chairman Cleve Hartley, left, Polk County Board of Commissioners, talks with Aragon Mayor Ken Suffridge prior to discussing distribution of funds from Special Local Option Sales Tax .

History buffs and independent film fans can now purchase tickets to the Bell Tree Benefit, an event to benefit the locally made documentary film, Blind Tiger, The Legend of Bell Tree Smith.

A proposal presented to the Cedartown City Commission on Tuesday night encouraged switching to propane as the primary fuel for city vehicles.

Raymond Philpot said, "I feel good, or I wouldn't be here. I've never felt better in my life.

A Cedartown woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant after she allegedly passed a direct deposited payroll paystub as a payroll check for $702.13 at Minit Mart on Maple Road on Dec.

The Dixie 200 Relay is running through Cedartown this Friday afternoon. According to a press release, the Dixie 200 Relay is coming through Cedartown via the Silver Comet Trail.

Cedartown Police Chief Henry King, left, drives a propane-fueled police car provided for testing Tuesday by Alliance AutoGas.

A Cedartown man was arrested and charged WednesA day with felony counts of false statements in matters within jurisdiction of state and giving false name or address to law enforcement officer and misdemeanor counts of driving without license and speeding , according to a Floyd County Jail reports.