Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 29, 2024–11:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia US Senator Jon Ossoff is among a group of lawmakers who are pushing to increase resources to fight the trafficking of fentanyl along the southern border. “Those who are tuned in are likely well aware of the extreme danger posed by this highly addictive and…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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:… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading