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POLICE: Three jailed, drugs found in “dirty” home in Rockmart area
Polk County Police took three into custody and found methamphetamine and marijuana inside of what reports described as a “dirty” home on Old Cartersville Road in the Rockmart area. Reports stated that Houston Pointer, 26; April Reitz, 43; and William Traylor, 50, all of the Old Cartersville Road address in Rockmart, were taken into custody […] The post POLICE: Three jailed, drugs found in “dirty” home in Rockmart area appeared first on Polk Today.
Vigil held for slain 11-year-old Paulding County boy
ROCKMART, Ga. - A balloon release was held at Rockmart High School to honor the life of an 11-year-old boy. Zander Whatley was struck by a bullet in late April when someone opened fire into his Paulding County home. "To keep his memory alive, to show him that he's loved,...
Auroras seen in Polk on Friday night
Colors dancing in the night on Friday marked a “rare” occasion in the south – the Northern Lights far beyond where they are typically found around the pole. Fox 5 shared one of dozens of photos from around the metro area – including one from Polk County’s Alana Wilson – of the Aurora’s being seen […] The post Auroras seen in Polk on Friday night appeared first on Polk Today.
North Broad Extension Townhomes Back on Rome City Commission Agenda
The Rome City Commission is scheduled to act Monday on a request for multifamily residential rezoning for a townhouse project on North Broad Extension. The application has been tabled since the board’s April 22 meeting. Nearby residents voiced complaints at both the city commission meeting and the Rome Floyd County Planning Commission hearing, where the citizen board recommended denial. Issues ranged from safety concerns about traffic on the narrow road, to a preference for single-family homes in the area and the contention that the estimated...
See the First Outdoor Painted Wall Sign for Coca-Cola
Situated in the charming downtown area of Cartersville, Georgia is a notable mural sprawled across a historic building. Dating back to 1894, this mural is known to be the first outdoor painted wall sign for the Coca-Cola Company. By visiting, you can dive into the story of one of America’s most iconic beverages and its legacy in north Georgia.
Man Convicted of Cherokee Drive-By Shootings Gets 20 Years Prison
A Cartersville man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to two drive-by shootings in 2022 in Cherokee County. Timothy Joseph Gregory, 31, of Cartersville, entered a negotiated guilty plea May 1 to multiple charges related to two separate drive-by shootings in Canton, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. One of the shootings took place on May 10, 2022, in a subdivision near Canton, and the...
SEVERE WEATHER: Potential for stormy night ahead in Polk
The threat of severe weather might be slight, but it is enough to have Emergency Management officials providing a reminder to local residents to be prepared no matter the time of day. Forecasts from the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City have put the chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast […] The post SEVERE WEATHER: Potential for stormy night ahead in Polk appeared first on Polk Today.
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