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Dead Fish being reported in Chattooga River after Ammonia Spill
An ammonia spill at Mount Vernon Mills, located in Trion, Georgia, forced evacuations of nearby residents on June 26th. Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas stated the source of that leak was a transfer truck that was bringing ammonia to the mill. The truck driver went through protocol for a spill – and called Chattooga 9-1-1. Exactly how that spill occurred was NOT made clear immediately.
Isaac Logs Three RBIs in Hot Rods 7-1 Victory
Hickory, North Carolina – Xavier Isaac collected two hits and three RBIs, boosting the Bowling Green Hot Rods (6-4, 42-34) offense in a 7-1 win over the Rome Emperors (5-6, 41-34) on Tuesday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. For the second consecutive night, the Hot Rods drove in...
Jimmie Rowell Jones
Ms. Jimmie Elaine Rowell Jones, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on June 29, 2024. Jimmie was born on July 20, 1942 in Cedartown, daughter of the late J.E. and Wilma Grogan Rowell of Rockmart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband, Robert H. Jones of Cedartown, […] The post Jimmie Rowell Jones appeared first on Polk Today.
Former City of Calhoun school district employees accused of having sex with students
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. - Two former Georgia school district employees are accused of having sex with students. According to an indictment filed in Gordon County, Railey Greeson and Brooklyn Shuler were indicted Thursday on counts of sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree. The charges stem from their time working for the City of Calhoun School District.
Obituary: Mr. Stacy “Tweety” Colbert
Mr. Stacy “Tweety” Colbert, age 51, of Farm Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, June 28, 2024, from a sudden attack. He was born in Rome, Georgia on April 20, 1973, the Son of Debby Gilleland Turner and Gary Colbert. He was a graduate of Trion High School, an insurance adjuster, and Farmer. Stacey was preceded in death by a sister, the late Carrie Colbert and step father, the late Tony Gilleland.
Fondtain Strikes Out Career-High Six Batters in Hot Rods 4-1 Win
Hickory, North Carolina – TJ Fondtain marked career-highs with 5.0 innings and six strikeouts in his first professional start, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-4, 41-34) to a 4-1 win over the Rome Emperors (5-5, 41-33) at AdventHealth Stadium on Monday in Rome, Georgia. Bowling Green struck first...
Therapy now available at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to help with lymphedema
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is now providing therapy for patients struggling with lymphedema -- a condition resulting from impaired flow of the lymphatic system. According to Piedmont Cartersville, this condition can cause mild to severe swelling in one or more areas of a person's body. While...
Arrest report for July 2nd
A 56-year-old Rome woman was arrested for assault on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records Linda Lee Thomas allegedly threatened to kill a victim after hitting them multiple times and shoving them at her residence on Nan Lee Drive. The Floyd County Police Department arrested Thomas for felony terroristic threats and acts and simple assault family violence.
Mr. John Mark Baker
A graveside funeral service will be held 10AM on Monday, July 1st – at Fairview Community Church Cemetery with Bro. David Dale Officiating. Survivors include his daughters, Shauna (Benjamin) Carothers and Haley Baker, brother, Stephen Baker, grandchildren, Clara Jane Carothers, Joni Alice Carothers and Jack Wyatt Carothers and his beloved dog, Beau.
What Happened to Brody Malone: From Triumphs to Setbacks
Brody Malone, hailed as America’s top male gymnast, has captured the spotlight not just for his athletic prowess but also for his journey filled with highs and unexpected challenges. Let’s delve into his story, from his rise in gymnastics to the recent hurdles he’s faced. Early Success...
GNTC holds Spring 2024 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 27, for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diploma. The ceremony was at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families from all...
What's Happening Around Polk County?
FHF Hair Design, 305 Main St. in Cedartown, is accepting school supply donations for its annual Back To School Free Haircut Day for ages 5-18. Items such as backpacks, wired earbuds, paper, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, washable markers, pens, crayons and more. Clothes for the community closet is also being accepted. For more information call 678-901-0643.
Braves Minor League Recap: Ian Anderson tosses three scoreless for Augusta
Sunday saw the Ian Anderson rehab assignment tour head into full season ball quite effectively with a combined shutout, a two homer day from Adam Zebrowski, and a trio of recently promoted pitchers in action at their new levels. Memphis Red Birds 8, Gwinnett Stripers 5. Yuli Gurriel, 1B: 3-4,...
This Year’s “Liberty Day” Event in Cedar Bluff Draws Huge Crowds
This year’s “Liberty Day” event in Cedar Bluff, was considered a return to form in a BIG way – with organizers estimating that this year’s number of visitor’s was almost DOUBLE to last year’s growing turnout!. Many old favorites returned to the huge...
Great Time at Liberty Day This Past Saturday
Last Saturday, Cedar Bluff celebrated their Annual Liberty Day Festivities in the Cedar Bluff Town Park celebrating the 4th of July a few days early. It was my first time attending this solid event as Andrew Hughes my co-worker and I did a WEIS Radio remote from 9am-12pm on the premises. There were 49 vendors this year up from 26 last year at the venue. I really believe it was a great time had by all for all the ages. I would like to personally thank Cedar Bluff Mayor Tammy Crane, Cedar Bluff Police Chief Jeremy Stepps, Cedar Bluff Town Clerk Jennifer Runnels, and Cedar Bluff Utility Board Member and Fireman Bill Warren for coming on our Radio Show to be interviewed live. This was a total team effort putting this event together and it was well organized like a well oiled machine from start to finish. The excellent fireworks show at 9 pm iced the cake for a very solid Liberty Day celebration in Cedar Bluff.
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