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David Lindsey's second book weaves factual details from Polk County into fictional plot (Contributed photo)
Cedartown resident, letter carrier authors second book
Though many Cedartown residents know David Lindsey as their friendly neighborhood postman, he’s also added the title of author to his repertoire these days. Lindsey has published his second novel, ...
Jun 05, 2013 | 5 5 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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n the photo Lt. Chris Gilbert, Floyd EMS, inspects a child's bike helmet, ensuring that it fits well and meets safety standards. (Contributed photo)
Floyd EMS to host bike rodeo
Young cyclists can receive a free bicycle helment at a bike rodeo hosted by Floyd’s Emergency Medical Services Saturday, June 1 at the Home Depot in Cedartown. The bike rodeo will begin at 9 a.m....
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FILE: In this Jan. 13, 2013 file photo, Justin Bieber performs during the"I Believe Tour " at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating Justin Bieber for reckless driving after witnesses, including former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson, complained.(Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP, File)
Justin Bieber investigated for reckless driving
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives are investigating Justin Bieber for reckless driving after witnesses — including former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson — complained about the p...
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Jeff Bianchi to perform at Cedartown Library June 5
Classical guitarist Jeff Bianchi will perform a free concert on Wednesday, June 5 at 5 p.m. at the Cedartown Library. Bianchi, a Buford resident, will perform the hour-long concert as part of his s...
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Shown are Ashton Shanahan and Joshua Crabb after placing in the top two of the 11-to-15 boys group. (Contributed photo)
Local runners competed in Cedar Valley 5K and Fun Run
The Cedar Valley Arts Festival, sponsored by the Cedartown Junior Service League, held its annual 5K and Fun Run event last Saturday. The overall 5K winners were Maggie Hawkins in the female divis...
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Paddlers try to keep upright during a Canoe Tug-O-War at last year’s WATERFEST. (Contributed photo)
CRBI's WATERFEST to feature snakes, paddle events and book release
Snake shows, Canoe Tug-O-Wars and a 13-Mile Paddle on the Oostanaula will entertain hundreds this weekend at the Coosa River Basin Initiative’s (CRBI) WATERFEST XIII, and a new Etowah River boating...
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George Jones and his NATD Award during the 2012 NATD Honors at The Hermitage Hotel on November 14, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
George Jones, country superstar, has died at 81
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — George Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic "He Stopped Loving ...
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Singer Billy Currington charged with making threat
SAVANNAH, GA. — Country singer Billy Currington has been indicted in Georgia on charges that he threatened bodily harm to a man older than 65. A Chatham County grand jury indicted Currington on We...
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Block party planned for downtown Cedartown this Saturday
Apr 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
Cedartown is gearing up for the third annual block party planned for Saturday, April 13 from 7 until 11 p.m. The party, sponsored by the Downtown Cedartown Association and the Throttle Jockeys, is ...
PSY's new single steals attention away from NKorea
by The Associated Press
Apr 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean pop star PSY's first new single since his viral hit "Gangnam Style" is stealing attention from inter-Korean tensions. YG Entertainment, PSY's agency, says "Ge...
No one more surprised than Luke Bryan by ACMs win
by CHRIS TALBOTT, AP Music Writer
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Luke Bryan heard his name called at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards, accepted the entertainer of the year trophy and then things became a blur. "It was like I was o...
Hot chicks: At 60, Peeps more popular than ever
by MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press
Mar 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — It's Easter morning. A boy rouses his younger brother, and they run to the living room to find their baskets filled with — what else? — Peeps. "Peeps are THE candy of Easter,"...
Sam Hunt gets a shout out on American Idol; local fans buzzing
by Aimee H. Madden
Mar 07, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 77 77 recommendations | email to a friend
There’s no doubt that Sam Hunt’s cell phone was blowing up last night with calls, text messages, Facebook notifications and Twitter feeds from his fans. Hunt, a Polk County native who was once know...
'Argo' wins best picture on scattered Oscar night
by CHRISTY LEMIRE, AP Movie Critic
Feb 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate o...
Oscar guy MacFarlane aims to perk up stodgy awards
by DAVID GERMAIN, Associated Press
Feb 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — You think the Academy Awards are boring? Try the nominations. They only last a few minutes, but it's generally a sleepy academy suit and a sleepy starlet droning a list of names ...
Polk family headed to Disney World, all expenses paid
by Aimee H. Madden
Feb 19, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 57 57 recommendations | email to a friend
The red carpet will be rolled out this week for a spunky redheaded six year old from Polk County. Callie Ensley, daughter of Ricky and Cathy Ensley of Aragon, was selected as a “Bert’s Big Adventu...