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Jesse Edgar takes a break in the shade while helping salvage items at a friend's home Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening a wide swath of homes and businesses. (AP
Kroger,Regions Bank accepting donations for Oklahoma storm victims; local churches assisting efforts
Several businesses and churches are continuing to accept donations to aid storm victims affected by last week’s Oklahoma tornadoes. The Cedartown Kroger is participating in a store-wide “round-up”...
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Atlanta's Gattis once battled depression
ATLANTA — As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field. The theme from “The Na...
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Rockmart to host volleyball camp in June
Rockmart High School will be holding its eighth annual volleyball camp next month. The three day camp is scheduled to be held on June 3, 4, and 6, which is a Monday, Tuesday and a Thursday. The c...
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Cedartown man in Texas jail facing murder charges commits suicide
A Cedartown man who was arrested last week and charged with capital murder in connection with an arson and double homicide was found dead Saturday in his Texas jail cell. Burnet County Sheriff W.T...
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Friday's weather: sunny with a high near 75
Today's forecast from the National Weather Service calls for sunny skies with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 46. No...
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What's happening today May 24
The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 24: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Fr...
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Pictured is the Xtreme, the 14-and-under co-state champions. On the front row, from left, are Keri Windom, Lily Head, Lizzie Lee, Katie Cross and Katrina Harris. On the middle row, from left, are Kaylee Hurston, Natalie Hardy, Ally Dodd, Tricia White and Makayla Powell. On the back row, from left, are coaches Jeremy Head, Shane Lee and Chad Loveless. Not pictured are Amber Timss and coach Junior Timms. (Contributed photo)
Xtreme finishes as co-state champs
The Cedartown Xtreme fast-pitch softball team are no strangers to championships. On Saturday, May 11, the Xtreme added another championship to their impressive trophy case as they were named the G...
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State Representative Trey Kelley was the featured speaker during the graduation breakfast of the Polk 2013 Leadership Program. (Agnes Hagin/thepolkfishwrap.com)
Rep. Trey Kelley earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2013 Session
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) received an ‘A+’ from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-business measures during this year’s legislative session. “I'm...
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Thursday's weather: mostly sunny with a high near 83
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Today's forecast from the National Weather Servcie calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mp...
What's happening today May 23
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The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 23: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Fr...
Businesses, churches team up to help Oklahoma victims
by Aimee H. Madden
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Several businesses and churches are accepting donations to aid storm victims affected by last week’s Oklahoma tornadoes. The Cedartown Kroger is participating in a store-wide “round-up” where custo...
GBI asked to evaluate situation involving a jailer and inmate
by Melody Dareing
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is being called to evaluate possible criminal charges against a jailer accused of injuring an inmate, according to Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats. Moats ...
GNTC Announces President’s and Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2013
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2013 spring semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maint...
Wednesday's weather: mostly sunny with a high near 84; showers possible in the evening
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Today's forecast from the jcarter@npco.com calls for showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morn...
What's happening today May 22
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The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 22: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Fr...
Groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center set for July 23
by Doug Walker, rn-t.com
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
While there was no formal discussion of issues surrounding the extension of a new sewer line to the proposed Polk Medical Center during the Hospital Authority of Floyd County meeting Monday night, ...
Saudi Arabia warns against Iran's nuclear program
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has warned against the danger of Iran's nuclear program to the region's security and said Iran should not threaten its neighbors since countries in the region harbor no ill-intentions to the Islamic Republic.
Sat May 25 09:19:24 UTC 2013
Nico Rosberg takes pole position for Monaco GP

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany steers his car during the third free practice session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 25, 2013. The formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)MONACO (AP) — Nico Rosberg set the fastest qualifying time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday to secure his third consecutive pole position and a fourth straight for Mercedes.


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David Beckham's soccer career officially over
PARIS (AP) — David Beckham's soccer career is officially over.
Sat May 25 08:58:38 UTC 2013