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Gail Lee Bragg, age 63, of Cedartown

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Gail Lee Bragg, age 63, of Cedartown

Gail Lee Bragg, age 63, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1961 in Villa Rica, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Woodard and Minnie Gore Woodard. She is survived by her daughters, Alicia Florence (Tarves) and Melissa Bragg; grandchildren, K’veon Newell, Jasmine Wright, Brehonna Wright, Korey Wright; sisters, Juanita Woodard… Source Read Article

Mrs. Myrtle Swindall Bright, age 77, of Cedartown

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Mrs. Myrtle Swindall Bright, age 77, of Cedartown

Mrs. Myrtle Swindall Bright, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away Friday June 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bright was born in Cedartown on August 26, 1947, the daughter of the late Oscar Shaw and the late Grace Williams Shaw. She was a devoted member of the Friendly Baptist Church and instilled her family with love, faith, and devotion. She always testified to others that she… Source Read Article

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Johnson, age 93, of Rockmart

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Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Johnson, age 93, of Rockmart

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Johnson, age 93, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Mrs. Johnson was born on July 3, 1931, in LaGrange, GA, a daughter of the late Roy and Gwen Johnson. She spent her early years in LaGrange, where she formed cherished childhood memories before relocating to Texas. It was there that she met the love of her life, Rev. Carl Johnson. For the past forty… Source Read Article

Kelly Dannette Jones, age 57, of Rockmart

Kelly Dannette Jones, age 57, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025. Kelly was born in Rome, GA, on April 29, 1968, daughter of the late Douglas Lamar Garrett and Patricia Hughes Garrett. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a cosmetologist and beautician. Kelly enjoyed crafts, especially quilting. She spent a lot of her time volunteering at places such as the… SourceRockmart · Rockmart Read Article

Cedartown Man Jailed After Attacking Police During Arrest

Elias Felipe Perez-Rovera. 23 of Cedartown, was arrested in Rome this week after reports said he became violent and hit police officers after they stopped him for driving drunk on East 3rd Avenue. Reports did not list the extent of the officer’s injuries. Perz-Rivera is charged with two counts felony obstruction, misd obstruction, simple battery, simple battery against law enforcent and… SourceCedartown · Cedartown Read Article

Headlines Scream That Democrats Are Doomed Come 2030—But The Reality Is Murkier

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From 30,000 feet, the trendlines for Democrats are cataclysmic: Blue states, particularly the powerhouses of New York and California, are leaching population that’s being hoovered up by southern states, particularly Florida and Texas.Cedartown · Cedartown See the Story

Polk County deputy given Life Saver Award after reviving man overdosing

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A Polk County deputy was awarded the Life Saver Award by Sheriff Johnny Moats on Monday, after she saved a man’s life last week.Polk County, Georgia · Polk County Read Article

Polk County Board of Commissioners Highlights Public Service, Recognizes Heroism and Approves Key Property Transactions

The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened this week to address a range of community and administrative matters during its regularly scheduled meeting. Among the recognitions, Bobby Williams of the Public Works Department was named Employee of the Month for June 2025, honored for his continued dedication and service to the county. Commissioners also recognized Reagan Tidwell with a… SourcePolk County, Georgia · Polk County Read Article

Cedartown Threesome Arrested After Running From Police, Found with Meth

Angela Rochelle Ford, Nathaniel Clackum, 34, Ashlee Sharpe, 32, all of Cedartown, were arrested this week after reports said they were found with drugs after fleeing from police during a traffic stop. Officers said that they attempted to stop Ford in the area of Pine Bower Road at Akes Station Road when they observed a reckless driver driving on the wrong side of the road. SourceMethamphetamine · Cedartown Read Article

Cedartown Man Jailed for Attacking Woman

Ramond Lee Dempsey, 59 of Cedartown, was arrested this week after reports said he assaulted a woman at a home on Buchanan Highway. Reports stated that the victim and Dempsey both live at the home. The victim told police when they arrived that Dempsey had left the home after attacking her and she was “very scared of what would happen if he returned”. Police added that took various… SourceCedartown · Cedartown Read Article

MSU's Cupp decides to enter transfer portal

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Sophomore shortstop Dylan Cupp entered the portal after what was an up and down season for the Cedartown, Ga. native. Cupp came to Starkville after being one of the topMichigan State University · Cedartown Read Article

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