PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »Polk County Police Department assisted with an investigation that led to the arrests of child predators
PRESS RELEASE – This past weekend, the Grovetown Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, conducted “Operation Sweet Tee” aimed at targeting on-line child predators. Beginning Thursday evening through early Sunday morning, undercover agents and investigators were engaged with over 1000 individuals, via the internet, of which […]
Read More »One Man Convicted for 2022 Cedartown Murder: GBI investigation leads to arrest and conviction in no-body homicide case
POLK COUNTY, Ga. – On Friday, February 2, 2024, a Polk County Jury convicted Joseph Leroy Jones, age 33, of Cedartown, GA, of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in connection to the murder of Monisha Leath, age 34, of Cedartown, GA. Polk County District Attorney Jack Browning led the prosecution of this case. On […]
Read More »SPLOST funds used to install new tornado sirens
POLK COUNTY, Ga. – As a part of the SPLOST revenue, Polk County, Georgia has used some of these funds to install new tornado sirens in the county. Polk County is a part of Georgia’s “Tornado Alley” – historically an area hit by strong storms and therefore a higher chance of tornados. The new sirens […]
Read More »Polk County jailer arrested for improper sexual conduct
PRESS RELEASE – The following press release was issued on Sept. 29 by Sheriff Johnny Moats with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. On September 5, 2023 a Jailer with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was caught passing notes to a female inmate and immediately terminated for violating policy. Due to the circumstances surrounding the policy violation the Georgia Bureau […]
Read More »Former officer charged with fraud and impersonation of a police officer
POLK COUNTY, Ga. – Matthew Christopher Hearne, a former Buchanan police officer, was arrested by the GBI on Monday, Oct. 2 for fraud and impersonation pf a police officer. Hearne, 39, of Cedartown, Georgia allegedly was “portraying himself as the Buchanan Chief of Police and sending harassing communications to his ex-wife,” according to the GBI. […]
Read More »Major Insurer Reverses Course After Commissioner King’s Involvement
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Farmers Insurance has rescinded tens of thousands of nonrenewal notices to Georgia consumers initially scheduled to go into effect in August. “It was brought to our attention this week that Farmers Insurance had alerted their customers that they would be non-renewing […]
Read More »Storm across North Georgia leaves extensive damage and thousands without power
GEORGIA – A severe thunderstorm, that traveled across north Georgia counties Sunday night, left extensive damage and thousands without power going into this week. Georgia Power stated that they are continuously working to restore power to their customers. “Our crews remain in the field working to address widespread damage from Sunday night’s storms, have already […]
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Read More »Jon Burns Elected Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected today as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker Burns. “My vision for the […]
Read More »Man arrested for murder after home invasion shooting
POLK COUNTY, Ga. – Brandon Lyle, 30, has been arrested and charged with ‘murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, Home Invasion, Burglary, Theft by Taking and several other offenses’ in connection with the home invasion and shooting in Cedartown, GA that took place on Dec. 19. The Polk County Police Department has been investigating the […]
Read More »Polk County Woman Charged with Arson
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Virginia Dawson, 20, of Rockmart, has been charged with arson. The incident occurred at a 980-square-foot mobile home on Blue Hold Road in Rockmart. The occupants were home at the time of the fire. “At approximately 3:51 p.m. on December 6th, Ms. […]
Read More »Georgia six-week abortion ban reinstated
GEORGIA – Today, a week after Fulton County Superior Court overturned the Georgia six-week abortion ban, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban. The Georgia Supreme Court effectively overturned the ruling made by Judge Robert McBurney when they put the lower court’s ruling on hold while the appeal is reviewed. When Judge McBurney ruled […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston has passed away
GEORGIA – David Ralston, Speaker of the House for the Georgia House of Representatives, has passed away. The Georgia House of Representatives has put out the following statement following his passing: “Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rdSpeaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away today following an extended illness. He was 68 years old. […]
Read More »Georgia abortion ban overturned by judge
GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County Superior Court has overturned the six week abortion ban in Georgia. Judge Robert McBurney made the decision today in a ruling to strike down the law that had been in place since July. McBurney ruled that the six week ban violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court […]
Read More »Governor has been called in Georgia
GEORGIA – The race for Georgia Governor has been called. Incumbent Brian Kemp has been named the winner with it currently standing at 53.9 percent over Abrams. The fight for U.S. Senate is very close with the results currently tied. Hershel Walker is running against Raphael Warnock. In Georgia, the winner must have over 50 […]
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