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🌱 Cedartown man charged after violent altercation leaves victim injured.

Cedartown, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Cedartown man charged after violent altercation leaves victim injured.
  • Cedartown worker killed in I-95 crash involving Amazon delivery truck.
  • See who was booked in Polk County’s latest arrest report.

Also on today's calendar: Cedartown Bulldogs vs Haralson Co/Calhoun and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cedartown Man Arrested in Rome for Choking 22-Year-Old, Wrecking Home (coosavalleynews.com) — A 46-year-old Cedartown man faces serious charges after police say he choked a 22-year-old during an altercation on Reeceburg Road and then damaged household items and walls inside the home. He’s accused of causing visible head injuries and extensive property damage, and is now charged with aggravated assault, battery, and second-degree criminal damage to property.
   

2. 2 dead after Amazon truck crashes into work vehicle on Georgia interstate (ajc.com) — A Cedartown man was one of two workers killed when an Amazon delivery truck struck their traffic-control vehicle on I-95 near Richmond Hill early Monday. State investigators say the men were outside their truck picking up equipment when the collision sent it over a guardrail, leaving both victims fatally injured in the roadway.
   

3. Polk County Arrest Report Thursday September 17 2026 (coosavalleynews.com) — Polk County’s latest arrest report for Thursday, September 17, 2026, details new bookings that matter for Cedartown residents following local crime and safety trends. While the page shown is mostly archive navigation, it points to regularly updated reports that track who has been arrested, on what charges, and when, across the county.
   

4. Coosa Valley News Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Northwest Georgia (coosavalleynews.com) — Cedartown readers are part of Coosa Valley News’ 20-year story, as the site highlights its long-running coverage of local sports, government meetings, and community events across the region, including Cedartown. The anniversary piece explains how CVN grew from a former radio website into a free, ad-supported hub for Northwest Georgia news, contests, and video content.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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