Community Corner
🌱 See which Cedartown students just earned major GNTC scholarships.
Make time for Cedartown Bulldogs vs Haralson Co/Calhoun on the Cedartown Patch calendar
Hello Cedartown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Cedartown students just earned major GNTC scholarships.
- Cedartown man faces serious charges after alleged home invasion incident.
- How a Cedartown nonprofit worker stole nearly $100,000 for herself
Also on today's calendar: Cedartown Bulldogs vs Cartersville Hurricanes.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GNTC Foundation awards fall 2026 scholarships (daily-tribune.com) — Several Cedartown students are among Georgia Northwestern Technical College's fall scholarship and grant recipients, earning support for programs like Practical Nursing, Instrumentation and Controls, and Radiologic Technology. The article lists dozens of northwest Georgia awardees, highlighting how GNTC Foundation funds are helping local residents finish degrees and move into high-demand careers across the region. 
• Arrest reports for September 21 (wrganews.com) — A Cedartown man is among several people recently booked into the Floyd County Jail, accused of entering a woman's home, restraining her, and attempting to shave her head with a razor. The report also details separate Rome-area arrests involving an alleged ear-biting assault and two drug cases, outlining the charges but not court outcomes.
• Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $100,000 Meant for Abused Children (townhall.com) — A Cedartown woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing nearly $100,000 from CASA of Polk & Haralson, a nonprofit that supports abused and neglected children in the local court system. Investigators say she repeatedly issued fraudulent payments and reimbursements for personal expenses over several years; sentencing is set for December 17, 2026.
📸 Around Cedartown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedartown
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★ Featured events ★
- Cedartown Bulldogs vs Haralson Co/Calhoun →
Cedartown High School, 167 Frank Lott Dr, Cedartown
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Cedartown Bulldogs vs Cartersville Hurricanes →
Doc Ayers Field, 167 Frank Lott Dr, Cedartown
7:30 pm - Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Heard County, Kennesaw Mountain →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
5:30 pm
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
📣 Cedartown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Coahulla Creek Colts →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
5:30 pm - Armuchee Indians vs Lafayette Ramblers →
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm - Pepperell Dragons vs Model Blue Devils →
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
5:30 pm - Georgia Trust Fall Ramble →
Cave Spring GA - To The Limit! The Ultimate Eagles Experience at Rome City Auditorium Event →
Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad St, Rome
7:30 pm - Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Ringgold Tigers →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
5:30 pm - Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Fannin County Rebels →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
7:00 pm - Pepperell Dragons vs Bremen Blue Devils →
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
7:30 pm - Bremen at Pepperell →
Pepperell High School, 3 Dragon Dr SE, Lindale
7:30 pm
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Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Cedartown. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cedartown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedartown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockmart
- Ronald Brackett (polktoday.com)
Rome
- Shade Structures at Upper Alto Complete (wrganews.com)
- Georgia teen dead after collapsing while playing soccer (wsbtv.com)
- Floyd County Arrest Report Monday September 21 2026 (coosavalleynews.com)
Ok Cedartown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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