Family offering reward in murder
Kenneth Albert was found shot to death in his home on Barnes Alley.
CEDARTOWN — The family of a murder victim in Cedartown is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved in the death of Kenneth Albert.
Albert was found shot to death in his home on Barnes Alley in Cedartown on May 22, 2016. The Cedartown Police Department is handling the investigation.
Any person desiring to provide information in this case should call the Cedartown Police Department at 770-748-4123 and speak to Investigative Secretary Stacy Cooper at extension 237.
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Teems named interim Polk superintendent
CEDARTOWN — Assistant Superintendent Greg Teems has been named the acting superintendent of the Polk County school system.
Polk County School Board members unanimously approved a contract with Teems that adds a one-time lump sum of $10,000 to his current salary. He’ll also get a $250 travel allowance as part of his contract, with the opportunity to seek additional funds after approval from the Board of Education if he needs to go out of the area for any business related to promoting the Polk School District or for any required training for his position.
The school board also voted unanimously to waive the nepotism policy since his wife is also an administrator at the school system’s central office.
Board attorney Mike McRae said Assistant Superintendent Laurie Atkins would be directly involved in supervising Robyn Teems at the central office.
McRae added that the nepotism clause could be waived because Teems has no desire to seek the role of superintendent permanently.
Board chair Tommy Sanders said the board has hired consultant James Wilson to help conduct a school superintendent search.
Previous Superintendent Darrell Wetherington was suspended with pay on Feb. 21 and later resigned after his estranged wife, a teacher with the school system, sought a temporary protection order against him.
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Deadly hit and run reported in Alabama
CENTRE, Ala. — At least two people were killed in a hit and run accident on Cherokee County Road 22 Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. near Pruett’s Restaurant on Cowan Creek.
Reports indicate that the two victims, a man and a woman, were struck by a vehicle.
The investigation continues and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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