arts
Doris Ford is an amature artist who began painting four years ago. She began using “How To Paint” instruction books and did craft projects using acrylic paint. For the past couple of years she has learned much from painting with local artist and long time friend, Myrtle Hunt at the Brush Strokes Art Studio. Doris is married to Clarence Ford. She has two children and four grandchildren. Her work is now on display at the Cedartown Welcom Center, located in the Depot at 609 South Main Street. June Artist of the Month

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Find a bargain at the Dixie Highway 90-mile Yard Sale
Chenille bedspreads, pecan logs, fruit stands, and sweet ice tea fueled many local economies along the Dixie Highway from 1929-mid 1970s. Now during the first weekend each June, the Dixie Highway ...
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Janet Graham reads her book about scruffy little dog. Local author keeps dream alive
Janet Graham, Rockmart, knows that dreams come true. She clasps one in her hands.It is a self-published children’s’ book, entitled, Baily The Barker, which tells the story of a scruffy little dog t...
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Artist of the Month for May
Sheila Swann, of Buchanan, has been named the May artist of the month by the Art Lover’s League. Swann began taking lessons from Mary Ludwig and Peg Whipple about 25 years ago. She trained in tole ...
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Marcy Brown gives Copper a swig of water during Saturday s Cedar Valley Arts Festival Dog Show. (Aimee L. Harmison/CS) <br> Arts Festival Dog Show leaves tails wagging
The Cedar Valley Arts and Crafts Festival Dog Show was a hit with the four-legged furry kind as well as their humans. Over 25 residents showed up Saturday at 4 p.m. to take part in the dog show con...
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Downtown celebration today in Rockmart
Special activities for Georgia Cities Week
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Cedartown native Julia Trawick turns life into art
At the touch of her hand, life stands still and a story unfolds.Sculptor Julia Trawick Knight has an artistic gifting for capturing, in bronze, beloved personalities, objects and even themes. With ...
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national arts
50 Cent sues Taco Bell in NY over ad campaign
NEW YORK (AP) -- 50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent....
By SAMUEL MAULL
Wed Jul 23 18:27:34 -0700 2008
Bale attends 'Dark Knight' premiere in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Christian Bale swept into Barcelona on Wednesday night to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight," appearing calm as he greeted fans a day after reports surfaced that his mother and sister had accused him of assault....
By HAROLD HECKLE
Wed Jul 23 18:07:46 -0700 2008
'Watchmen' video game will prequel film
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Watchmen" is already getting a prequel - and the film's not out until next year....
By DERRIK J. LANG
Wed Jul 23 15:57:51 -0700 2008