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Aragon Historical Society sets date for ceremony unveiling bus crash victims
A crash that happened decades ago is being memorialized in the coming days as the Aragon Historical Society set a date for their ceremony to remember those who perished in the tragic accident. Just down the road from where the crash between a school bus and an oncoming train is the Aragon Historical Society building […] The post Aragon Historical Society sets date for ceremony unveiling bus crash victims appeared first on Polk Today.
Homespun 2024 returns on Saturday to downtown Rockmart
Rockmart’s annual celebration of all things local returns tomorrow to the downtown area with several happenings surrounding Homespun 2024. Organized by Rockmart’s Downtown Development Authority, the event is expected to feature dozens of vendors, the annual parade through downtown, a road race, car show and much more. Here’s some happenings around the 44th edition of […] The post Homespun 2024 returns on Saturday to downtown Rockmart appeared first on Polk Today.
New trailer ready for supplies at Cedartown Fire Department
Local residents dropped off enough for Cedartown Fire & Rescue to fill up one trailer with supplies for Jefferson County, and now they have another to add to what is being sent southward to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The semi-load of everything from bottled water to cleaning supplies and more was closed up […] The post New trailer ready for supplies at Cedartown Fire Department appeared first on Polk Today.
Plans Progressing For Joint Law Enforcement Center Conversion
Preliminary work on the conversion of the Rome-Floyd Joint Law Enforcement Center in Downtown Rome is underway, and the work could begin in earnest in the not-too-distant future. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord gave an update during a recent joint services committee meeting. “We have our test fit completed on two floors, and we’re working on the first floor,” McCord said. “We have the second and third floor done and...
Harrison Stops McEachern for Region Victory
POWDER SPRINGS — Harrison kept McEachern out of the end zone until the final 5 minutes Friday night, earning a 28-12 victory that kept up the Hoyas’ hopes of a region championship. Quarterback Xavier Hill passed for one touchdown and threw for another in a second quarter that saw Harrison (5-1, 3-0) take control of the game and its own destiny in Region 3AAAAAA. The Hoyas dealt McEachern (3-3, 2-1)...
Around Town: UPop Plans $2.5 Million Store Near Baseball Stadium. 122 Townhomes Due at LakePoint
How convenient: It looks like two convenience stores (and more) are preparing to battle it out just off the bypass at the Riverside Parkway/Armuchee Connector interchange. Reports about a UPop convenience store — a trendy spin on the typical shop-and-go experience — have swirled near AdventHealth Stadium. They’re now confirmed. In August, a $2.5 million permit for the project was issued by the building department, creating an instant competitor for...
Jacksonville Gamecocks Are ‘Chickens’ kickin’
Kennesaw, GA – Rebounding Jax State takes dominating form on the road to open CUSA play with a 63-24 victory at Kennesaw State. Jax State wore its white football helmets with a special “AKC” logo Friday at Kennesaw State. The logo’s nickname rhymes with glass-kickin’ chickens. The Gamecocks took their kickin’ form on the road […] The post Jacksonville Gamecocks Are ‘Chickens’ kickin’ appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Chords of Help: Rome Teen's Concert Becomes Helene Fundraiser
It was supposed to be a Thursday evening of music performed by Bo Bushnell, a rising name among the area's performing artists. Set at The Foundry on Fifth in Rome's River District, it grew into something more -- an impromptu fundraiser collecting some $3,000 for victims of Hurricane Helene. Bushnell, a scholar-athlete at Rome High, accepted cash and Venmo donations from the audience as well as sold some t-shirts from...
Boyd: No Lead Service Found In Rome’s Water Lines
The Rome water system is expected to easily meet an Oct. 16 deadline to comply with lead and copper rule revisions as outlined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These requirements include the initial service line inventory, notifying residents of known or potential lead service lines, Tier 1 public notification of a lead action level exceedance. The lead and copper rule initially went into effect in 1991. At that time,...
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