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Rockmart seeking public comment for Specialty Shop ordinance
The Rockmart City Council will be holding a public hearing during their mid-August regular session to get comments about whether they should allow for a new ordinance to pass that would govern certain kinds of businesses seeking to serve alcohol. Commonly referred to as a “cigar bar ordinance,” the idea is to allow for owners […] The post Rockmart seeking public comment for Specialty Shop ordinance appeared first on Polk Today.
Back to School event coming up at Church of God @ Sardis Road next Saturday
The Church of God on Sardis Road in Rockmart is hosting a youth-focused Back-to-School event no matter how the weather turns out next Saturday. The July 27 event at 31 Sardis Road, Rockmart, is being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is first-come, first-served with a limited offering of school supplies being given […] The post Back to School event coming up at Church of God @ Sardis Road next Saturday appeared first on Polk Today.
F.K. Jones Funeral Home expands to Rockmart
Providing service for families beyond the Rome area is the mission of Cedartown native Frank Jones, who has expanded into Polk County after taking over a longtime funeral home location in Rockmart. Near the end of June, licensing was finalized and F.K. Jones Funeral Home opened its doors to provide funeral services for many families […] The post F.K. Jones Funeral Home expands to Rockmart appeared first on Polk Today.
Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024
Lulu Lulu is a one year old 43 lb Golden Retriever mix with medium long hair. She is very sweet and special girl. We believe she is house trained. She walks well on a leash and basically has good manners. With little training, she will learn commands. Her ideal home will be with a somewhat active family […] The post Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
Floyd County to Vote on RV Park and 2024 Property Tax Rate on Tuesday
Plans for an RV campground near Cave Spring and a solar farm on Alabama Highway will go before the Floyd County Commission on Tuesday. The board also is scheduled to set the millage rate for 2024. Commissioners caucus at 4 p.m. and start their regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate also is scheduled for 8 a.m. that day. ...
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
Hundreds of Delta flights canceled on Sunday morning, stranding thousands of passengers
Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are asking why airlines are not paying for hotels and food during the IT outage that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
Chance The Rapper Leaves Fans Eager For New Mixtape After Atlanta Listening Event
Chance The Rapper will be hosting another event next week. Chance The Rapper previewed his upcoming mixtape, Star Line, for fans at his "Writings On The Wall" listening event in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this week. Several attendees have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the highly-anticipated project. It will be his first full-length project since The Big Day in 2019.
‘Still standing’: Pike County congregation holds service in parking lot after historic church burns down
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Last Wednesday, a historic Pike County burned to the ground — but its determined congregation isn’t giving up. On Sunday, Zebulon United Methodist Church (ZUMC) held a service in the former building’s parking lot, setting up tents to shield from the rain. Just feet away, piles of the church’s charred wooden rubble spiked toward the gray sky.
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