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Velma Marie Beck
Ms. Velma Marie Beck, age 65, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Ms. Beck was born October 6, 1958, daughter of the late Bobby Gene Blankenship, Sr. and Donis Bedford Blankenship. Ms. Beck was known for her sweet spirit and disposition. She was of the Christian faith and was a friend to everyone. She was […] The post Velma Marie Beck appeared first on Polk Today.
14 Suspected in 'Operation Etowah Exploits' Sex Trafficking Sting in Northwest Georgia
In a sweeping action against human trafficking in northwest Georgia, 14 individuals have been detained in the sting named 'Operation Etowah Exploits', authorities have confirmed. This operation involved a coordination of efforts by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, and local police departments from Cartersville and Polk County, unraveling a network suspected of illegal sex trade activities spanning across the region.
RACE DAY ARRIVES! Cedartown Wheelchair 5K coming up this evening
The flags have been up for weeks, the finish line is sprayed onto North College Street in front of Peek Park, and racers have been working out at Darlington after arriving in town over the weekend. All this leading up to the starting gun for one of the fastest 5K races for wheelchair athletes in […] The post RACE DAY ARRIVES! Cedartown Wheelchair 5K coming up this evening appeared first on Polk Today.
What's Happening Around Polk County?
FHF Hair Design, 305 Main St. in Cedartown, is accepting school supply donations for its annual Back To School Free Haircut Day for ages 5-18. Items such as backpacks, wired earbuds, paper, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, washable markers, pens, crayons and more. Clothes for the community closet is also being accepted. For more information call 678-901-0643.
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