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GSP: Driver of vehicle that struck Rome school bus arrested for DUI
Friday, August 9, 2024–12:15 p.m. On August 8th, 2024, at 10:50 pm, Troopers from Post 3 Cartersville responded to a two-vehicle crash on GA-101 at Doc Moates Road. The crash investigation determined that a Nissan Versa was traveling south negotiating a slight curve on GA-101. A Rome City school...
DUI Driver Charged In Rome High School Bus Wreck
A Rome City Schools bus lies on its side off of Ga. 101 in Polk County after it was involved in a wreck while carrying Rome High School football players back from a scrimmage at Rockmart High School late Thursday night, Aug. 8. Staff Writers John Bailey and Rachel Hartdegen...
County celebrates 911 operator as Employee of the Month for August
Going above and beyond expectations is the reason why one 911 operator was selected for the August 2024 Employee of the Month for Polk County. The County Commission celebrated Cody Hughes from E-911 for his hard work for the department, and in appreciation of ensuring that times when operators are needed he is available to […] The post County celebrates 911 operator as Employee of the Month for August appeared first on Polk Today.
Pay goes up for jurors with Commission vote
Getting jurors to show up remains a problem for courts County Commissioners this month are giving those who are making lifechanging decisions a much-deserved raise when they are serving on behalf of the citizens of Polk County. Jurors who report to serve either on a grand jury or the typical trial jury will now be […] The post Pay goes up for jurors with Commission vote appeared first on Polk Today.
BACK TO CLASS: PSD welcomes students back to campus
The first day of school is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages heading back to campuses for many months of learning as the grow and excel. Parents mark time by when Johnny or Jane head off to a new grade and a new year, marking the occasion with a new outfit and a […] The post BACK TO CLASS: PSD welcomes students back to campus appeared first on Polk Today.
HCSO: Operation Partnership nabs suspect with illegal weapons, illicit materials
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Chamber celebrates new Rockmart McDonald’s owner
A new owner for Rockmart’s McDonald’s location recently celebrated his takeover of the business with a ribbon cutting pout on by the Chamber of Commerce. Jim Aaron officially took over last week as the new owner of the nationally-based chain located on Nathan Dean Parkway in Rockmart. One of his first acts as a new […] The post Chamber celebrates new Rockmart McDonald’s owner appeared first on Polk Today.
PCPD: Woman walking on Judkin Mill Road found with drugs, paraphernalia
A woman walking down Judkin Mill Road was stopped by officers on Saturday morning and ultimately went to jail when a search of her belongings turned up drugs and paraphernalia, per a Polk County Police report. During the Saturday, August 3 incident, Cindy Michelle Lackey, 40, of a Cedartown address was stopped while walking down […] The post PCPD: Woman walking on Judkin Mill Road found with drugs, paraphernalia appeared first on Polk Today.
REPORT: Cocaine, marijuana and cash found on man involved in PCPD incident over the weekend
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Pryor to Success brings Back to School event to Boys and Girls Club over the weekend
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The Olive Press celebrates grand opening in downtown Rockmart
City officials joined with family and friends of new owners the Pursers and Baileys of The Olive Press for their grand opening event in downtown Rockmart on Saturday morning. Saturday’s ribbon cutting event with the Rockmart Downtown Development Authority was followed up later in the afternoon with a celebration held from 2 to 5 p.m. […] The post The Olive Press celebrates grand opening in downtown Rockmart appeared first on Polk Today.
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