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Thomas Edward “Tommy” Cook
Mr. Thomas Edward “Tommy” Cook, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, at his residence. Tommy was born in Cincinnati, OH, on January 8, 1940, son of the late Eugene John Cook and Angela Myers Cook. He had lived his childhood years in Miami, FL, prior to joining the United […] The post Thomas Edward “Tommy” Cook appeared first on Polk Today.
Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products
Chocolates, gummies, and snack foods may contain psychoactive compounds ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed […] The post Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products appeared first on Polk Today.
GBI Announces Promotion of Walker County Native Steve Rogers to Assistant Special Agent in Charge
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RELEASE: NWGA High Schoolers complete DPH Community Health Worker Training for Adolescents Program
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POLICE: No injuries in DUI wreck, driver found with pill she forgot in purse at jail
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REPORT: Cedartown man jailed by Rockmart PD following felony takedown at restaurant
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John W. Rowland Jr.
Deacon John W. Rowland Jr., of Rockmart, transitioned June 30, 2024. Services for Deacon Rowland will be Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12 noon at First Zion Missionary Baptist Church (617 E Elm St. Rockmart, GA 30153). The body will lie in state from 11 am until the funeral hour. Interment will follow the service […] The post John W. Rowland Jr. appeared first on Polk Today.
PSD campuses set to host open house events on August
Students and parents are being welcomed to campuses coming up ahead of the start of the school year in early August as the Open House events have been announced. PSD posted on Wednesday on social media that dates for their campuses to welcome families to visit new classrooms and learn the lay of the land […] The post PSD campuses set to host open house events on August appeared first on Polk Today.
Curtis Woods
Mr. Curtis Woods, age 79, of Rockmart transitioned July 2, 2024. Graveside service for Mr. Woods will be Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 11 am at Polk Memory Gardens in Cedartown, Ga.. Viewing: Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 1 pm until 6 pm at F. K. Jones Funeral Home (Rockmart). Care and Direction entrusted to […] The post Curtis Woods appeared first on Polk Today.
Polk first responders, officials bring Safety Program to Camp Antioch
Youth at Camp Antioch got an opportunity to learn and have a little fun in the middle of Polk County on Tuesday. County officials from Polk County Emergency Management, Polk County E-911 and Polk County Fire Rescue joined forces to provide local youth an opportunity to learn about the jobs of first responders and officials […] The post Polk first responders, officials bring Safety Program to Camp Antioch appeared first on Polk Today.
Ryan Scott McCrickard
Mr. Ryan Scott McCrickard, age 36, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. Ryan was born May 7, 1988, in Rome, Georgia, son of Charlene Brock and the late Wayne McCrickard. Ryan was a considerate and deeply thoughtful person. He loved his family and was a devoted husband and father to his wife, daughter, and step […] The post Ryan Scott McCrickard appeared first on Polk Today.
Giving back after getting back
Sunday afternoon amid the heat of the day, a group of guys put on safety vests, gloves and grabbed trash bags before taking on a task that needed doing. The group from The Hope for Returning Citizens Program lead by Brandon Waddell this past weekend made their way out to Turner Street and the area […] The post Giving back after getting back appeared first on Polk Today.
Linda Shanks Summerville Broster
Mrs. Linda Shanks Summerville Broster, age 73, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Monday evening, July 8, 2024. Linda was born in Cedartown, GA, on November 17, 1950, a daughter of the late William David “W.D.” Shanks and Janie Charlene Holland Shanks. She had lived the greater part of her life in Atlanta and was a […] The post Linda Shanks Summerville Broster appeared first on Polk Today.
HOMETOWN PHOTO: Scouts take campfire indoors for Rockmart story time
The heat outside didn’t bother local scouts who came out for some fun at the Rockmart Public Library on Monday. A fake fire pit and a tent setup in the children’s area created the perfect ambiance for Troop 32 to put on a Campfire Story Time at the library on Monday afternoon, bringing to life […] The post HOMETOWN PHOTO: Scouts take campfire indoors for Rockmart story time appeared first on Polk Today.
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