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DPH: Protect against mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
ATLANTA – Summer in Georgia, and along with it, outdoor adventures, picnics, barbeques, and…mosquitoes! Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and helps prevent the spread of disease in Georgia. Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include eastern […] The post DPH: Protect against mosquito-borne illnesses this summer appeared first on Polk Today.
GNTC holds Spring 2024 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony
Note: the following item was provided by Georgia Northwestern Technical College for publication. – KtE Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 27, for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun […] The post GNTC holds Spring 2024 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony appeared first on Polk Today.
Kathleen Reed Austin
Mrs. Kathleen Reed Austin, age 92, of Rome, GA, a former resident of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Mrs. Austin was born in Rome on August 5, 1931, the daughter of the late George W. Reed and Carrie Elizabeth Smith Reed. She had been a resident of Rockmart the greater part of […] The post Kathleen Reed Austin appeared first on Polk Today.
UPDATE: ALL FIXED – City of Rockmart experiencing technical difficulties this afternoon
Just as the City was closing up shop for the day, word came down that technical difficulties experienced this afternoon were fixed in Rockmart. Officials updated to say around 5 p.m. that phones were back up, servers running and systems all good again as the work day – and fiscal year – concluded on Friday. […] The post UPDATE: ALL FIXED – City of Rockmart experiencing technical difficulties this afternoon appeared first on Polk Today.
Janice Marie Ballard
Ms. Janice Marie Ballard, age 52, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Janice was born November 6, 1971, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Wesley Ballard and Kimberly Ballard. Janice was a graduate of Pepperell High School. She was a very gifted person who loved crafting. She was talented in cross stitch, […] The post Janice Marie Ballard appeared first on Polk Today.
Bobi Peppers
Ms. Bobi Peppers, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully departed this life on June 26, 2024, following a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was 62 years old. Born on December 30, 1961, to the proud parents of Bob and Joyce Peppers, Bobi was a cherished native of Cedartown, Ga, where her […] The post Bobi Peppers appeared first on Polk Today.
Rockmart City Council set to approve FY 2025 budget on Thursday
The Rockmart City Council is in session on Thursday to take care of some business just before the start of the new fiscal year. City Council members are gathering on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. to decide on the final figures for the FY 2025 budget, the capital budget for the coming fiscal year, […] The post Rockmart City Council set to approve FY 2025 budget on Thursday appeared first on Polk Today.
Bobby Joe Roberson
Mr. Bobby Joe Roberson, age 79, of Aragon, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Bobby was born in Cartersville, GA, on May 23, 1945, a son of the late Pat Roberson and Donia Ernest Roberson. He had lived the greater part of his life in Aragon and was retired from General Motors after 30 […] The post Bobby Joe Roberson appeared first on Polk Today.
GNTC announces Free Application Week for the fall semester
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on July 8-12 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is July 29. Classes are scheduled to […] The post GNTC announces Free Application Week for the fall semester appeared first on Polk Today.
Linda Faye Dawson
Mrs. Linda Faye Dawson, age 72, of Aragon, GA, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Sandy Springs, GA. Linda was born in Cedartown, GA, on July 25, 1951, a daughter of the late Elanders Leslie and Madalene Frances Finley Leslie. She had been a resident of Polk County most of her life and was […] The post Linda Faye Dawson appeared first on Polk Today.
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