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Peggy Thornton Moore
September 21, 1932 – June 25, 2024 Mrs. Peggy Thornton Moore grew up in Gadsden and Fort McClellan, Alabama during World War II. She met her husband, John, during the Korean War at Jacksonville State University. Mr. Moore served in the Navy after his graduation. Moore had three sons: John Harvey Moore, Jr., retired from […] The post Peggy Thornton Moore appeared first on Polk Today.
John David “Buddy” Gentry
Mr. John David “Buddy” Gentry, age 74, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. Mr. Gentry was born December 22, 1949, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Grady Gentry and Vera Gentry. Mr. Gentry was of the Baptist Faith. After his retirement, Mr. Gentry spent his time working in lawn service. He found much joy […] The post John David “Buddy” Gentry appeared first on Polk Today.
David Charles Lorenz
Mr. David Charles Lorenz, age 63, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. David was born on March 9, 1961, and had lived the greater part of his life in Floyd County. He was a heavy equipment operator for Scorpion Realty and loved running heavy machinery. David was a true American cowboy and […] The post David Charles Lorenz appeared first on Polk Today.
REPORT: Man claims fentanyl, woman claims meth in traffic stop search
Polk County Police charged two early on Monday morning with drug possession following a traffic stop in Cedartown, according to reports. David Joseph Richards, 40, and Stepahnie Marie Haywood, 41, both of Cedartown area addresses, were booked into custody on Monday morning after 3 a.m. when the pair were arrested during a traffic stop at […] The post REPORT: Man claims fentanyl, woman claims meth in traffic stop search appeared first on Polk Today.
It’s going to continue to be “HOT! HOT! HOT!” over coming days
Anyone hoping for a cool down over the coming days is going to be sorely disappointed as temperatures are set remain for a lack of better words HOT! HOT! HOT! through the end of June. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that Polk County joins much of the rest of the nation in a continued […] The post It’s going to continue to be “HOT! HOT! HOT!” over coming days appeared first on Polk Today.
Creekside Farms & Vineyard in Taylorsville getting ready for Freedom Fest 2024
Creekside Farms & Vineyard in Taylorsville is bringing together vendors, music and a lot of fun for the Fourth of July for Freedom Fest 2024. The event will include fireworks on Thursday, July 4, running from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and a cost of $10 per person for the full day. Vendor spots are […] The post Creekside Farms & Vineyard in Taylorsville getting ready for Freedom Fest 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
PCPD: Teen jailed after being caught underage drinking, man charged for resisting officers
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Pryor to Success event seeking donations for August Back to School event
School supplies are being collected and an event is on the calendar for the Cedartown Boys and Girls Club in early August for the annual Pryor to Success Summer Extravaganza. Organizer Teyana Pryor, who began the event in 2022, is beginning her third year of the big back to school event seeking donations of school […] The post Pryor to Success event seeking donations for August Back to School event appeared first on Polk Today.
Charles Alvin Malone
Mr. Charles Alvin Malone, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1938 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Alvin and Lula Brazier Malone. Mr. Malone is preceded in death by his parents: brother, Donald Malone; and sisters, Ruby […] The post Charles Alvin Malone appeared first on Polk Today.
James Elmer “Jimmy” Bell
Mr. James Elmer “Jimmy” Bell, age 81, of Cedartown, GA passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. Mr. Bell was born in Rome, GA on June 12, 1943, a son of the late Elmer Earl Bell and the late Mertice Clines Bell. Lindale, GA was home for Jimmy for forty-seven years before moving to Cedartown in […] The post James Elmer “Jimmy” Bell appeared first on Polk Today.
Stanley Gorman
Mr. Stanley Bernard Gorman, age 87, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Gorman was born in Cedartown on March 30, 1937 to the late Major Cyrus Gorman and the late Mrs. Paula Florine Bigger. A 1955 graduate of Cedartown High School, […] The post Stanley Gorman appeared first on Polk Today.
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