Choose your location
Polk Today
Connie Elaine Harris
Ms. Connie Elaine Harris, age 61, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Connie was born on September 29, 1962 in Rome, GA. She was the daughter of the late Henry Charles Roberson and Mable Arp Roberson. Ms. Harris spent the greater part of her life in Rockmart where she was a […] The post Connie Elaine Harris appeared first on Polk Today.
GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for summer 2024
Note: the following item was provided by GNTC for publication. -KtE ROCKMART — Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 17, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles […] The post GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for summer 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
Sloan Nelson
Mrs. Sloan Griffin Nelson, age 59 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1965 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sloan will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at three o’clock in the afternoon in the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with […] The post Sloan Nelson appeared first on Polk Today.
GNTC establishes Parson Scholarship
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) has established the Huston “Buck” Parson Scholarship to support students who reside in Murray or Whitfield County. Parson sold carpet at Carpet Center of Dalton and raised Black Angus cattle. He also loved riding his tractor, said Mary Parson, his widow. Mary Parson, who taught elementary school for years, places […] The post GNTC establishes Parson Scholarship appeared first on Polk Today.
Susan Jenell Mason
Mrs. Susan Jennell Miller Mason, age 79, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Mrs. Mason was born September 5, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Miller and Mattie Mae Taylor Miller. Mrs. Mason was of the Christian faith and was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved to shop […] The post Susan Jenell Mason appeared first on Polk Today.
Gilda Morris
Mrs. Gilda Thompson Morris, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born March 24, 1931, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Henry Perry Thompson and Hattie Irene Thompson-Mungo. Mrs. Morris was raised in Kershaw, South Carolina. In 1948 she met the love of […] The post Gilda Morris appeared first on Polk Today.
POLICE: Man jailed after using clippers in assault
Roommates told Rockmart Police that they were scared of a man who used hair clippers to assault one of his fellows, according to reports filed over the weekend. Officers took Agusto Hernandez-Santiz, 38, of a Rockmart address, on a single charge of felony aggravated assault following the Friday morning incident. Police noted that Hernandez-Santiz’s roommates […] The post POLICE: Man jailed after using clippers in assault appeared first on Polk Today.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Isolated Thunderstorms could get severe
The National Weather Service hasn’t put out any particular watches or warnings at the moment, but based on radar shots of pop-up thunderstorms moving into the area of Polk and surrounding counties, it could get a spicy for some areas. The NWS Peachtree City office put chances of rain at 50% on the day – […] The post SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Isolated Thunderstorms could get severe appeared first on Polk Today.
Polk Today
5K+
Posts
21M+
Views
A local, independently-owned online news source for Polk County, Georgia and the surrounding areas providing free articles.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.