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GNTC celebrates new grads from POST program on July 22
Note: The following item was provided by Georgia Northwestern Technical College for publication. – KtE Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed […] The post GNTC celebrates new grads from POST program on July 22 appeared first on Polk Today.
Cathrine Ann Roberts
Mrs. Catherine Ann Roberts, age 67, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2024. Cathy was born in Atlanta, GA, on December 18, 1956, a daughter of the late William Ethridge and Virginia Sweeney Ethridge. She had lived her childhood years in Atlanta and had been in Buchanan for the past 25 years. […] The post Cathrine Ann Roberts appeared first on Polk Today.
Lloyd Edwin Sorrell Sr.
Mr. Lloyd Edwin Sorrell Sr., age 66, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Mr. Sorrell was born in North Carolina on June 13, 1958, a son of the late Herbert Russell Sorrell, Sr., and Margie B. Warnick Sorrell. He enjoyed cookouts, going on vacation, watching television and spending time with family. In […] The post Lloyd Edwin Sorrell Sr. appeared first on Polk Today.
Timmy Sauceda
Mr. Timmy Sauceda, age 42, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Timmy was born September 21, 1981, in Centre, Alabama, to Sherry Sauceda and the late Eliseo Charles Sauceda. Timmy was of the Christian faith and attended Antioch Baptist Church. Timmy loved spending time at the lake fishing and enjoyed any time spent riding his […] The post Timmy Sauceda appeared first on Polk Today.
WEATHER ALERT: Slight risk of flooding in Polk as fronts merging
Polk County Emergency Management personnel noted this morning that per briefings from the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of flooding due to rain on the way this afternoon. EMA officials report that the potential for flash flooding is coming up this afternoon and Thursday thanks to a pool of tropical moisture set […] The post WEATHER ALERT: Slight risk of flooding in Polk as fronts merging appeared first on Polk Today.
Michael Edward Statham
Michael Edward Statham, age 70, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday evening, July 22, 2024. Mike was born in Rockmart on July 11, 1954, son of the late Hoyt Edward Statham and Mary Powell Statham. He had lived the greater part of his life in Polk County and was a veteran of the United States […] The post Michael Edward Statham appeared first on Polk Today.
Sara Moody
Mrs. Sara Moody, age 90, of Cedartown passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Services to celebrate her life will be held Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home with Reverend Tony Shubert and Reverend Danny Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, July 26, 2024 […] The post Sara Moody appeared first on Polk Today.
Rebekah Jett Lyles
Mrs. Rebekah Jett Lyles, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1970 in Rome. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Guy Jett and Betty Sligh Chandler. Mrs. Lyles is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne Lyles; daughter, Adelyn Rebekah Lyles; sons, Austen […] The post Rebekah Jett Lyles appeared first on Polk Today.
SIDS Walk returns for 6th year to Cedartown in mid-October
A couple of changes are in store for the 6th Annual SIDS Walk this year, but the mission remains the same as local organizers hope to raise awareness and bring people together on a mission to help ensure that infants get a chance at a full life. The event this year is scheduled for Saturday, […] The post SIDS Walk returns for 6th year to Cedartown in mid-October appeared first on Polk Today.
George Isiah Earwood
Mr. George Isiah Earwood, age 85, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond surrounded by his loving family. George was born on April 20, 1939, in Taylorsville, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. Henry Earwood and Troy Mae Waits Earwood. Mr. Earwood retired from Meggitt […] The post George Isiah Earwood appeared first on Polk Today.
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