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Willard Wayne “Frog” Jacobs
Willard Wayne “Frog” Jacobs, age 70, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday evening, August 5, 2024, at his residence. Frog was born in Rockmart on January 31, 1954, a son of the late Willard Horace Jacobs and Vera Jane McDowell Jacobs. He had lived all his life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart […] The post Willard Wayne “Frog” Jacobs appeared first on Polk Today.
Chamber celebrates new Rockmart McDonald’s owner
A new owner for Rockmart’s McDonald’s location recently celebrated his takeover of the business with a ribbon cutting pout on by the Chamber of Commerce. Jim Aaron officially took over last week as the new owner of the nationally-based chain located on Nathan Dean Parkway in Rockmart. One of his first acts as a new […] The post Chamber celebrates new Rockmart McDonald’s owner appeared first on Polk Today.
Sherry Tracy
Mrs. Sherry Powell Tracy, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1950 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Van Powell, Sr. and Frances Moncrief Powell. Mrs. Tracy is survived by her; daughters, Leah Brandon and Kara Lawrence (Steven); […] The post Sherry Tracy appeared first on Polk Today.
Daniel Blakely Lester
Mr. Daniel Blakely Lester passed away on August 4, 2024. Dan was born to Marguerite (Lovett) Lester and Daniel B. Lester on April 21, 1935, in Hilltonia, Georgia. He grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County there. He attended classes at Georgia Tech before going to work doing mechanical […] The post Daniel Blakely Lester appeared first on Polk Today.
REPORT: Cocaine, marijuana and cash found on man involved in PCPD incident over the weekend
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Patricia Ballew Pope
Mrs. Patricia Ann Ballew Pope, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Pope was born in Rockmart on December 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Ernest Ballew and Annie Duke Ballew. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith. […] The post Patricia Ballew Pope appeared first on Polk Today.
GNTC Foundation awards fall 2024 scholarships
The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded nearly $44,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2024. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Sixty-six grants and scholarships totaling $43,850 were awarded to 59 students. “These students represent the best of the best at […] The post GNTC Foundation awards fall 2024 scholarships appeared first on Polk Today.
PCPD: Woman walking on Judkin Mill Road found with drugs, paraphernalia
A woman walking down Judkin Mill Road was stopped by officers on Saturday morning and ultimately went to jail when a search of her belongings turned up drugs and paraphernalia, per a Polk County Police report. During the Saturday, August 3 incident, Cindy Michelle Lackey, 40, of a Cedartown address was stopped while walking down […] The post PCPD: Woman walking on Judkin Mill Road found with drugs, paraphernalia appeared first on Polk Today.
Pryor to Success brings Back to School event to Boys and Girls Club over the weekend
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WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane Debby makes landfall, no impacts expected for Polk
Stormy weather is impacting Florida and moving into Georgia and South Carolina over the next couple of days, but good news for Polk County is we’ll barely notice any of it happening. Forecasters are calling for a historic rain event in South and Coastal Georgia as Hurricane Debby moves inland after it made landfall this […] The post WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane Debby makes landfall, no impacts expected for Polk appeared first on Polk Today.
CHAMPS Dash 5K a big hit
Eli won the day once again at a local 5K as he finished well ahead of the pack on the Silver Comet Trail in Rockmart on Saturday morning, participating in an event raising money for the Sheriff’s Office’s C.H.A.M.P.S. Program. 22-year-old Elijah Pace of Cedartown took the top spot in the first-ever C.H.A.M.P.S. Dash 5K […] The post CHAMPS Dash 5K a big hit appeared first on Polk Today.
The Olive Press celebrates grand opening in downtown Rockmart
City officials joined with family and friends of new owners the Pursers and Baileys of The Olive Press for their grand opening event in downtown Rockmart on Saturday morning. Saturday’s ribbon cutting event with the Rockmart Downtown Development Authority was followed up later in the afternoon with a celebration held from 2 to 5 p.m. […] The post The Olive Press celebrates grand opening in downtown Rockmart appeared first on Polk Today.
City of Aragon hosts 2024 Back to School event
Aragon PD, Public Works and city officials on Friday morning opened the doors to kids and parents to take home a few needed items on supply lists from around Polk School District. And it was popular enough that Mayor Judd Fee had to run back out just minutes after it started to grab more supplies […] The post City of Aragon hosts 2024 Back to School event appeared first on Polk Today.
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