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Janice Arrington
Mrs. Janice Elaine Floyd Arrington, known to all as “Mimi”, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Tom Leroy “TL” and Louise Trammell Floyd. Mrs. Arrington is survived by her loving husband of 56 […] The post Janice Arrington appeared first on Polk Today.
Juvenile suspect in custody after vehicle break-ins on Prior Station Road
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C.H.A.M.P.S. Race coming up in early August for PCSO fundraiser
Get on the mark and signed up now for an upcoming race to help raise money for a local law enforcement program helping bring outreach efforts to youth in the classroom. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Wire2Wire Running on Saturday morning, August 3 for the first ever C.H.A.M.P.S. Dash 5K on the […] The post C.H.A.M.P.S. Race coming up in early August for PCSO fundraiser appeared first on Polk Today.
AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal MedicineCelebrate One Year Anniversary
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County honors Hulsey as Employee of the Month for July 2024
Local government continues to show their appreciation for the people who make the wheels go round in offices and departments all across Polk. This month, Sara Hulsey was named the July 2024 Employee of the Month for her dedication to the job in the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Hulsey got a certificate and a gift card […] The post County honors Hulsey as Employee of the Month for July 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
Jasper Newton Howard
Mr. Jasper Newton Howard, age 87, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mr. Howard was born on December 19, 1936 in Waco, Georgia. He is the son of the late William & Iva S. Howard. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a brilliant man and the head […] The post Jasper Newton Howard appeared first on Polk Today.
UPDATE: Firefighters battling blaze on Booger Hollow Road; 80,000 gallons used during fire response
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Jesse Paul
Mr. Jesse L. Paul of Cedartown, Georgia passed away June 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Mr. Paul was born February 16, 1968 to the late Gilbert Perry and Bara Snellgrobe in Dallas, TX. Mr. Paul is survived by many loving family members throughout Polk county. In keeping with his wishes Mr. Paul will be […] The post Jesse Paul appeared first on Polk Today.
Robert “Bob” Edward Long
Robert “Bob” Edward Long, hailing from many of the states in America, died at his home in Panama City Beach, FL, on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was the oldest of 5 siblings, and he is survived by sisters Michele West (Rockmart), Roben Barrett (FL), and Kim Bauer (Cedartown), as well as his only brother […] The post Robert “Bob” Edward Long appeared first on Polk Today.
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