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County seeks stimulus funds to build new fire station
The Polk County Board of Commissioners has voted to apply for a stimulus grant, totaling $325,000, which would be used to construct a new volunteer fire station east of Rockmart.
Homespun Festival returns to Rockmart July 17 and 18
Thousands are expected to attend the annual Homespun Festival in Seaborn Jones Park, downtown Rockmart, on July 17-18. During the past, the colorful fireworks extravaganza has been a topic of conversation for days after the event.
Effective July 1, Redmond EMS will be servicing Polk County residents as the 911 provider.
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State Rep. Austin Scott shows map of his planned walking tour of Georgia. State Rep.
Cedartown biker in serious condition
A motorcyclist injured in a Tuesday night wreck in Rockmart remains in serious condition at Atlanta Medical Center, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
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Woman injured when truck overturns near Aragon
A woman was ejected after her truck overturned on Ga. 101. A woman was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center Tuesday after her attempt to pass vehicles ended with her truck overturning.
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Three day music festival opens Friday in Rome
The three-day Southern Social Experiment music festival opens Friday in Rome. The event is being held at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds and features two sons of Gregg Allman
Police investigating recent vandalism
This rear window of a car on Lane Street was one of several broken by vandals late Thursday night or early Friday morning in Rockmart.
Rockmart man awarded Purple Heart more than 40 years after injuries
Doug Heath talks to family, friends, and marines after receiving his Purple Heart on Saturday morning.
Gubernatorial candidate plans 1,000 mile walk through Georgia, Rockmart included in stops
Tifton, GA - State Rep. Austin Scott, candidate for Governor in 2010, announces that he will embark on a 1,000-mile "Walk of Georgia" tour to begin Saturday, June 27 at Chickamauga in northwest Georgia.
Darice Lewis named manager of Polk County campus of Coosa Valley Technical College
Darice Lewis has been named manager of the Polk County campus of Coosa Valley Technical College.
Rockmart alum completes basic training
Army Pvt. Andrew G. Womack has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Coot's Lake to open for Memorial Day
Coot's Lake, a popular swimming spot in Polk County, is scheduled to open for its 2009 season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
Ledford convicted of murdering Silver Comet cyclist
A Paulding County jury Monday convicted Michael Ledford in the 2006 slaying of cyclist Jennifer Ewing on the popular Silver Comet Trail.
Recent area births are announced
Keanna Harris and Shaddric Powell, of Rome, announce the birth of a son, Jaylen Deion Powell.
Aragon man charged with drugs on campus
A 19-year-old Aragon man is in the Polk County Jail on allegations that he was attempting to sell prescription drugs at Rockmart High School.
Beneath the glass counters of Sugar Bakers in Dallas is a colorful assortment of sweet treats crafted by owners Donna Culberson, Donna Sells and Linda Sells.
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Pottery Open Studio offered in Rockmart
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New phone-based weather warning system for Polk Co.
POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN NOW BE NOTIFIED WITHIN MINUTES OF A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNING ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCAL WEATHER EVENTS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS -- FLASH FLOODS -- TORNADOS BUT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE THESE NOTIFICATIONS Click On the Weather Warning Icon to sign up for automatic severe weather notifications. http://www.polkcountygeorgia.us/
The park opens its 42nd season Saturday. Season ticket prices have been slashed and the park will be open this year for 49 more hours than last year!
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