Rockmart News

The Rockmart High School Class of 1989 will gather for its 20-year reunion at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

A second Polk County parent had a brush with the law after losing his temper while trying to pick up his daughter from Eastside Elementary School.

Kaitie Kiser literally left her mark whenever she pitched this season. Without even realizing it, the Rockmart senior stamped her initials - K, K - into the scorebook in essentially every inning.

A woman was arrested on theft charges after police say she took a financial card and cash without authorization in September.

The woman who allegedly tried to drive off in an Aragon police car last week is currently out of jail on a property bond, but officials said she will face numerous charges.

The following property transactions were recorded in the Polk County Clerk of Court office for the month of June 2009.

The finalized results recently arrived on the countya s Adequate Yearly Progress reports from the Georgia Department of Education, and Polk School District can certainly be proud of the results.

Polk County drug officers made a third arrest last Friday after an investigation into what they claim is an organized ring that distributed approximately $100,000 worth of the prescription drug hydrocodone.

A police officer and two suspects sustained minor injuries last Friday after one of those suspects reportedly tried to steal an Aragon police car.

First National Bank of Polk County in Rockmart is selling baked goods today and next Friday to raise awareness of breast cancer.

The following people have been arrested on the listed charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book.

Rockmart Youth Wrestling sign-ups will be held on the following dates: Oct. 22, 26, 27 and 29; Nov.

Buses gather outside Northside Elementary shortly before the bell rings. Buses gather outside Northside Elementary shortly before the bell rings.

Kellie Taylor uses Cindy, a Chow, to model a costume for the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest that could be worn during the annual Festival of Treats in downtown Rockmart on Oct.

CARTERSVILE, GA - Ella Dee Crabtree, 68, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at her residence.

The 2009 goal for the Rockmart-Aragon United Fund Campaign is $30,000. Donations are accepted throughout the year, but October is the month when the spotlight shines on the organizationa s efforts to help less fortunate in the community.

Harriett Bray holds book, "Embrace Your Cancer," which she said is to encourage anyone facing terminal disease.

A local fitness trainer faces charges of stealing laundry services and profits from his employer, according to Det.

The historic Van Wert Church now has a marker as a constant reminder of its place in Polk County history - thanks to the Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

There havena t been any more arrests overnight from the sting targeting an alleged car theft ring in Polk County, according to records available at the Polk County Sheriffa s Office.