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Rockmart celebrates with ribbon cutting for new Amphitheater
It doesn’t have an official name yet, but local officials gathered earlier this week to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor performance space Polk County will get to enjoy thanks to the City of Rockmart’s work that spanned several years to complete. Construction started last summer and wrapped up during the winter months, but…
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Burn ban in effect for Saturday – all outdoor fires must be out by sunset or face a fine
Polk County, Cedartown and Rockmart fire officials are worried that conditions tomorrow are just too good for causing serious damage by fire. Low humidity and high winds combining with cooler temps for March 28’s forecast means one thing: a burn ban is in effect. Officials sent out a countywide text message this afternoon announcing the…
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Polk County Invited to Celebrate Inclusion at High-Five Society’s second annual Easter Event
The High Five Society is teaming up with another local group this year for their 2nd annual Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt coming up on April 4 just ahead of the holiday. This year’s event is being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 86 in Cedartown (just past the intersection…
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Haulin’ Help: 4 Good Towing & Recovery providing new choice for drivers needing auto aid
Shannon Goodson has been driving tow trucks for a long, long time. Nearly two decades of experience have given him about every chance to see vehicles stuck in strange places and simple jobs like hauling broken down wheels to the shop from a driveway. Now he’s taking all that experience and going out on his…
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Norfolk Southern returning for railroad crossing work in Rockmart in March
A crew will be coming in March to start workin’ on the railroad crossings in Rockmart, and hopefully won’t take all the live-long day to complete the job ahead. The City of Rockmart announced that crossings on Marble Street (at the intersection with College Street,) Piedmont Avenue and Old Cartersville Road crossings will see closures…
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Elections 2026: Qualifying open for County Commission, Board of Education seats starting on March 2
Note: The following notice was provided by the Polk County Board of Elections for publication on Polk Today. The Polk County General Primary Election will be held on May 19 th 2026. Notice is hereby given that qualifying for the election shall be held at Polk County Board of Election Office located in the Polk…
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A bit smoky outside: Controlled burns happening in Alabama bring haze to Polk County
Wondering why it smells like a campfire outside and seems so hazy? That’s thanks to forestry officials over in Alabama, who are conducting controlled burns inside of the Talladega National Forest, and closer to home in Floyd County. Additional smoke conditions are expected to “inundate” Polk County for the time being, per the message that…
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Early voting starts next week for 14th District House Special Election
Georgia’s 14th District is up for grabs as voting is about to get underway for the Special Election to fill the remaining time left open by former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The 22 candidates running in the race from across the district will be on the ballot to choose from starting this coming Monday, February…
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Juried Art Show reception coming up on Saturday evening
The Rockmart Art Gallery will be hosting a postponed early evening event on Saturday celebrating local artists for a 2026 show. The Juried Art Show exhibit that began earlier in the year continue through March 12 at the Rockmart Art Gallery, but those who entered and patrons of the arts will get a chance to…
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City of Aragon hosts Vein Voyager for blood drive
Blood Assurance was in the area on Monday at Aragon City Hall, hoping to get a few pints from local residents willing to donate. It worked out for the city, as enough blood was collected to help save 24 lives and keep the regional blood bank stocked up ahead of medical emergencies or necessary transfusions.…