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Counting COVID Cases: Another increase in hospital patients, more positives in Polk to end the week

Kevin The Editor

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Another increase in the number of hospital patients and new positives was reported in Polk County by the Georgia Department of Public Health to end the week. The local tally of positives increased by another 21 on the day, bringing the overall total to 1,189 for Friday, August 28. That put the number of new…

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Arbor Day cleaning event coming up on Feb. 21

February 12, 2026
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By Kevin The Editor

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Arbor Day is fast approaching, and local residents are encouraged to celebrate nature next weekend and take part in a cleanup effort at a local park. Keep Polk Beautiful is set to host a cleanup event on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Goodyear Park’s foot bridge across Cedar Creek. The event…

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