OBITUARIES
Lark A. Dingler Jr.
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and Vietnam War veteran, Lark A. Dingler Jr., from Cedartown, passed away at home in Bedford, Texas on April 23, 2022 at the age of 87. He is survived by…
CEDARTOWN
The 57th annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival gets underway in Peek Park
After vendors setup on Friday night and folks had a chance to come out to the park and see what was available for sale, the Cedar Valley Arts Festival is up and running this morning after…
CEDARTOWN
Cedar Valley Arts Festival coming up this weekend in Cedartown
It’s almost time for the 57th annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival! If you’re from Polk County, you already know– this event is a huge showcase of local artists, crafts, food, and entertainment for the entire community…
CULTURE
Rockmart Theatre hosting JUMP CUTS on April 23 & April 24
The Rockmart Cultural Arts Center is proud to present several upcoming events in the theatre this Spring, featuring The Academy of Performing Arts actors as well as students from Rockmart High School and the Rockmart Community…
LOCAL NEWS
Report: Man arrested on stalking, harassing communications charges after following victim from Cartersville to Rockmart
A Cartersville man remains in jail without bond on a pair of charges after he followed a woman from her job in Cartersville all the way to the Rockmart Walmart parking lot, where she was blocked…
CEDARTOWN
Cedar Valley Arts Festival a big hit over weekend despite Saturday rain
Note: All photos are courtesy of the Cedar Valley Arts Festival Facebook Page. – KtE Whether you just wanted to find some handmade arts and crafts or took part in the annual Road Race or Dog…
OBITUARIES
Mr. Gail Piper Hood
Mrs. Gail Piper Hood, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Mrs. Hood was born in Barnesville, Georgia to Myrtice Emmett Piper and Grover Cleveland Piper. Mrs. Hood was preceded in…
OBITUARIES
Mr. Stanley Van Thompson
Mr. Stanley Van Thompson, age 66 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Friday April 23, 2021. Stanley Thompson was born September 24, 1954 in Cedartown to the late Rev. Ernest Thompson and Molly Newton Thmpson. Surviving are…
GEORGIA
UGA grad student busted for cyberstalking Massachusetts woman
Dave Williams of Capitol Beat News Service provided this content for Polk.Today and other readers around Georgia to enjoy. Find additional state and political news at Capitol-beat.org. ATLANTA – A University of Georgia graduate student was charged Friday…
HEALTH
DPH Will Resume J&J Vaccinations in Georgia
Pending CDC Acceptance of ACIP Recommendation Atlanta – The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today recommended that the United States should resume Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations. Pending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)…