Tag: April 24
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Gregory Scott Shaw
Mr. Gregory Scott Shaw, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1962 in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Mr. Shaw graduated from CHS, class of 1980, where he was an active band member. In Greg’s past time he enjoyed riding motorcycles in the mountains. He…
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Joseph S. (Joe) Rayburn
Mr. Joseph S. (Joe) Rayburn, age 84, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Mr. Rayburn was born on July 13, 1937 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Ollie S. Rayburn and Gertrude Caldwell Rayburn. Joe lived all his life in Polk County. He was retired from General Motors, where he worked…
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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 a race and awards went out to students for their art projects hung around the tennis courts at Peek…
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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 to enjoy. When the festival began in 1954, the event was championed by the Downtown Merchant Association of Cedartown…
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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 Chorus. First up, the RCAC will showcase JUMP CUTS on Saturday, April 23 at 6:30 PM, and again on…
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Report: Man called 911 without emergency multiple times, jailed on misdemeanor charges
A Rockmart man who called 911 multiple times over a day remains in jail on just a single charge on bail today, according to Polk County Police reports. Kevin Dean Jackson, 47, of 51 Crayton St., Rockmart, was jailed by Polk County Police on Saturday, April 24 following 24 hours of multiple calls to 911…
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Police: Man busted windows, threw a chair during angry outburst over the weekend
A Rockmart man remains in the Polk County Jail on a single misdemeanor charge after reports that he busted out windows and threw a chair at a woman during an angry outburst, according to Polk County Police reports. Mark Jason Williams, 47, of 224 Lakeview Road, Rockmart, was arrested on a charge of a simple…
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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 Show, the Cedar Valley Arts Festival over the weekend had something for everyone – even with a wet Saturday.…
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Mr. Jerry Thurman
Mr. Jerry Thurman, age 60, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1961 in Centre, Alabama to the late John and Dovie Hunter Thurman. He was avid fan of Drag Racing and always up for a good fishing trip. He spent many years working as a handyman…
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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 8 p.m., sunny skies expected tomorrow
Temperatures are set to drop and a thunderstorm is passing over Polk County as the National Weather Service has a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m., and is keeping a watch in place until 10 p.m. After wet weather moved through this morning, another line of storms is pushing through this evening and…