OBITUARIES
Billy Crawford
Mr. Billy Peek Crawford, age 84, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Billy was born in Cedartown, GA, on October 3, 1941, to the late Jim Crawford and the late Bobbie Everett Crawford.…
LOCAL NEWS
New Van Wert Fire Station foundations going down
The new Van Wert Fire Station – one of two new stations for Polk County Fire-Rescue – is getting its foundations settled, and the station that consolidates two on the west side of the county is…
ARRESTS
Polk Jail report – Friday, July 24, 2026
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Friday, July 24, 2026 report below.
OBITUARIES
Oscar “Buddy” Winslett
Mr. Oscar “Buddy” Winslett, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Oneonta, Alabama. He was the son of the late Cliff and Louise…
OBITUARIES
Cora Elizabeth Norman
Ms. Cora Elizabeth Norman, age 84, of Rockmart transitioned July 24, 2025. Complete arrangements are forthcoming. To the Norman/Phillips family, we at F. K. Jones Funeral Home extend to you our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our…
COURT
Protest gives families opportunity to plea for justice
Jury trial for 2019 Rockmart shooting suspect still months away Years have gone by where mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, family members and friends have waited patiently following the tragic events of a January night…
GALLERY
Water Days provide relief from heat in Rockmart
Summer is still in full swing as temperatures remain up, but local youth got an opportunity for some relief on Wednesday and Thursday thanks to the Rockmart Recreation Department. A portion of Hilburn Field was turned…
ARRESTS
Polk Jail report – Thursday, July 24, 2025
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Thursday, July 24, 2025 report below.
OBITUARIES
Judy Long
Ms. Judy Long, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Judy Longino Long of Cedartown, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was 76 years old and born at Floyd Hospital on December…
OBITUARIES
Timmy Sauceda
Mr. Timmy Sauceda, age 42, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Timmy was born September 21, 1981, in Centre, Alabama, to Sherry Sauceda and the late Eliseo Charles Sauceda. Timmy was of the Christian faith and…