Tag: November
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Bradley seeking Purple Heart medalists for Vets honor in November
Rockmart-area vets who have been honored with the Purple Heart after being wounded in combat are being requested to contact a Rockmart City Council member for upcoming honors in November. Councilmember Mike Bradley requested during the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, October 11 for any vet with a Rockmart mailing address to reach out…
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Rockmart Farmers Market getting ready for holiday season with gift options from local vendors
Come on out to see the Rockmart Farmers Market during the Winter season for their Holiday Market! Be sure to visit your favorite local vendors all in one place, or come out if you’ve never been before and fall in love with some of these products. The Rockmart Farmers Market is open on Thursdays each…
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When voters take part in elections, they get this sticker above for casting a ballot. Rockmart City Council race gets a challenger as qualifying continues this week
A challenger has entered the race for the 2021 Election in a Rockmart City Council race. On Tuesday, Rockmart’s Will Dover entered the race to face off against incumbent Joe Henderson in Ward 1, according to Elections Director Brande Coggins. Incumbents Lucile Harris, Mike Bradley and Henderson all qualified on Monday to get on the…
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New communications system on track for mid-2021 completion
Progress is on track for Polk County public safety officials and others to switch on a new radio communication system and get greater coverage across the area than what’s currently in place. County Commissioner Ray Carter reported that Polk County’s new P-25 mission critical public safety communications system being built by Motorola remains in the…
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Chamber to hold County Commission District 2 candidate forum on October 1
Before the November election and the only local race on the ballot for a county office, voters will have a chance to hear from candidates in the upcoming forum being organized by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Working around the COVID-19 restrictions that restrict gathering sizes but wishing to accommodate the public in being…
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Poll workers needed by Board of Elections for November vote
Want to make a difference this election year, but don’t want to be involved in a campaign? There’s a way to help that ensures the right to vote is upheld for those heading to the polls in November. The Polk County Board of Elections is joining the rest of the state in seeking help finding…