Tag: October 18
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Lillie Rutherford
Mrs. Lillie Rutherford, age 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Mrs. Rutherford was born January 26, 1942, in Dallas, Georgia, daughter of the late P.D. Strickland and Edith Moore Strickland. Mrs. Rutherford enjoyed watching game shows and the excitement of completing crossword puzzles. Above all, she received her greatest joy while with her family.…
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Lisa Wade Byess
Mrs. Lisa Wade Byess, age 66 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Katherine Coleman Wade. Mrs. Byess is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Randy Lyn Byess; daughter, Amy Lynn Byess Lovig; son,…
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When voters take part in elections, they get this sticker above for casting a ballot. Slow start for opening days of Early Voting
After the first three days of Early Voting for local elections in Polk County, the ballots cast thus far are on the low side for the two precincts open through November 3 ahead of Election Day 2023. So far, the Board of Elections has posted just 19 ballots cast in Cedartown, and 43 in Rockmart…
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Polk Jail report – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, October 18, 2023 report below.
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Virginia M. Peek
Mrs. Virginia M. Peek, age 96, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 2022 following an extended illness. Funeral services are set for 1pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Morris Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Copeland’s Bridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from…
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Raymond Edward Parish
Mr. Raymond Edward Parish, age 54, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1967 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Edward Lee and Sara Doris Vice Parish. Mr. Parish is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynn Sanders Parish; daughters, Harmony Shaw and…
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Polk Jail report – Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Tuesday, October 18, 2022 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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First frost on it’s way this week as chilly weather arrives early to Polk County
It’s time to bring the plants indoors, and cover up anything you want to save outside and make sure any outdoor pets have a cozy and heated spot to sleep. The first frost is likely on its way as soon as tomorrow morning in some spots, and across the county as chilly weather arrives early…
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Pearl York Johnson
Mrs. Pearl York Johnson, age 84, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Mrs. Johnson was born on May 19, 1937 in Aragon, GA, to her late parents: James Melvin York and Willie Mae Easlen York. Pearl lived all her life in Aragon and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Johnson loved to…
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Police: Drugs and gun seized, youth relocated as a result of a traffic stop and search of a house
Foster youth listed as missing person in Cobb County returned home as well; two jailed in early Tuesday morning incident A traffic stop Monday night in the Rockmart area saw a strange set of events end with youth being taken from their home in the middle of the night on Tuesday, a foster parent finding…