Tag: participant
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The Polk County Sheriffs Office located in Cedartown is the home to the Polk County Jail. New PCSO Project Purpose funded through GaMEP grant launches
A new path forward for those facing re-entry after incarceration began on Wednesday, hoping to provide those looking for a second chance an opportunity to find something better for themselves. Project Purpose officially launched on Wednesday at the Polk County Jail, a partnership with the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance that offers classes for those serving sentences…
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Marjorie Ruth Hubbard
Marjorie Ruth Hubbard, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 She was born on December 21, 1942; she was the daughter of the late William Tommie and Sara Ethelene Powers Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her brother, William T. (Billy) Hubbard. She is survived by her nephews, John…
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Commission Chair Jessica Payton expressed her concern with community comments over transitional housing locations within the city, and how programs like these are needed no matter what neighborhood they are located. City Commission refuses vote on Cleo St. request
Community around Turner Street Park claims problems around existing housing The Cedartown City Commission refused to take a vote this past Monday night after a group of local residents – all older and retired – came out to complain about current transitional housing located in the area around Turner Street Park. So any further request…
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GO: Racers make their mark in 20th running of Cedartown Wheelchair 5K
The temperature and humidity felt off the charts on Thursday evening, July 6 when the crowd gathered in front of Peek Park in Cedartown to watch this year’s edition of the Cedartown Wheelchair 5K. The event – marking the 20th running overall since the year 2000 when the race began – saw participants from around…
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Report: Drug Court Program Coordinator resigns over issues with contractor meeting participant requirements
The Tallapoosa Circuit Drug Court is at the center of new allegations posed by its former coordinator, who resigned only after months in the position and having left making allegations against the company who are supposed to be providing a full range of services for only $7,000 a month. Robert “Vann” Blankenship Jr., former program…