Tag: process
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Sixth candidate submits application for District 1 post
The Polk County Commission will definitely have a tough choice to make in the coming weeks to decide who will replace dearly departed County Commissioner Gary Martin. Especially with the addition of a sixth name for consideration ahead of today’s deadline to apply. Former Assistant County Manager David McElwee decided just after polls closed on…
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Christmas is for Kids applications open at Rockmart PD until Nov. 10
The Rockmart Police Department are helping to ensure local youth who would otherwise go without have a happy holiday when they wake up on Christmas morning as their Christmas is for Kids program returns for 2025. Applications to be able to participate will be open until November 10 at 4 p.m., when the enrollment period…
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Catherine McGinnis Applicant for County Commission District 1 role disqualified for consideration
Voter registration address doesn’t match current residence One of the four current applicants being considered for the Polk County Commission seat has been disqualified as an applicant after a procedural issue with her voter registration forced a decision from the County Commission over what to do about the problem. Voter registration is closed across the…
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David Lindsey (left) with Gary Martin; Catherine McGinnis (right) are the two applicants so far for the District 1 County Commission seat left open after Martin passed away earlier this month. Two applicants open process for County Commission District 1 seat
Whoever is going to end up serving out the remainder of County Commissioner Gary Martin’s term will have some big shoes to fill in the coming months. County Commissioners are still taking applications – a resume and letter of intent, to be exact – for the District 1 seat now vacant following the District 1…
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Brock: Working on plans for new store, hoping to have it open by end of 202
Local business owner one of two to win application lottery for liquor license in Rockmart Clint Brock is expecting to be busier than ever as he is one of two local business owners who are taking on the challenge of opening one of the first two liquor stores within the Rockmart city limits. Brock, along…
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Lottery completed Thursday night for liquor store applicants
Two chosen to get chance to open package stores in Rockmart city limits after voters approve sales in 2021 Note: This story has been updated with additional information. Voters last year chose to allow for package liquor sales to begin within the city limits of Rockmart, and the time came on the evening of February…
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Atkins: Search for new Superintendent entering the next phase
When Superintendent Laurie Atkins announced in early November her plans to retire, the search got underway almost immediately to determine who will replace her when the school year comes to a close in late May. For the past three weeks, the Polk School District has been taking applications for the position, and now that phase…
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Board of Elections reports state investigator looking into system error involving June and August absentee ballot surrenders
Votes in Polk County that were cast in the June primary and August run-off are being looked at by a investigator from the Secretary of State’s office, but local officials said there is no issue and that a computer system problem caused the follow-up from authorities. Elections Coordinator Brande Coggins said that between the June…