OBITUARIES
Sandra Waits
Mrs. Sandra Cason Waits, age 80, of Rockmart passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sandra was born on August 21, 1945, in Dallas, GA, the daughter of the late Franklin Edward Cason, Sr. and Edna Ruth…
OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Plemons
Mrs. Patricia Ann Plemons, age 86, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. Mrs. Plemons was born in Rockmart on July 30, 1939, the daughter of the late Edward Nicholson and Margaret Lee…
OBITUARIES
Joel Jackson Jr.
Mr. Joel Jackson Jr., age 67, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away Sunday morning, March 8, 2026. Joel was born January 9, 1959, to the late Joel Jackson, Sr. and the late Carolyn Paradise Jackson. He…
OBITUARIES
Johnny Garrett
Mr. Johnny G. Garrett, age 79, of Rockmart, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following an extended illness surrounded by family. Johnny was born October 4, 1946, in Rockmart, GA, to…
OBITUARIES
Charles Argo Sr.
Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr., age 71, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026. Charles was born on September 2, 1954, to the late Thomas Jackson Argo and the late Christine Hobbs Argo.…
EDUCATION
PSD SkillsUSA students win big during 2026 state champs this weekend
Several students from Cedartown and Rockmart High School were crowned winners – or scored big – during the 2026 SkillsUSA State Championship and will get to onward to represent Polk County and Georgia on the national…
CULTURE
Friday deadline for Miss Polk County pageant to enter for 8th annual event in March
The registration deadline to take part in the upcoming Miss Polk County Pageant at Rockmart High School is coming up on Friday. Organizers are requesting that entries be completed and dues of $60 per contestant paid…
EDUCATION
PSD honors Young Georgia Authors winners for 2026
Students from across the Polk School District will have an opportunity to showcase their writing gifts after being named Young Georgia Authors representing the county on the next level. Cedartown Middle and High School students, Northside…
OBITUARIES
Alan Dale “Al” Statham
Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham, age 64, of Aragon, GA passed away Friday afternoon, February 6, 2026. Al was born in Rome, GA on July 24, 1961, to the late Billy Statham and Margaret Mitchell Statham.…
EDUCATION
2026 STAR Students & Teachers announced for Cedartown, Rockmart High
Cedartown and Rockmart High Schools both recently announced who will be this year’s STAR Students and Teachers representing the county for 2026. Senior Dayla Cetino-Hernandez is the Rockmart High School STAR Students, and she recognized Vivian…