Tag: September 1
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Randy Earl Fincher
Mr. Randy Earl Fincher, age 66, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Monday morning, September 1st, 2025. Mr. Fincher was born on August 29, 1959, in Rockmart, Georgia to the late William E. “Red” Fincher and Frances Adaline Bollen Fincher. Randy dedicated his career to the Polk County Road Department, where he worked with pride and…
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Greg Gray
Mr. Greg Gray, age 72, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. Mr. Gray was born January 23, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, son of the late David Gray and Jacqueline “Jackie” Mary Thorne Gray. Mr. Gray proudly served our nation in the United States Navy, a commitment that reflected the deep sense of duty and service…
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The new Valvoline still has some work to be completed before it is ready to open, but expect the contractors to have it ready before the end of 2025. Valvoline getting close to completion
Expect a new auto service business to open in Rockmart before year’s end as construction workers are making good progress on completing the new Valvoline location off of Nathan Dean Parkway. Construction began in 2024 with site preparations going through the early half of the year on the new Valvoline Oil & Lube location, bringing…
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Doris Irene Welch
Mrs. Doris Irene Welch, age 81, of Aragon, GA passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. Doris was born in Buffalo, NY on August 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Lawrence Youman and Mona Townsand Youman. She had been a resident of Aragon since 1987 and was of the Baptist faith. Doris enjoyed sewing, cooking,…
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PCPD: Man charged for continued false 911 calls
A 911 call placed over the weekend was the reason a man ended up in custody and later released from jail on bond, according to Polk County Police reports. Gary Lee Lackey, 64, of a Cedartown address, called 911 for the fifth time since July 2024 making false claims to operators when he dialed again…
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Fonzie and Danna are the Pets of the Week for September 1, 2024. Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, September 1, 2024
Fonzie Fonzie is a very outgoing young fella that is 1 year old and only 15 pounds. He is playful and loving. He’s learning to walk on a leash. Fonzie was pulled from high kill shelter so we really don’t know a lot about him but we know that we like him very much and think…
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PCSO catches up with wanted man who stole vehicle from CHS, fled from PCPD in September incidents
A Cedartown-area man somehow avoided the long arm of the law twice in September, but justice caught up with him over the weekend according to local reports from law enforcement. Justin Allen Bragg, 35, of a Cedartown-area address, was booked into custody Sunday after getting away from two different department during the month of September…
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Polk Jail report – Friday, September 1, 2023
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Friday, September 1, 2023 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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Opal Bevis
Mrs. Opal Bevis, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 95. She was residing in Cedartown, GA, where she had made countless memories and touched the lives of those around her. Opal was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on June 3, 1928 daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Durward Bevis, Sr.…
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John Wayne King
Mr. John Wayne King, age 69, passed away, Friday, September 1, 2023. Mr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia, April 3, 1954, son of the late John King and Mary Jarrell King. In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by several family members. He is survived by an aunt, Robin Brannon;…