Tag: session
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County taking applications to fill vacant District 1 seat through rest of term
The Polk County Commission is taking applications from District 1 residents to determine who will serve out the rest of the term left following the passing of Commissioner Gary Martin last week. County officials noted in a release this morning that applications in the form of a letter of intent and a resume must be…
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Cedartown honors National Hispanic Heritage Month
It has become a regular tradition for Cedartown Commissioner Matt Foster over recent years. He clears his throat, dons his best teacher voice, and begins to read from a proclamation that is near and dear to his and many other hearts across the country. The City of Cedartown honored local residents and many more of…
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The corner of Davis Road at the Highway 27 Bypass could end up being a Publix and other stores in the coming years. Zoning change moving forward for future Publix site
Additional potential tenants shown off in plans Could Cedartown get a Publix plus more stores with a proposed development? The first step toward making that happen took place this morning as the Cedartown Planning Commission met to determine whether to allow for the change from C-2 to PD-2 (Commercial to Planned Development) on the Davis…
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Taxes are about to go up in Polk
Property tax millage rates set by County Commission for residents with an increase Over three public hearings, the public let the Polk County Commission know that any increase in taxes was going to come with consequences for local residents – especially seniors who live on fixed incomes and can’t eat the cost. But despite that,…
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County Commission denies zoning change for Cave Spring Road building
A request to the Polk County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening to change a property’s zoning on Cave Spring Road was denied after neighbors around the area cited a variety of safety concerns if the plan for the structure were allowed to move forward. The former Animal Hospital on Cave Spring Road was sought…
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Aragon City Council meeting called off for July
Council members unavailable due to pre-planned trip, illness One council member is out of town this week, and another is ill and won’t be able to participate in this month’s meeting of the Aragon City Council. Per Mayor Judd Fee, a quorum isn’t available this week after one council member happens to be on vacation…
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SUBSCRIBER VIDEO: Polk County Board of Education Work Session – June 3, 2025
The Polk County Board of Education held their June 3, 2025 work session at 4 p.m. at the Central Office. Included in discussions were committee reports, a review of the upcoming June 17 agenda, and tabling two policy requests until next month for approval. Additionally, the 14-day period to announce a Superintendent candidate was also…
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binary comment City Commission approves closures of old alleyways
School Lane, Sixth Street residents will split portions of alleys no longer used Two of three alleyways that were being considered for closure were approved for turning over to the residents whose property borders the old entrances and exits, but one will remain in city hands thanks to existing infrastructure underground. City Commissioners approved the…
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binary comment CDA to meet on April 15 for apartment complex bond request
A developer who is seeking to bring an apartment complex within the city limits is also looking for the city to act as an agent so they can seek better terms on the market for being able to build the multimillion dollar project. Work has been underway to figure out financing for the future Estates…
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Carlton Drive’s updated planned development gets City Council approval
Rockmart City Council members on Tuesday night witnessed a walkout of residents who were upset at the decision they made approving a new planned development for Rockmart – the second in just over a year that’ll bring new homes and new neighbors to the area around a busy intersection in the city limits. It was…