The new Van Wert Fire Station – one of two new stations for Polk County Fire-Rescue – is getting its foundations settled, and the station that consolidates two on the west side of the county is…
A new station combining the Blooming Grove and Esom Hill fire stations will soon open for volunteers to use when their services are needed, and another new station over in Van Wert is now underway and…
Mr. Joseph Hubert Bright, age 77, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, June 8, 2026, at his residence. Hubert was born in Van Wert, GA, on June 6, 1949, son of the late Willie H.…
Two for price of one, per officials as new station at Van Wert now underway Grading work is starting this coming week on a plot next to Van Wert Elementary School and County Building Inspector Brian…
Mrs. Bobbie Jane Garner Barnes, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday evening, September 19, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Barnes was born in Van Wert, GA, on September 23, 1939, daughter of the late…
Get on the mark and signed up now for an upcoming race to help raise money for a local law enforcement program helping bring outreach efforts to youth in the classroom. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
WELSHFest 2023 kicked off with congregational hymns on Friday evening at the Historic Van Wert Church. The event continues in downtown Rockmart today! Opening ceremonies are at 11 a.m. Check back for more coverage from the…
After a hiatus that began in 2020, WELSHhFest is returning to downtown Rockmart this spring with a focus on reigniting a local connection with the past from the British Isles. Festivities will be getting underway for…
The Keep Polk Beautiful annual cleanup for Rivers Alive is coming to downtown Rockmart this weekend, as well as the Tori Luke Foundation’s annual trail cleanup event as well. On Saturday, the annual Rivers Alive cleanup…
Polk County Police report that a missing juvenile still hasn’t been found after leaving home Monday. Detectives with the PCPD said that as of this morning, Jatoria Paige, 16, remains missing and is hoped to be…
