Tag: work
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Bridge build over N. Main St. branching over
GDOT contractors promised that a bridge over a branch of Cedar Creek would be done in 90 days when the work began back in January. They’re definitely on track to get that done amid a stretch of good weather in February and no traffic in the way with a deck already in place to begin…
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MJ Whaltey (Courtesy Gail Conner) GETTING ‘ROUND TO IT: New traffic pattern starting on March 10
It might not look like it, but the sign says it all: the roundabout at Piedmont Highway and Canal Street is almost done. Polk County’s first roundabout intersection is set to be completed by March 10 – at least per signage around the intersection posted by GDOT Contractors completing the work. Work has remained steady…
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“Two Months Left” for North Main bridge replacement
City Commissioners got an update on how a state project to replace a span across a tributary of Cedar Creek is getting on, and so far officials report the project is still on target for completion for the 90-day closure. The old bridge is gone and the foundation work is underway on the new span…
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Hwy 101 railroad crossing requiring detour starting next Monday
President’s Day will be a work day for contractors who are getting down to work on a needed safety project on Highway 101. The City of Rockmart announced for the second time in recent days a reminder to drivers that coming up next week, traffic will be down to one lane in both directions as…
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A RENEWED SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
Cedartown Public Library renovations moving along with new vision for spaces catering to all ages Imagine for a moment being able to defend the castle walls from a fierce dragon, leading a battle for survival. Or that you’re at the helm of a tall ship as the waves come crashing down on deck through a…
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SUBSCRIBER VIDEO: Board of Education Work Session – January 2025
The Polk County Board of Education held their first work session of 2025 on January 7 at 4 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room at the Central Office in Cedartown. Board members chose Britt Madden as the chair, and Judi Renshaw to serve as Vice Chair in taking up action items during the work session.…
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BRIDGE OUT
Demolition work gets underway for new bridge on North Main Street in Cedartown The day finally came, and for sure drivers are muttering mischief under their breath at officials at all level for daring to block the way to their destination. Wednesday morning, January 15 greeted commuters using North Main Street as their main path…
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Four way stop planned for Cave Spring Rd. intersection
A four-way stop will soon go into place as the city is taking the final steps toward ensuring detours around a main thoroughfare through town are safe to travel. During the opening work session of 2025, the only topic up for public discussion from the Cedartown City Commission was a new set of stop signs…
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Dunkin, Longhorn building progress being made in Rockmart
From the looks of things, progress on two new restaurants is gaining traction and buildings are on track to be done by springtime for opening dates in 2025. Dunkin Donuts and Longhorn Steakhouse announced earlier in the year their intentions to expand into Polk County with locations in Rockmart at the intersection of Highway 278…
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Potential new development coming to Canal Street
Development is coming to Canal Street, but what a new project might be is still up in the air. Property owner Larry Martin said workers are clearing an area of the 54+ acres of land that encompasses a strip of land along North Second Street, and then a wide area from Sheboygan Paint down close…