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Rockmart Walmart provides Ferst Readers donation
Ferst Readers are going to put books in the hands of another 27 youth from Polk County thanks to a recent donation. The Walmart in Rockmart provided a $1,150 grant to Ferst Readers of Polk County in recent days. Patty Rogers from Ferst Readers provided the following from the organization: “We appreciate your love and […] The post Rockmart Walmart provides Ferst Readers donation appeared first on Polk Today.
GALLERY: Past report details Cedartown accomplishments as decade closed
Amid National Preservation Month being recognized in May (along with many others,) the City of Cedartown took a few minutes out of their time to recognize the importance and consistent support for preserving local history via the Polk County Historical Society. Arleigh Johnson, the PCHS Director, was on-hand to receive the honor and provided her […] The post GALLERY: Past report details Cedartown accomplishments as decade closed appeared first on Polk Today.
Teaching With Their Kids
The pride the two mothers feel for their children shows in their body language, their words, and the enormous smiles they have on their faces, as they each talk about their child, who not only followed in their footsteps to become a teacher but is currently teaching at the same school. Elizabeth Wilkes, a sixth-grade teacher at Elm Street Elementary, and Caroline Threadgill, a paraprofessional at West Central Elementary, share similarities and differences. One thread ties them together though, and that’s how proud they are...
After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - On a recent afternoon, Sara Tornincasa is in her kitchen prepping a salad, supervised by her cat Binx, and soaking in how far she has come in the last 18 months. At 46, the Cartersville High School ESL teacher and single mother of an 18-year-old daughter is...
POLICE: Three jailed, drugs found in “dirty” home in Rockmart area
Polk County Police took three into custody and found methamphetamine and marijuana inside of what reports described as a “dirty” home on Old Cartersville Road in the Rockmart area. Reports stated that Houston Pointer, 26; April Reitz, 43; and William Traylor, 50, all of the Old Cartersville Road address in Rockmart, were taken into custody […] The post POLICE: Three jailed, drugs found in “dirty” home in Rockmart area appeared first on Polk Today.
Annual Spring Show coming up on May 25 for Cedartown Academy of Performing Arts
Mark those calendars and get tickets now to enjoy an afternoon of dancers at the Cedartown Performing Arts Center. The Cedartown Academy of Performing Arts is set to hold its 8th annual Spring Show, this year themed “Pages & Pirouettes!” coming up on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The upcoming performance is perfect for all ages […] The post Annual Spring Show coming up on May 25 for Cedartown Academy of Performing Arts appeared first on Polk Today.
FOUND: 12-year-old girl missing in Hiram found
HIRAM, Ga. - Police say the missing girl has been found. The Hiram Police Department is looking for 12-year-old Lilyrose Ukpo. She was last seen in the area of Venture Path of Enterprise Path. She was wearing a dark blue or black shirt, blue bell-bottom jeans, and black boots. She was carrying a black bookbag.
We Care Veterans Fair Returns To Rome Thursday
An event that provided information and services to hundreds of Northwest Georgia veterans is returning to Rome, at a much larger venue, on Thursday. The We Care Veterans Fair is organized by United Military Care, a nonprofit serving veterans that was founded in 2012. Their stated mission is to ensure veterans of all ages, branches, and lifestyles receive the care and support necessary to live their best life. Last year’s...
See this Historic Monument to Friendship
Situated near the bustling railroad tracks in downtown Cartersville lies a unique monument that is a symbol of great friendship. The story of how the marble monument came to stand on the site is an interesting tale that reveals the appreciation of a local businessman named Mark Cooper to some of his dear friends.
VOTE 2024: As last week continues, Polk cracks 1,000 early votes
Voters are still making their way to the polls in Polk County slower than expected for local races being decided (or continued) for the 2024 primaries. As of the end of business on Monday, 1,160 voters had cast a ballot in person early at two of Polk County’s seven precincts. The Cedartown precinct had reported […] The post VOTE 2024: As last week continues, Polk cracks 1,000 early votes appeared first on Polk Today.
Rev Up Nostalgia at the Savoy Automobile Museum
The Savoy Automobile Museum offers visitors a glimpse into decades of car history. Meander among the world-class collection of vehicles that are sprawled throughout the 65,000 square foot facility. With an emphasis on the diversity of the automotive industry, the museum offers a mixture of permanent and rotating galleries. Visitors can enjoy an engaging display in a journey through time with helpful docents along the way.
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