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Polk County has purchased a new engine from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. It will be used by the Lake Creek Fire Department. (Contributed photo)
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Polk County has purchased a new fire engine and is now working with Rockmart on an automatic aid agreement.
The new engine is the first in a series that will be purchased with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds.
It is a KME international 1250 gallon per minute pumper, with a 750-gallon tank, automatic transmissions and an international engine.
The aging truck, which was purchased in 1982, has not been retired from use. It will be used as a reserve vehicle, according to Randy Lacey, public safety director.
“No vehicle is taken out of service until it is ready for surpl...
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Polk County has purchased a new engine from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. It will be used by the Lake Creek Fire Department. (Contributed photo)
Jun 20, 2013 | 0 | 0 |
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Polk County has purchased a new fire engine and is now working with Rockmart on an automatic aid agreement.
The new engine is the first in a series that will be purchased with Special Purpose Loca...
Jun 20, 2013 | 0 | 9 |
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The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, June 20:
1. The American Cancer Society in Polk County needs volunteers. If you have a few hours a week or a month pleas...
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