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Trees down, damage from thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Polk County until 2:15 p.m.Reports of downed trees and other damage on Pea Ridge Road has been received. Details will be listed as they become avai...
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4-way stop sign to be placed on Collard Valley Road
Police count 14 wrecks at the intersection since 2005
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Suessical the Musical debuts tonight
A 72-member cast made of up local children and young adults has been busy this summer, perfecting their rendition of “Suessical the Musical” in order to dazzle Cedartown audiences this weekend.Seus...
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Rockmart and Polk County law enforcement officers, foreground, watch as members of the Paulding County SWAT team enter 452 Clearwater St., Rockmart around 3 p.m. today. The lone occupant of the home reportedly killed himself hours before entry was made into the house.</br> Police identify suicide victim
SWAT team finds man dead upon entering home
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CVTC1.jpg CVTC students let loose at Rome campus
Students from the Polk County campus of Coosa Valley Technical College traveled to Rome Wednesday to take part in Survivor Day, a day of indoor and outdoor fun student activities held annually at C...
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Heritage Celebration planned in Aragon
The Aragon Historical Society plans to host a “Heritage Celebration” on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Pittman Field.Hopes are to make the celebration an annual event to promote awareness of the community’s...
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This TV screen capture shows Hardin performing on  America s Got Talent  Tuesday night. Rockmart woman eliminated after second appearance on 'Talent'
Rockmart resident Holly Hardin was eliminated tonight after her second appearance on the NBC program “America’s Got Talent.”The 19-year-old sang “When God-Fearin’ Wome...
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Firefighters battle blaze on Anderson Road
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Most of Polk County's volunteer fire departments were on the scene at 281 Anderson Road, Rockmart, fighting a structure fire Tuesday afternoon.Several stations were asked to set up drop tanks to he...
County board keeps same tax levy
by Agnes Hagin
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The 2009 net tax levy, approved by the Polk County Board of Commissioners, will be the same as the rate set for 2008 — unincorporated, 10.512 mills and incorporated, 11.253 mills.The motion by Comm...
Rockmart council approves new budget
by Agnes Hagin
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Changes to the City of Rockmart's $7,669,978 FY2009 budget were made prior to its adoption.Manager Jeff Ellis said this year's proposed budget would bring belt tightening to all departments until t...
'Thrive' strives to help residents with weight struggles
by Julie Bragg
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CEDARTOWN -- Travis Martin is an emphatic person. He understands what it is like to struggle with food and to struggle with weight. He understands because he has lived with weight issues his whole ...
McDonald to assume post Hutcheson has filled for 17 years
by Agnes Hagin
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Eric McDonald has been named the new president of the Polk County Chamber ofCommerce/Development Authority, effective in early September.McDonald will fill the position held by Karolyn Hutcheson fo...
Run-off election Tuesday
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Today, August 1, is the last day voters can request an absentee ballot from the county registrar’s office for the statewide General Primary Election Run-off on Tuesday. All absentee ballots must be...
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Illuminated performers line the floor of the National Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)AP - Once-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pyrotechnics and pageantry.


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In this image, made from television, Russian tanks are moving towards the breakaway South Ossetia republic's capital, Tskhinvali, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. Russia's Defense Ministry says it has sent reinforcements to its peacekeepers deployed to South Ossetia to help end bloodshed. Georgian officials confirmed that the Russian convoy had crossed the border and was advancing toward Tskhinvali. Georgia launched a massive attack Friday to regain control over South Ossetia, using heavy artillery, aircraft and armor. South Ossetian officials said at least 15 people were killed Friday and an unspecified number were wounded. (AP Photo/APTN)AP - Russia sent columns of tanks and reportedly bombed Georgian air bases Friday after Georgia launched a major military offensive Friday to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia, threatening to ignite a broader conflict.


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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is seen in a booking photo taken at the Wayne County, Michigan jail on August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Wayne County Jail/HandoutAP - Michigan's attorney general announced he was charging Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick with two felony assault charges stemming from a confrontation between Kilpatrick and a sheriff's detective.


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