Rockmart News Archives

The following property transactions were recorded in the Polk County Clerk of Court office for the month of June 2009.

The finalized results recently arrived on the countya s Adequate Yearly Progress reports from the Georgia Department of Education, and Polk School District can certainly be proud of the results.

Polk County drug officers made a third arrest last Friday after an investigation into what they claim is an organized ring that distributed approximately $100,000 worth of the prescription drug hydrocodone.

A police officer and two suspects sustained minor injuries last Friday after one of those suspects reportedly tried to steal an Aragon police car.

First National Bank of Polk County in Rockmart is selling baked goods today and next Friday to raise awareness of breast cancer.

The following people have been arrested on the listed charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book.

Rockmart Youth Wrestling sign-ups will be held on the following dates: Oct. 22, 26, 27 and 29; Nov.

Buses gather outside Northside Elementary shortly before the bell rings. Buses gather outside Northside Elementary shortly before the bell rings.

Kellie Taylor uses Cindy, a Chow, to model a costume for the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest that could be worn during the annual Festival of Treats in downtown Rockmart on Oct.

CARTERSVILE, GA - Ella Dee Crabtree, 68, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at her residence.

The 2009 goal for the Rockmart-Aragon United Fund Campaign is $30,000. Donations are accepted throughout the year, but October is the month when the spotlight shines on the organizationa s efforts to help less fortunate in the community.

Harriett Bray holds book, "Embrace Your Cancer," which she said is to encourage anyone facing terminal disease.

A local fitness trainer faces charges of stealing laundry services and profits from his employer, according to Det.

The historic Van Wert Church now has a marker as a constant reminder of its place in Polk County history - thanks to the Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

There havena t been any more arrests overnight from the sting targeting an alleged car theft ring in Polk County, according to records available at the Polk County Sheriffa s Office.

The three civil cases expected to go to trial in September are in a legal limbo, according to records at the Polk County Clerk of Superior Courta s office.

Amanda Loveless, nurse, gives a seasonal flu shot to Marty Bevins, son of Sonia Bevins of Rockmart.

A driver crashed into a support column and two newspaper boxes at the Ingles grocery store in Rockmart Tuesday night because his gas pedal was stuck, according to Rockmart police reports.

A capacity crowd attended the 30th annual GED Graduation and Awards Ceremony at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rockmart Thursday, Sept.

The investigation of two Polk County police officers is ongoing, according to a written statement from Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd sent to the Rockmart Journal in response to a Freedom of Information request.