4 hrs ago | Cedartown Standard Plus
Rockmart gears up for Homespun Festival
Bill Wanke, with Ceramics by Cheryl of Temple, Ga., sets up some of the pottery and other crafts hand painted by his wife, Cheryl Wanke Friday afternoon at Seaborn Jones Park in downtown Rockmart.
Croker loses in early balloting; McClendon, Sullivan in likely runoff
Preliminary results from Tuesday's General Primary election painted a portrait of disappointment for an incumbent, long-serving county commissioner.
Light turnout continues at Fish Creek precinct
Mid-day voting continues light at precincts in Polk County. Only 165 ballots had been cast at the Fish Creek precinct by 12 noon.
Roy, Elaine to appear in Homespun parade
Roy and Elaine Anderson will be the grand marshal of the 2008 Homespun Festival Parade, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19 in Seaborn Jones Park, downtown Rockmart.
Rome and Calhoun theaters chosen for Fox Theatre pilot program Romes DeSoto Theater is among 15 community theaters to be selected for the Fox Theatre Institute pilot program.
History takes the stage in Cave Spring
A Cherokee princess is married in a cave. A Confederate soldier hides from Union troops in that cave during the Civil War.
Founder's Day Celebration scheduled in Braswell
Brenda Costello works on plans for the first Founder's Day Celebration in Braswell.
Spec building sale near; company expected to bring up to 80 jobs
A manufacturing firm, which will bring up to 80 jobs to Polk County, is nearing final agreement to purchase the 100,000 square foot speculative building in the Rockmart 101 Park.
Police make several drug arrests, charge two on warrants
A Rome man arrested Thursday had fled from his home during a May 14 search by the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force, reports stated.
Croker, Dean tapped to serve on DCA board
When the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board meets in August, its new leadership team will be in place.
Croker, Dean tapped to serve on DCA board
When the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board meets in August, its new leadership team will be in place.
3 sentenced to life for roles in murderous drug gang
A federal judge has sentenced three men to life in prison for taking part in a murderous northwest Georgia drug gang.
New FMC physicians heading to Polk
Greg J. Matechak Two new Floyd Medical Center physicians are coming to Polk County.
News, classifieds, businesses, and events in the area of Cedartown and Rockmart, GA
The Rockmart Journal, distributed to 3,400 households each Wednesday, is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Rockmart, GA. via Cedartown Standard Plus
Crawford qualifies for State House
From the Crawford campaign State Rep. Rick Crawford, D-Cedartown, qualified for re-election to the District 16 post of the Georgia House of Representatives. via Rome News - Tribune
The next meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association is on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 AM at the Polk County Historical Society in Cedartown. via Daily Citizen
Parents sue to resolve son's death
“We really didn't find out anything”
Kathleen Adams and Joe Ingram have spent the last three years suspended between a truth they believe and the justice they say they've been denied. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Governor makes executive appointments
Submitted by the Office of the Governor ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue has announced the following executive appointments: Board of Corrections W. Roger Waldrop, 69, Rockmart, At-Large Representative - Waldrop is ... via Dalton Daily Citizen
Local firms nominated for manufacturer award
Three manufacturing companies have been nominated by Coosa Valley Technical College and area Chambers of Commerce to receive the 2008 Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award. via Rome News - Tribune
Home 'ransacked' on Old Rockmart Road Police are investigating a reported burglary in Silver Creek. via Rome News - Tribune