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Yesterday | Rome News

12 cited in Polk County alcohol sting

Twelve Polk County stores are facing possible sanctions after an undercover operation revealed their clerks were selling alcohol to minors, according to police.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA, Aragon, GA

Wed May 15, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening today May 15

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 15: 1. The Rockmart Civic Arts Commission 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg.

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Related Topix: Rockmart, GA, Cedartown, GA

Tue May 14, 2013

Rome News

Aragon man enters not guilty plea in shooting death of his wife

A former Aragon man pleaded not guilty in Polk County Superior Court Tuesday, May 14, to charges of murdering his wife.

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Related Topix: Aragon, GA, Violent Crime

Cedartown Standard Plus

Officials express concern over sewer line funding for new PMC

Local officials are concerned about helping finance sewer infrastructure to Polk County's new $40 million hospital.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA

Rome News

3 jail inmates charged with felony after flooding incident

Floyd County Jail officials are tabulating the cost of repairs after they say three inmates flooded their cells during the weekend by overflowing toilets.

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Related Topix: Floyd County, GA, Rockmart, GA, Armuchee, GA

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening today May 14

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 14: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA

Mon May 13, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

Ten arrested in Rockmart drug bust

Ten people face criminal charges after a drug raid in Rockmart last Thursday ended with police seizing methamphetamine.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Rockmart, GA, Aragon, GA

Sat May 11, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening this weekend May 11-12

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County this weekend, May 11-12: Saturday 1. The Friendly Baptist Church WMU will hold a yard and bake sale on Saturday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner lot of Canal and Main Streets next to the thrift store.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Tallapoosa, GA, Gospel, Brian Free & Assurance

Fri May 10, 2013

Rome News

Polk County issues "boil water" advisory for customers

Polk School District took steps to ensure student safety once they were made aware of the Polk County Water Boil Advisory this morning.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA

Wed May 08, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening today May 8

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 8: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA

Tue May 07, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening today May 7

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 7: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA

Sat May 04, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

What's happening this weekend May 4-5

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County this weekend, May 4-5: Saturday 1. Spring Creek Baptist Church, 2636 Chulio road, Rome will hold a 5k/walk on Saturday May 4. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration is $35 on race day.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA, Events, Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA

Thu May 02, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

Combined forces working for county's benefit

Good things happen when folks work together, according to a local law enforcement official.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Rockmart, GA, Drugs, Marijuana

Rome News

5 arrested in Polk Co. drug bust

Police arrested five people and seized drugs and a number of suspected stolen items in a drug bust at a Canal Street residence Wednesday, May.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Cedartown, GA

Wed May 01, 2013

Cedartown Standard Plus

County proposes $19 million budget

Polk's proposed $19 million 2014 budget will include more than $600,000 in increased spending, according to county officials.

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Related Topix: Rockmart, GA, Cedartown, GA, Aragon, GA