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Jim Croy Sr., P.E., managing partner, Croy Engineering, presents information about the duties of the city engineer position during the January meeting of the Aragon Mayor and Council. (Agnes Hagin/thepolkfishwrap.com)
Redmond seeks ambulance base in Aragon
City officials are considering a proposed lease agreement for use of the Aragon Fire Department building as a base for a Redmond ambulance. Marty Robinson, Community Resource Coordinator, Redmond,...
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John Purser, left, talks with his daughter Bree Brown and granddaughter Mackenzie, right, about rules of the road for teen drivers in Georgia. (Agnes Hagin/thepolkfishwrap.com)
Local teen driver gets life-saving information
Mackenzie Brown, 16, not only has a new drivers license but life-saving knowledge that comes with the privilege. She has received the “speech” from her grandfather, John Purser, All State Insuranc...
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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp
Secretary of State Kemp reminds Georgians to renew their corporate registrations online
Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp today reminded officers and registered agents of corporate entities registered in Georgia that the annual renewal period has started, and the renewal...
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Executive Director Tamaka Hudson, Polk County Chamber of Commerce, focuses on 2012 committees and the topics planned for upcoming meetings. (Agnes Hagin/thepolkfishwrap.com)
Chamber initiative seeks to help new business owners
A new program of work will be presented during the annual Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Great Room at First Baptist Church, 311 Elm Street, Rockmart....
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A camellia tree is filled with blossoms that bring people and interest to Whitehead s Flower House, 215 East Elm Street, Rockmart.
Blooming camellia gets attention at florist shop
Sunlight filters through the green leaves and mass of blossoms on a camellia tree that grows near Whitehead’s Flower House, 215 East Elm Street, Rockmart. Chuck Leathers, owner, laughed when he he...
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Those working to provide Christmas for local children: from left, Capt. Michelle Cooper; Andy Fairel, Floyd EMS; Ken Futch, Floyd and Polk County Toys for Tots Coordinator; CWO@ Mike Culver, Meggitt; Sgt. Scott Ragar, Meggitt; SSgt. Andy Schwake, Meggitt; Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells; Chuck Thaxton, Floyd EMS. Not pictures SSgt. Steve Hernandez and Sgt. Anthony Earwood.
Meggitt, Floyd EMS and Toys for Tots team up to donate nearly 400 toys
Hundreds of Rockmart area children are going to get a Christmas thanks to a local company. The employees of the Meggitt Polymers and Composites organized their Christmas charity drive for the thir...
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John Quinlivan, CEO of Redmond Regional Medical Center presents a $10,000 grant to Polk Primary Care on Tuesday. From left to right are Kim Scoggins, administrator of Polk Medical Center, Sara Heath, RN, APRN, nurse practitioner at Polk Primary Care Center, Malindy Elyn, RN, nurse manager, at Polk County Health Department, John Quinlivan, CEO Redmond Regional Medical Center and Missy Puckett, RN, director of nursing at Polk Medical Center. (Jake Carter/thepolkfishwrap.com)
Redmond gives $10k check to Polk Primary Care
Polk Primary Center in Cedartown received a $10,000 grant from Redmond Regional Medical Center Tuesday. The grant was presented by Redmond CEO John Quinlivan to help offset costs of running the ce...
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Local businesses, team up to sell holiday wreaths to benefit Cancer Navigators
Area artists, florists, garden clubs, businesses and interior designers from Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties have joined with the Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren, MD Cancer Center to create and sel...
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Turtle Bend named Polk Farm of Year
by Agnes Hagin
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Turtle Bend Farm, operated by Adam and Mecca Lowe, has received the designation of Farm of the Year. The Polk County Farm Bureau awarded this recognition. “It was a great honor for the Farm Burea...
Cedartown auditorium gears up for open house, readies 2012 schedule
by Lowell Vickers
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A flurry of activity is ahead for the Cedartown civic auditorium, as the city-owned performance venue completes a “reset” focused on attracting new audiences. Shawn Holcomb, of Rome, has been hire...
Quinlivan: U.S. hospitals face uncertain future
by Doug Walker
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Redmond Regional Medical Center CEO John Quinlivan said Monday that hospitals all across the nation may be under significant pressure to change the way they operate in the future. “It’s a new day,...
Pilgrim sworn in as attorney
by Jake Carter
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New attorney Carey Pilgrim was sworn in at the Polk County Court House in Cedartown Tuesday. Pilgram attended law school at the University of Georgia and Auburn University. He will join the firm o...
Attorney George E. Mundy releases public statement
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Editor’s note: Cedartown attorney George E. Mundy released the following public statement Thursday, in response to Wednesday’s arrest of attorney Miles Gammage: Following the arrest of Miles L. ...
Aragon plant is opened for tour
by Agnes Hagin
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The rehab project at Aragon’s Wastewater Treatment Plant was part of a tour by local officials. Included in the group were Water Authority Board Chair Jody Bentley - Smith, Manager Jack Damron, Ar...
Strategic planner says Polk has been proactive
by Agnes Hagin
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Polk is far ahead of its competition in setting up a platform for economic development. Michael Gray, partner, Panattoni Development Company, has presented this news to President Eric McDonald, C...
Polk Chamber of Commerce to host membership appreciation breakfast Nov. 2
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The Polk County Chamber of Commerce will host a Membership Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by Harbin Clinic, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. at the Rockmart Depot. Dr. Ken Davis, President and C...
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