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Perdue signs timber tax break ATLANTA — The pace of raw-land development could slow as a result of legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Voters, though, will have a say in November, though eco-nomics will likely play a large role, too, experts say. The measure, if approved by voters, would extend a... [Read full story]
Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' Saturday It's time to Stamp Out Hunger and the world's largest single-day food drive will be held in Rockmart Saturday, May 10. The employees of the Rockmart Post Office will be participating in the drive. If you plan to donate food items, make sure they are non-perishable. For those who leave... [Read full story]
New Web site launched today Polk County residents have the chance to unwrap the fishwrap starting today as The Cedartown Standard and The Rockmart Journal Web sites merge into one. The new site (www.thepolkfishwrap.com) continues the excellent community reporting and coverage of the previous sites. The name comes from... [Read full story]
Polk 4-H members recognized Jennifer Robinson named 4-H'er of Year. The 2008 Polk County 4-H Awards Program followed the theme Sparks Today. . . Flames Tomorrow, which proved true to parents, friends and others watching a number of young people receiving awards at the Coosa Valley Technical College Campus in Rockmart. Jennifer Robinson, senior at Cedartown High School, was named “Outstanding 4-H’er of the Year” and recognized by James Casey, president, Polk County Farm Bureau. A member of 4-H for the past eight years, she has been an active participant in District Project Achievement. Her competitive experience was launched with Sheep... [Read full story]
Culver resigns to run for state House Mayor Curtis Lewis and city council members will appoint a person to fill Rockmart’s Ward 3 post, vacated by Bob Culver. Rockmart Manager Jeff Ellis said, according to the City’s charter, the appointment could be made if the former council member has less than 27 months left to... [Read full story]
Old tire eradication begins May 10 If you have old tires on your property, here’s your chance to get rid of them without paying a fee! Due to a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Keep Polk Beautiful (KPB) and the Polk County Commission will be offering scrap tire eradication from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. May... [Read full story]
A surprise for Mom Photo: Agnes Hagin/RJ Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 and Euharlee Pre-K students invited their dads and others to make a surprise gift for Mom. The children wanted to show the special person in their life how much they are loved and appreciated. Emma Hanson assists her father, Mitch Hanson, in making a special card for her mother. In the United States, Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the Battle hymn of the Republic, first suggested Mother’s Day in 1872. However, it wasn’t until 1907 when Anna Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began to establish a national observance. It was made official when President... [Read full story]
Bring tourist dollars to county, Suffridge Tourism is big business in Georgia, which is the seventh most visited state in America. Annual tourist expenditures amount to $25 billion, supporting $6 billion in resident wages and 209,500 tourism-related jobs. These facts are adding fuel to the idea of getting more people to visit Polk... [Read full story]
Touch a Truck in Rockmart May 10 Brenda Leslie, Kellie Taylor show off event sign. (Photo: Agnes Hagin/RJ) You can be a hero to your child or grandchild by bringing them to the fourth annual Touch a Truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 in Seaborn Jones Park, Rockmart. Return to your childhood and enjoy the excitement of seeing kids get up close and personal with trucks, earth moving machines, emergency, fire and police vehicles and more. Several volunteers have mentioned bringing motorcycles and Haney Supply also plans to provide a farm tractor. In addition, the Shriners and members of the Georgia National Guard have been invited. Others expected to be a part of the event... [Read full story]
RMS plans student talent show Principal Judy Wiggins, seated, suggested talent show be held. (Photo: Agnes Hagin/RJ) A star-studded cast, including teachers, will perform at the first annual Talent Showdown scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the gymnasium at Rockmart Middle School (RMS). Admission is $5 per person. Limited seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone is invited to attend. The idea for the fundraiser was first mentioned by Principal Judy Wiggins who wanted to give parents and the community an opportunity to view the talent of RMS students. “We want to give them a forum to shine on our new stage,” she said. “We are anticipating the event and... [Read full story]
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