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Employees told Cedartown call center closing

The Polk County Standard Journal 17 Jun 2026
Sources have confirmed that employees working at AT&T’s technical support center in Cedartown’s North Business Park were told Tuesday the telecommunications company is shutting down the facility.
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“Awful lot of money”: Rome weighs cost of tearing down blighted properties

The Polk County Standard Journal 17 Jun 2026
Rome city officials say nuisance abatement efforts are improving safety and redevelopment opportunities across the city, but commissioners acknowledged the high cost taxpayers are bearing to tear down dilapidated properties ... ....
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Local events planned to mark America’s 250th

The Polk County Standard Journal 16 Jun 2026
Get ready to join with friends and family to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial right at home as Cedartown and Rockmart are hosting tributes to 250 years ... Kicking things off will be A Red, White & Blue Parade in downtown Cedartown at 10 a.m.
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This Week's Standard Journal Pets of the Week

The Polk County Standard Journal 16 Jun 2026
The Cedartown Polk County Humane Society is working to ensure that all pets in its care have every opportunity of finding forever homes. Its facility is located at 3416 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown.
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What's Happening Around Polk County?

The Polk County Standard Journal 16 Jun 2026
at FHF Hair Design in the 300 block of Main Street in Cedartown. School supply donations are being accepted at the FHF and New Image Salon at 14 Rolling Hills Road in Cedartown ... at Cedartown Church of God, 448 West Ave., in Cedartown.
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Around Town: Make a splash this summer with a neighborly water park now open. Plus, ...

The Polk County Standard Journal 13 Jun 2026
Neighboring Bartow County has opened Splashville, a $15 million public water park at 101 Walter A. Johnson Drive, Cartersville, in Hamilton Crossing Park ... Cost is $9 daily for people ages 2-59 ... Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m ... on Sundays ... to 10 p.m ... to 5 p.m ... ....
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Floyd County sends LHOST referendum proposal to state lawmakers

The Polk County Standard Journal 12 Jun 2026
The approved resolution asks the county’s state legislative delegation to introduce local legislation during the 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly ... Officials outlined the urgency behind bringing the resolution forward ... ....
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Rockmart Theatre Camp bringing ‘Madagascar Jr.’ to the stage

The Polk County Standard Journal 11 Jun 2026
The Rockmart Theatre Camp invites audiences to escape the “zoo” of everyday life and join them on a transatlantic musical adventure ... and 6 p.m. at The Rockmart Theatre in historic downtown Rockmart ... Jeremy Stewart ... Jeremy Stewart ... ....
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Georgia gas tax break saved drivers nearly $200 million

The Polk County Standard Journal 11 Jun 2026
ATLANTA — Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday, June 2, saved them nearly $200 million in May ... Brian Kemp ... But Gov ... ....
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Combat “Summer Slide” and Screen Fatigue with Free Outdoor STEM Lessons

The Polk County Standard Journal 11 Jun 2026
(NAPSI)­—Here’s news about summer many families may find is not so hot ... A Solution ... The TurfMutt Foundation offers downloadable activity guides, interactive lesson plans and outdoor exploration challenges tailored for children in grades K-8 ... Learn More.
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The Cost of Cutting Funding to US Scientific Research

The Polk County Standard Journal 11 Jun 2026
(NAPSI)—There’s good news, bad news and better news about the federal government and scientific research. The good news. Public servants working in science, health and the environment make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous ... The bad news ... 637.
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Rockmart man sentenced in federal drug and gun case

The Polk County Standard Journal 11 Jun 2026
A three-time convicted felon and armed fentanyl dealer who operated in Northwest Georgia was sentenced to nine years in prison after his conviction on federal drug and weapons charges ... He was convicted Feb ... Attorney Theodore S ... On Dec ... 30, 2024 ... 30, 2024.
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Local Roman finds purpose in recovery

The Polk County Standard Journal 10 Jun 2026
Addiction is a disease that affects one in six people across the country. It is just as serious as any other medical condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or a serious health condition that is beyond the control of those diagnosed ... ....
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Georgia homeowners could see tax rollback under sales tax plan

The Polk County Standard Journal 09 Jun 2026
ATLANTA — Some homeowners could eventually see a rollback in their property tax bills after Gov. Brian Kemp revised his call for a special session ... Officials with the cities of Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon are expected to do the same ... ....
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