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Church produces live drive-thru experience 'From Manger to Majesty'

The Polk County Standard Journal 24 Dec 2025
Rockmart’s Morning View Baptist Church presented a labor of love and hope for the community last weekend ... ....
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Georgia’s year of upheaval: power, politics and shock

The Polk County Standard Journal 24 Dec 2025
The year started with news about presidents past and present, as Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term and Georgia mourned the loss of Jimmy Carter ... Here is a look at the top Georgia stories of 2025. Jan. 7 ... 5, 2025. Ben Gray, The Carter Center. Feb.
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What's Happening Around Polk County?

The Polk County Standard Journal 24 Dec 2025
in Cedartown ... Free groceries will be handed out for those in need at Worldview Baptist Church in Cedartown on the second Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m ... at Cedartown Church of God, 448 West Ave., in Cedartown ... Cedartown ... Main St., Cedartown.
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Rising insurance costs in Ga, claims issues, could spur legislation

The Polk County Standard Journal 24 Dec 2025
ATLANTA — Like just about everything, the cost of insurance has been rising, fueling frustration that state leaders say they want to address ... At the same time, insurers see an unattractive market in Georgia ... Trey Kelley, R-Cedartown, was a member ... Rep.
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GNTC Office of Adult Education holds graduation ceremony

The Polk County Standard Journal 24 Dec 2025
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 18, for students who earned their High School Equivalency diplomas ... “You are capable ... Then her mother had a ruptured brain aneurysm.
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NW Ga. blood donation opportunities through the holidays

The Polk County Standard Journal 23 Dec 2025
Area blood banks are asking for donors across the area in hopes of shoring up local blood supplies through the holidays ... “Create a new holiday tradition and help spread comfort and support lifesaving care ... Line St ... 30, 10 a.m ... Cedartown♦ — Saturday, Dec.
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Volunteers help wrap hundreds of presents for foster children

The Polk County Standard Journal 23 Dec 2025
The promise of a child’s smile on Christmas morning is the driving force behind a tradition more than 50 years old for the staff at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center in Cedartown ... Center in Cedartown.
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This Week's Standard Journal Pets of the Week

The Polk County Standard Journal 22 Dec 2025
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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BASKETBALL: Rockmart girls take 3rd in Christmas Tourney

The Polk County Standard Journal 22 Dec 2025
The Rockmart High School boys and girls basketball teams wrapped up their pre-holiday schedule by playing in the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Club Christmas Tournament ... Both teams will be back in action Friday, Jan ... GIRLS ... SEMIFINALS ... BOYS ... ....
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How Did Polk County Restaurants Score On Health Inspections This Week

The Polk County Standard Journal 21 Dec 2025
19, 2025 — Zaxby's — 1595 Highway 27 N, Cedartown — 100 ... — R & R Catering — 1194 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown — 89.
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Public Service Commission approves Georgia Power's 10 gigawatts power request

The Polk County Standard Journal 20 Dec 2025
The Public Service Commission approved a request Dec. 19, by Georgia Power for permission to generate an additional 10 gigawatts of power by 2031. The vote was unanimous ... “We know every dollar counts ... State Sen ... ....
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Candidates lining up to seek Greene's open seat

The Polk County Standard Journal 20 Dec 2025
The jostling for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Northwest Georgia seat is spiking, with 16 candidates registered with the Federal Election Commission as of last week ... 5. Once she does, Gov ... Unlike a regular election, there will be no party primaries.
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Cedartown man sentenced in armed robbery case

Walker & Catoosa County News 18 Dec 2025
A man accused of robbing a Cedartown convenience store pleaded guilty in Polk County Superior Court and has been sentenced to serve 10 years behind bars ... The investigation was led by the Cedartown ...
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Official details scarce in Aragon shooting investigation

The Polk County Standard Journal 18 Dec 2025
A City of Aragon Police Department patrol car. Contributed. Exactly what happened that led to a shooting in a small Polk County community and the state’s largest public safety agency to be called in to investigate is not publicly known ... 15 ... ....
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Two shot during altercation at Turner Street Park

The Polk County Standard Journal 18 Dec 2025
Two individuals received injuries when gunfire erupted during a family gathering at a Cedartown park ... 13 at Turner Street Park, located near the corner of Turner and Jefferson streets in Cedartown.

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