News & Notes
One correction from last week’s edition we must apologize for. In a story on Page A5 on promotions of Cedartown employees, we accidentally attributed quotes wrong, and thus presented some incorrect information. To make the record clear, Aimee Madden is a graduate of Shorter University, and Edward Guzman a graduate of the University of Georgia. Both are still happy with their new jobs, and love Cedartown. - KM
Give back to the community in a way that will last a lifetime by helping a child and get involved in the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Haralson and Polk County. The organization utilizes volunteers to be an advocate of a child in juvenile court proceedings, as well as acting as a mentor for our local youth. Help out today and become a CASA volunteer by enrolling in classes by contacting the organization by e-mail at contact@polkharalsoncasa.org or call 678-901-1021 for more information.
Keep Polk Beautiful needs your help today. Sign up as a Once Around the Block Neighborhood Captain now and help monitor and remove litter and trash in your neighborhood. Twice-annual monitoring assists Keep Polk Beautiful in making the community a more beautiful place, and only takes 30 minutes. For more information contact KPB at kpbeautiful@polkga.org.
Need help dealing with a Federal agency? Rep. Tom Graves’ office wants to help. Contact the office at 706-2901776 today in Rome or come take part in an upcoming County Connection day with Graves’ staff on Sept. 11 following a summer break. Representatives will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cedartown City Hall, 201 East Ave. Visit tomgraves.house.gov for more information.
Want to get involved in making Rockmart a better place? Join Rethink Rockmart and get involved in community cleanup efforts, revitalization of local neighborhoods and more. The group
meets on the third Thursday of each month. Get involved at facebook.com/rethinkrockmart.
The Polk County Commission will gather again for their upcoming monthly sessions on July 1 for their work session at 5:15 p.m., and again on July 2 for their regular session at 7 p.m. The commission meets on the first Monday and Tuesday of each month. Find out more information about upcoming meetings at polkgeorgia.org.
The Development Authority of Polk County will meet on July 13 at 8 a.m. at the DAPC offices within the Rockmart History Museum. Contact the DAPC to learn more about their board meetings and upcoming agendas by calling 678971-3095.
The next meeting for the Cedartown City Commission will be coming up on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall on East Avenue. Work sessions are additionally held on the first Mondays of the month, if necessary. Visit Cedartowngeorgia.gov for more information, or call 770-748-3220.
The Polk County Board of Education will be back to work again on Tuesday, July 10 for their combined community input, work session and regular session for next month. Find out more about taking part in board meetings by visits www.polk.k12.ga.us/Board.
The Rockmart City Council is set to meet for their next session on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, located at 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Rockmart. For more information visit Rockmart-ga.gov or call 770-684-5454.
The City of Aragon will be back to work for their monthly work session at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Contact the city at 770-6846563 to learn more about the upcoming meeting, or to address the city council during the regular session.