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The news of Dolly Parton’s passing this week led to several tributes and social media posts recognizing the impact the singer-songwriter had on music and philanthropy. And Polk County joined those who mourned the loss of the “Queen of...
The federal government announced the delivery of the rest of a $218 million award to Georgia to support rural hospitals on Thursday, Aug. 27. The $93.3 million award completes the first fiscal year of a five-year, $50 billion national...
The trial of a Rockmart man charged with sexual crimes against a child under the age of 16 wrapped up with the jury needing less than 10 minutes to determine his fate. Robert Hershell Williams, 56, was convicted of child molestation, sexual...
Several community resource groups are hosting Hope in Polk Recovery Rally Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seaborn Jones Park in Rockmart. The free event will include games, speakers, and food, with live music from The Jax Branton Band.
♦ Obituary chronicles the beloved music star’s legacy, ♦ Parton’s theology was based on acceptance for all,
While the first day of autumn and significantly cooler temperatures are still weeks away, Labor Day is just around the corner. That means people looking for something fun to do will soon have plenty of activities to choose from. The...