Polk Today

Prayers for the family of Sue Sawyer Dixon of Marietta, who passed away on May 20. Many of her family members are from here in Cedartown, and this announcement is made on their behalf via the Litesey Funeral Home. https://polk.today/sue-sawyer-dixon/

Prayers for the family of Harold M. Thomason Jr. of Dallas, who passed away on Friday, May 21 after a lengthy illness. https://polk.today/harold-m-thomason-jr/

We're in the middle of national Mental Health Awareness Month. Read more about it in this column from Highland Rivers Health's Melanie Dallas. https://polk.today/dallas-may-is-mental-health-awareness-m/

Kia in West Point are being forced to shut down for two days due to semiconductor shortages. https://polk.today/semiconductor-shortage-to-idle-kias-geo/

Polk County Jail inmates got their COVID shots on Thursday morning. The Health Department will be back for the second vaccination in the coming weeks. https://polk.today/inmates-get-covid-19-vaccinations-at-po/

One of a few more items posted during the lunch hour I'm just sharing... Remember Rev. Holland in your prayers today. He passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. He was a longtime Church of God minister. https://polk.today/rev-dennis-bud-holland/

A canned food drive is being held at Aaron's in Cedartown through Feb. 1. Check out the link for additional info. https://polk.today/aarons-hosting-a-first-ever-canned-food/

COVID numbers are a mixed bag today. Some are down, some continue to go up. The 57th death - fourth day in a row for a new death and the 13th on the still young year - was reported today. Details in the link. https://polk.today/counting-covid-cases-drop-in-new-positi/

Got to spend time last Tuesday with a great group of guys who are getting ready for a Saturday show in Rome at Peaches! Check out the story, video and photos from the evening. https://polk.today/video-rome-wrestling-entertainment-brin/

New update #2: Names of the sisters who died in this afternoon's wreck have been released. See the story below for more. New update: a Cedartown High and Middle school student died in this afternoon's wreck. Read the link for more. UPDATE: Two are confirmed dead on the scene of a wreck south of Cedartown late this afternoon. ... BREAKING: Wreck on 27 South has northbound lanes blocked for incoming traffic to Cedartown at Youngs Farm Road. More information as soon as it becomes available. https://polk.today/wreck-on-highway-27-at-youngs-farm-road/

The Tuesday morning jail report is now available, including arrests that happened over the MLK long weekend. Check out the link below for more. https://polk.today/polk-jail-report-tuesday-january-19-2021/

An obituary (not yet complete with arrangements) is now available for former Sheriff Kirkpatrick. Additional details to follow as soon as possible. https://polk.today/mr-jack-kirkpatrick/

Here's some info from Highland Rivers Health about how their foundation is helping to support recovery. https://polk.today/highland-rivers-foundation-supports-rec/

Good Morning Polk! the short edition is available now. Today's item includes a long item about Dr. King. https://polk.today/good-morning-polk-monday-january-18-202/

Latest COVID-19 update for Polk County: a new death was added in the past days, along with dozens of new cases and three new hospital patients. Full numbers in the link: https://polk.today/counting-covid-cases-polk-county-record/

Sad news today: local coaching legend Howard "Doc" Ayers died this morning at the age of 98. More about his life in the link and a full obituary is to follow. https://polk.today/remembering-a-cedartown-legend-howard-d/

Today's jail report is now online for your perusal. https://polk.today/polk-jail-report-thursday-january-21-20/

Note: the upcoming event for the 16th annual MLK walk is car-based this year. Organizers sent an older version of the flyer, so plans have been updated in yesterday evening's story for what's happening. Check back on the link below to find out how to take part. https://polk.today/16th-annual-mlk-walk-moving-to-a-drive-/

The full obituary for Mr. Jeff Ellis is now available online. I'll be catching up with some others starting tomorrow. Continue to pray for his friends, family and fellow public servants at the City of Rockmart. You're missed, Jeff. https://polk.today/mr-jeff-ellis/

Remember the family of Mrs. Gentry in your prayers today. She died on Thursday at the age of 81. https://polk.today/trunicia-gentry/

GREAT NEWS! Congrats Kobe!

Capitol Beat News Service: Senate race is historic in Georgia, big ad dollars are being spent. Hyperbole flying everywhere. Enjoy this content in the link. https://polk.today/a-race-for-history-georgias-u-s-senate-/

F.H.F. Hair Design in Cedartown brought in a big pile of unwrapped gifts for children this Christmas! https://polk.today/donations-for-christmas-come-into-f-h-f/

Rockmart Police's Christmas is for Kids program helped 81 children have a happy holiday with gifts this year. Thanks to everyone who gave and participated! https://polk.today/christmas-is-for-kids-program-a-big-hit/