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Showcasing the best of Polk CountyJULY / AUGUST 2014

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Connection News CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

It is officially summer and that means one thing……. Hot fun in the summer time courtesy of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce! First off is the 37th Annual Homespun Festival in Downtown Rockmart at Seaborn Jones Park on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. What better way to spend a weekend than at the best local festival around? Bring your family out to enjoy the many handmade arts and crafts, kid’s games, great food and fantastic local entertainment. Relax by Euharlee Creek to watch the Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday night at 9:30. Second – the Annual Chamber Membership Picnic. Join fellow Chamber members and enjoy a delicious lunch on Friday, August 1, 12noon, at the Polk County Historical Society in Cedartown. Look for detailed information coming your way. Third – Polk County Night with the Rome Braves. This event has been one of the best yet. Saturday, August 30, the Rome Braves take on the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Chamber wants you there! Tickets are $6.00 each and seats are behind third base. Bring your family, friends and coworkers. Everyone is welcome!

For detailed information on Chamber events please visit www.polkgeorgia.com or call 770-684-8760. Enjoy a safe and happy summer! iLove

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Events Calendar CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

July 1Cedartown Wheelchair 5K Road RaceCedartown will host the 15th Annual Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & 5K Road Race on July 1st! Join us as we help cheer the athletes on. The kid’s fun run will start at 6:30 pm with the women’s & Quads race at 7:00 pm and the men’s open will begin at 7:00 pm.

July 9-13River of LifeThis is a mission event where youth and adults from other churches will be staying at the Rockmart First United Methodist Church. They will be going out each day to do projects all over Rockmart and have worship service at the Fine Arts Center at night from 7:30- 9:30. All youth and adults are invited to join us for worship. Everyone is welcome to register for the whole experience at $95/ person. For more information on this event please call Rev. Jeanette Dickens at 770-684-6251

July 10- 13Vacation Bible SchoolThe Rockmart First United Methodist Church is having their VBS July 10 – 13 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Kids grade 3- 5 are invited to register for free. For more information please call 770-684-6251.

July 18 & 1937th Annual Homespun FestivalJoin us at Homespun this year for fun, food, arts & crafts, kid’s rides and so much more. Friday night is Gospel Night with our local group “Heirborn” headlining and many other great singers beginning at 5:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Saturday at 8:00 am is the Annual Road Race and Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and at 10:00 am we kick off Homespun with the Shriner’s Parade. Then join us for all day fun with arts & Crafts, kid’s rides, entertainment, games, sponsor’s booths, food, and the Car show (11:00 -2:00 pm), and thanks to our Premiere Sponsor FLOYD our Firework Extravaganza at 9:30 pm. Saturday’s Featured Headliner “Sweet Southern” will help close out the day. We look forward to seeing you at Homespun this year!

July 18 & 19“Silver Comet City” (a comedy showcase)Come on out and cool off during Homespun with a wonderfully funny and enter-taining show;Friday night at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

July 12 thru August 16Youth Art Contest“There is a COW in My Backyard!” sponsored by Polk County Cattlemen’s Associa-tion. Open to ALL young artists 1st through 12th grades. This contest will be judged by the public and prizes will be awarded upon show closing. You can draw, paint or send a sculpture of your COW in your backyard. Cows can be delivered to the Gal-lery through July 9th from 2-3. The Show opens on July 12th 10:00 am until 4:00 pm with a reception 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The show will close on August 16th. For any questions on this fun event please call Laura Robinson at 770-684-7578.

RCAC Art Classes offeredArt Classes Available by Appointment

Education/Visual Arts SOAR* Art Camps * SOAR = Summer Of Art in RockmartTeen (12 – 17) Camp: June 23 – 27 - $95Youth (7 – 12) Camp: July 7-11 - $85Education Advisor - Paul Craighead, 770-843-5302

• Music Classes Available by AppointmentGuitar Lessons with Kris AndersonPiano Lessons with Claudia BoydClass location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA. Call 770-684-2707 to register today!

• Oil Painting or Drawing – with James Hill, Ages 13 and up6 Wednesdays – (6 – 8 PM) - $85 6 Fridays – (2 – 4 PM) - $85Contact Instructor for supply questions at 770-355-1535. Class location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA. Call 770-684-2707 to register today!

• Whittling – with Alvin Mallicoat, Ages 8 and up4 Mondays – (5:30 – 7:30PM) - $45Tuition includes all materials. Students bring a locking blade pocket knife. Class location: Rockmart Silver Comet Trailhead, 100 Church Street, Rockmart, GA 30153 (behind Seaborn Jones Park, Downtown Rockmart) Call today to register. 770-684-2707

• Photography – with Carla Redding “PHOTO CONVO ONE” 4 Thursdays, 6:30 PM - $75Begins July 10, 2014 Ages 15 and upClass location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA. SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER EARLY - Call 770-684-2707 to register today! • Portraits (any medium) – with Omar Bolado4 Tuesdays (10 AM – 12 PM) - $60Ongoing ClassAges 16 and upClass location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA. Call 770-684-2707 to register today! • Open Studio Pottery with Paul Craighead, All Ages, Ongoing Classes [[Closed weeks of June 9th, June 23rd, and July 7th for Art Camps]]Tuesdays & Wednesdays (6:30 – 8:30 PM) $15 per sessionThursdays (10:00 – 11:30 AM) $12 per sessionClass location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA.Register upon arrival.

• Dance Classes with Julia Valenzuela (706) 509-7312, Ages 2 - 19 Begin the week of August 18, 2014 – Register 6/16 & 17 (6 – 8 PM) - $45 per monthClass location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Rockmart, GA.

For more details on any or all of the above classes, email rcac@rockmart-ga.gov , or call 770-684-2707.

August 16“Elvis & Friends” The Rockmart Theatre program & RCAC are proud to announce a night with Elvis at the Rockmart Theatre on Elm Street. We hope you can join us for a night commem-orating several legends from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s with Mr. Bill J. Brooks. You are sure to hear your favorite song and many others as he runs through memory lane with many of the greatest singers/ songwriters in the era. The time is to be announced so be sure to check your local papers and RCAC’s facebook page for the time.

July- NovemberFarmer’s MarketDon’t forget to get your fresh vegetables at the Markets this summer. The Rockmart Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday 3:00- 6:00 pm. The Cedartown Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesday & Friday Mornings at 7:00 am.

Fourth Friday Cruise-In Each MonthCome out to Cedartown and join in on the fun at the Fourth Friday Cruise In held every fourth Friday. There will be lots of good looking cars and motorcycles as well as live entertainment, food & drinks all located on Prior Street from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Connection News CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

2014 as of June 6, 2014

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Nathan Dean Agency Rockmart Batting Cages

Bronze Sponsors

Smith Lockwood Triangle Grocery

Associate Sponsors

Econolodge Morgan Hardware

Connection News CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

37 th AnnualHomespun Festival

Premiere Sponsor

37th Annual Homespun Festival Premiere Sponsor

Since 2010 Floyd has been the premiere sponsor of the Polk County Chamber’s Annual Homespun Festival. Thank you for your continued support and for all you do for this community.

Since 2010 Floyd has been the premieresponspor of the Polk County Chamber’s

Annual Homespun Festival.Thank you for your continued support and

for all you do for this community.

Congratulations

Holmes For Her, 301 Main Street in Downtown Cedartown, is the winner of the Polk County Chamber 2013 Small Business of the Year Award. The business was started in 1996 by Patsy Casey. Within one year, the business was growing rapidly and a partner was needed. Patsy’s sister Alice Pittman, joined her. The sisters, working full time to grow the business even more, gradually added more clothes, accessories, shoes and Brighton products that included belts, handbags and jew-elry. In 2001, Holmes For Her became one of Brighton’s “Heart Stores”, meaning they carry all categories of the Brighton line and participate in all promotions offered. In 2002, Patsy and Alice added Vera Bradley accessories and in 2003 added Pandora Jewelry. The staff at Holmes For Her constantly strives to provide their customers with fashionable, quality products. In addition, this business has three full time employees and five part-time employees. Thank you Holmes For Her for locating and staying in Polk County! For information on Holmes For Her visit www.holmesforher.com.

The process to obtain nominees for the Polk County Chamber Small Business of the Year Award requires Chamber members to nominate their favorite local business. These nominees are sent an application requiring answers to the following information:

• Ongoing Growth and Success (Increase in Employees, Expansions, etc,)• Community Involvement• Creative Approaches to Management and/or Other Business Innovations• Impact on the Economy of Polk County• Obstacles Overcome• What else should we know about your business that would assist in the selection of the award recipient?

Also, the following criteria must be met:

• Nominee must be located within Polk County.• Nominee must have been in business for at least five years. • Nominee must have an owner or manager that has been active in the day-to-day management of the business for the last five years. • Nominee must be a Chamber member for 5 years or more. • Nominee must be a for-profit entity. • Nominee must have 20 or less employees. • Nominee must be active with the Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

This information is then sent to a third, unbiased party, which rates each business’s answer on a scale of 1 – 5. The highest rate is the winner of the Small Business of the Year Award.

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2013 Small Business of the Year

L-R: Andrew Roper, Chair, Board of Directors Polk County Chamber of Commerce Alice Pittman, Partner/Owner, Holmes For Her Tamaka Hudson, Executive Director, Polk County Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMbErs!

Queen BeeTahni Rutherford103 S. Marble St.

Rockmart, GA 30153678-591-1239

Willis Family DentistryDr. Terri Willis

224 S. College St.Cedartown, GA 30125

678-901-3112

Grandma’s Taste of SoulSandra Sherfield1194 East Ave.

Cedartown, GA 30125678-901-0503

Great Southern Maintenance Group, LLC

Tina Deal1235 Brushy Mtn. Rd.Rockmart, GA 30153

678-685-6020

Silver Comet Trail

The Silver Comet Trail is located 13 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. It's free of charge, and travels west through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties. This quiet, non-motorized trail is for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, horses, dog walkers, and is wheelchair accessible.

South Cobb Dr. -1.00 1015 (Note: This is considered part of the Silver Comet Extension) Mavell Rd. 0.00 925 Fontaine Road 1.20 906 Concord Road 2.60 887 Floyd Road 4.20 1021 Carter Road 8.60 948 Sailor’s Parkway 9.40 984 Florence Road 11.60 946 Hiram 14.66 1001 Paulding County 14.66 1001Chamber of Commerce Tara Drummond 20.23 1035(previously Dallas Trailhead) Rambo Nursery 22.22 941 Coot’s Lake 33.49 930 Van Wert 36.06 807 Rockmart Riverwalk 37.66 749 Nathan Dean Park 38.76 748 Don Williams 44.90 864 Grady Road 45.80 904 Cedartown Depot 51.30 796 Martin Trailhead 52.90 824 Esom Hill 61.20 923 Stateline Gateway 61.50 922(Georgia-Alabama Line)

Parking & Trail Access Mile Marker Elevation (Ft)

Landmarks and Historic AreasRockmart/Aragon

VAN WERTCreated in 1832 from the village of Cleantown, Van Wert was made the seat of Paulding County. It was known for slate, iron, gold and fertile farmland and served as the county seat until Polk County was formed from part of Paulding in 1851 and the county seat was moved to Cedartown. Van Wert was awarded a Historic Township of Georgia by the Department of Community Affairs.

VAN WERT METHODIST CHURCHBuilt in 1857 by Rev. Wm. Simpson, Van Wert Methodist Church is one of the oldest struc-tures in Polk County. The Van Wert Church Restoration Group, led by Greg Gray, is renovat-ing the structure.

ARAGON-EUHARLEE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCHIn Aragon, the oldest church still in use in the County.

ROCKMART MURALThe mural was created in 1997 and painted on the side of Morgan Hardware on Marble Street. The mural was created by 180 volunteers over a three week period and was part of a celebration of Rockmart's 125th anniversary.

THE GOODYEAR MILLIn 1929, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company selected Rockmart as the site for one of its clearwater mills. They built a multi-million dollar plant on what is now Goodyear Street and gave Rockmart "the biggest boost it has ever received in its history." Goodyear sold the plant in 1987 and it is now owned and operated by Meggitt Polymers & Composites

GOODYEAR MILL VILLAGEIn the 1930s, Goodyear built a modern village with approximately 180 homes, two tennis courts, a baseball field and a golf course directly across the street from the mill.

CITY HALL The Rockmart Municipal Complex located on N. Piedmont Ave, is now considered "City Hall". The complex includes the Administrative Services Building, Cultural Arts Center,Recreation Department, and Rockmart Police Department. The complex is located on what was origi-nally the site of the Piedmont Institute College, which was replaced later by Rockmart High and Middle Schools which later became known as Rockmart High School.

ROSE HILL CEMETERY/GAZEBOOn Elm Street, the land for the cemetery was donated to the town. The gazebo, constructed in 1891 is now considered one of Rockmart's most recognizable historic landmarks. The cemetery site also offers a spectacular view across Rockmart.

EUHARLEE CREEK/SEABORN JONES PARKA city park, Seaborn Jones Park sits in the middle of downtown Rockmart along the banks of the Euharlee Creek. The name Euharlee comes from the Cherokee or Creek Indians and means "she laughs as she runs."

ROCKMART HISTORICAL MUSEUMThe recently opened Rockmart Historical Museum is a must to see for anyone interested in history. It chronicles the unique history and culture of Rockmart with heirloom contribu-tions of items and photos supplied by members of the community. Of particular interest art the items concerning "Welsh" Rockmart, with its miners and slate industry, chapels and slate roofs. The museum is located in Old City Hall Building at 133 Marble Street, next to Seaborn Jones Park.

DODGE & DAVIS AT PEEK SPRINGSNear Aragon's City Hall, camping place of General Grenville Dodge's 16th AC of McPherson's Army of Tennessee. Later, Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis' 2nd division, 14th Corps Army of the Cumberland camped here en route from Rome to Dallas, Ga. These troops were part of the right wing of General Sherman’s forces moving to outflank General Johnston’s army at Alla-toona Pass. This resulted in 10 days of battle at New Hope Church, Dallas and Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County.

Landmarks and Historic AreasCedartown

POLK COUNTY HISTORICALSOCIETY/MUSEUM Formerly Hawkes Children’s Library, the mu se um contains the history of Polk Coun ty. The building was designed by J. Neel Reid, famous Geor gia architect, and was built in 1924. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places.

POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE #2 At 100 Prior Street, this building was designed by Otis Clay Poundston in Neoclassical Revival Style and constructed in 1935. It was originally City Hall, but is now used as a courthouse annex.

CEDARTOWN MURAL Completed in 1999, the mural is located in downtown Cedartown. The project was designed and completed by local artists and volunteers from The Art Lover’s League of Cedar Valley. The mural is a collage of well-known structures in Cedartown including many historic sites such as Hawkes Children’s Library and County Courthouse #2.

CONFEDERATE MEMORIALOutside Courthouse #2 is a Confederate monument erected in 1906 by United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate veterans.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCHBuilt on West Avenue in 1883, this is the oldest church still in use in Cedartown. The church has been maintained in its original state except for the outside color. Sterling Holloway grew up in this church.

BOOZ HOTELThis structure was built in the 1800s and operated as a hotel in the 1890s. Located across the street from the Polk County Historical Society.

BIG SPRINGLocated on Wissahickon Avenue, this was the site of a ballground and ceremonial dance ground of the Cherokee Indian natives until the early 1800s. It is the second largest limestone spring in the South and produces an average of 4 million gallons of water per day.

DOWNTOWN CEDARTOWNIn 1988, Cedartown became a “Mainstreet City” and is a registered site in the National Register of Historic Places. The last decade has seen much renovation in the down town area including second floor residential availability, new businesses and remodelings. 770-748-2090.HIGHTOWER FALLSOriginally the site of a wooden grist mill purchased by Elias Hightower in 1846 and con vert ed into a facsimile of the Whitney cotton gin. Mr. Hightower also constructed a three story mill on the site in 1850 using the 60 foot Falls for power. The mill was once a vibrant mercantile center near Cedartown. Sherman’s men ate and slept here on their march through the state, but spared the mill from the fate which befell so many others. Hightower Falls is presently a private group facility available for special occasions. Call (770) 748-8588 for more information.

OLD MILLLocated on Hwy. 27 South, this structure was built by slave labor in 1848 for Asa Prior who came to Polk County in 1837. The first miller was a slave named “Old Allen” and the structure was operated as a mill until 1945. It was renovated and operated as a restaurant by Mr. And Mrs. Robert Stephens from 1960-1991. It was purchased by Ann and Jimmy Madden in 1997.

Attractions Guide CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

Cedartown Performing Arts CenterThe pride of the City of Cedartown, The Cedartown Performing Arts Center located at the Cedartown Auditorium, presents a wealth of premium entertainment each year from the Atlanta Symphony to touring Broadway plays. The Performing Arts Center also sponsors enrichment programs for children in Polk and surrounding counties through workshops and performances. 770-748-4168.

West TheaterThis 1941 Art Deco style theater hosts first run movies for both children and adults.

Peek ParkOn North College Street, this beautiful city park is located on land donated by Captain J.A. Peek. It contains tennis courts, playground and picnic areas.

Bert Wood Youth and Athletic ComplexSoftball and baseball fields, gymnasium, track, cabin, playground, and Senior Center make up this recreational facility in Northwest Cedartown. Government sponsored and volunteer activities abound almost year round.

Cherokee Golf and County ClubThis private facility off Cherokee Road contains an 18 hole golf course, four tennis courts, a swimming pool and beautiful clubhouse with dining facility. The club hosts many local fundraising golf and tennis tournaments as well as member-related events. 770-748-2800.

Cedar Valley Arts FestivalAn annual festival is held on the last full weekend in April. This event is sponsored by the Cedartown Junior Service League. Local and regional art-ists display their craft as do the children of Cedartown whose works are displayed throughout Peek Park, the site of the festival.

Meadow Lakes Golf ClubMeadow Lakes is a public facility in North Polk County offering 18 holes of championship golf as well as a clubhouse, banquet facility, and swimming pool. The club regularly hosts tournaments and les-sons are offered by the PGA Golf Professional. Call for tee times on the weekends. 770-748-4942

Rockmart Civic Arts CommissionPromotes and hosts various arts activities in the city and maintains the city’s Art Center on Piedmont Avenue, Rockmart. 770-684-5454.

Seaborn Jones ParkA city park along the banks of Euharlee Creek in downtown Rockmart. Complete with picnic tables and a gazebo.

Nathan Dean Sports ComplexRockmart’s primary recreational park for softball and baseball. The park also contains a track and a playground area. Pavilions are also located through the park.

Prospect Valley CourseNine hole, public golf course. 770-684-5961.

Silver Comet TrailThe Silver Comet Trail is a paved, converted rail trail spanning more than 60 miles from Smyrna GA to the GA/AL border in Polk County. Here the trail joins the Chief Ladiga trail for another 33 miles to Anniston, AL. The two trails provide 95.5 continuous paved recreational miles not available to motorized traffic. The longest segment of the Silver Comet in one county is 29 miles through Polk. The Depot in Rockmart provides water and restrooms and is next to Seaborn Jones Park. Snacks and restrooms are available at the Depot in Cedartown which houses several offices including the welcome center and museum of local memorabilia. The first foot of the Silver Comet Trail was poured on July 9, 1998 in Cobb County, GA.

Polk County Homespun FestivalAn annual event sponsored by the Polk County Chamber of Com merce held on the third weekend in July in Seaborn Jones Park. Local and region-al crafters display their wares throughout the park. Continuous enter-tainment is a highlight of the festival as well as many games and events throughout the park. 770-684-8760.

Aragon BarbequePatriotism at its peak, the annual barbeque is held on the third Saturday in June. Great food, a variety of games and a softball tournament are highlights.

Tom Pittman Field and Jake Belk ParkAragon’s two city parks both have recreational and picnic facilities.

Welsh FestivalMae'n dod Gwy! Cmry!/Rockmart hosts the only Welsh festival in Georgia, featuring lively Celtic music, Welsh food and Bar-B-Que, plus tours of the historical Van Wert Church and graveyard where Welsh miners and Civil War soldiers are buried. It is held on the quad (square) next to the Old City Hall Building, 133 Marble St. in the heart of downtown Rockmart. Welshfest is held the 3rd Saturday in March.

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Polk County at a Glance CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

LOCATION AND LAND AREAPolk County, consisting of a 312 square mile area, is near the center of the South's three largest indus-trial centers: Atlanta, 45 miles east; Birmingham, 85 miles west, and Chattanooga, 83 miles north. Surrounded on four corners by mountains, Polk County is a land of dramatic contrasts - from the city of Cedartown which lies on a gentle plain to Rockmart with its rocky hills and deep valleys.

GOVERNMENTPolk County is governed by a six member Board of Commissioners elected for four-year staggered terms. The chairman is elected from the board for a one-year term. Cedartown, the county seat, is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who elect a com mis sion chairman from amongst board members and appoint a City Manager. The city of Rockmart is governed by an elected mayor and five council members who elect a City Manager. Aragon is governed by a mayor and four council members. Full-time police and fire departments are maintained in all three areas and the county for the pro tec tion of all residents.

INDUSTRYPolk County boasts a wide array of existing industry and takes pride in its success in new industry recruitment in the last decade. The top ten industries employee some 3,700 people and include both manufacturing and service.

CLIMATEA moderate climate with seasonal variation creates an excellent environment for outdoor activity through out most of the year:January averageminimum/maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32/55 degreesJuly averageminimum/maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67/83 degreesAverage annual rainfall is 50" based on ten year data. Relative humidity is 69.7%.

POPULATION42,709 people reside in Polk County including 10,021 in Cedartown, 4,242 in Rockmart and 1,039 in Aragon.

TRANSPORTATIONMajor trucking lines and both CSX and the Norfolk Southern Railway system link Polk County to points in all directions. Hartsfield/Jackson International Airport is only one hour away while Cornelius Moore Airport in the middle of the county provides a paved and lighted 4,000 ft. runway. The new $15,000,000 state of the art Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport is only 8 miles from Polk County. Four lane Highway 278 east links Polk County to Atlanta via I-20. Other main arteries include U.S. Highway 27 and 113.

COMMUNICATIONSTwo newspapers, the Cedartown Standard and the Rockmart Journal, and two radio stations, WGAA Cedartown and WZOT Rockmart, keep county residents informed of local, regional and na tion al hap-pen ings.

EDUCATIONEducational institutions in the county include six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and a regional vocational-technical school. Two private schools are maintained and county res i dents have easy access to three additional private schools in a neighboring county.

UTILITIESGeorgia Power and Carroll EMC service electrical needs in Polk County and gas is distributed by Atlanta Gas Light Company and sold by several suppliers. The cities of Cedartown and Rockmart operate sew-age treatment facilities and have their own water supply via a spring-fed gravity system in Cedartown and Euharlee Creek in Rockmart. The county’s water supply originates with three springs and one well. BellSouth pro vides a first-rate tele com mu ni ca tions sys tem and cablevision is provided by Charter Communications.

HEALTHCAREPolk Medical Center is located in Cedartown. Numer-ous physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other health care proviers are throughout Polk County. Immediate Care facilities are also available.

POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe main office of the Polk County Chamber of Com-merce is located at 133 South Marble Street in Rock-mart. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. The Chamber also main tains a Cedartown office in conjunction with the Cedartown Welcome Center at 609 S. Main St.. Cedartown office hours are Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Call the Chamber office at 770-684-8760.

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Family Night with the Rome Bravesat State Mutual Stadium, Rome GA

Sponsored byThe Polk County Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, August 30, 2014, 7:00pmTickets $6.00 each

(Seats are behind 3rd base)

Come out to have a good time and watch the Rome Braves go Head-to-Head with the Savannah Sand Gants!

~ Fun for your employees, customers, friends and family ~~ Gates open at 5:30pm - Game starts at 7:00pm ~

~ Fireworks Extravaganza after the game ~

Call the Chamber office today to reserve your tickets770-684-8760 or email info@polkgeorgia.com

Deadline for payment is Friday, August 22, by 5:00pmEveryone is welcome!