# polk county (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover polk county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Randall Gossett](https://polktoday.com/randall-gossett/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Randall Stephen Gossett, age 70, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mr. Gossett was born January 10, 1956, in Rome, Georgia, the son of the late Donald Gossett and Ollie Mae Garrison Gossett. Mr. Gossett was a loving family man and a great provider who always worked hard for the ones he loved. He \[…\] Source ## [Randall Gossett](https://polktoday.com/randall-gossett/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Randall Stephen Gossett, age 70, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mr. Gossett was born January 10, 1956, in Rome, Georgia, the son of the late Donald Gossett and Ollie Mae Garrison Gossett. Mr. Gossett was a loving family man and a great provider who always worked hard for the ones he loved. He \[…\] Source ## [Sharon Crawford](https://polktoday.com/sharon-crawford/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Sharon Yates Crawford, age 74, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026. Sharon was born in Carrollton, GA, on June 9, 1952, daughter of the late Thomas Denson Yates and Dara Jackson Yates. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, she was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rockmart, where her love \[…\] Source ## [Sharon Crawford](https://polktoday.com/sharon-crawford/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Sharon Yates Crawford, age 74, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026. Sharon was born in Carrollton, GA, on June 9, 1952, daughter of the late Thomas Denson Yates and Dara Jackson Yates. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, she was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rockmart, where her love \[…\] Source ## [Glenda Stroup](https://polktoday.com/glenda-stroup/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Glenda Diane Carnes Stroup, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born May 27, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Stroup was the daughter of the late Myrtice Carnes Stroup. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charlie Stroup; daughter, Teresa Diane Stroup; and brothers, Gary \[…\] Source ## [Glenda Stroup](https://polktoday.com/glenda-stroup/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Glenda Diane Carnes Stroup, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born May 27, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Stroup was the daughter of the late Myrtice Carnes Stroup. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charlie Stroup; daughter, Teresa Diane Stroup; and brothers, Gary \[…\] Source ## [Rhonda Grace](https://polktoday.com/rhonda-grace/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Rhonda Jill Grace, age 61, of Temple, GA, formerly of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at her residence. Jill was born in Rome, GA, on June 19, 1965, daughter of the late Hugh Brooks and Patricia “Patty” Martin Brooks. She had lived the greater part of her life in Aragon, GA. \[…\] Source ## [Rhonda Grace](https://polktoday.com/rhonda-grace/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Rhonda Jill Grace, age 61, of Temple, GA, formerly of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at her residence. Jill was born in Rome, GA, on June 19, 1965, daughter of the late Hugh Brooks and Patricia “Patty” Martin Brooks. She had lived the greater part of her life in Aragon, GA. \[…\] Source ## [Polk Jail report – Friday, August 21, 2026](https://polktoday.com/polk-jail-report-friday-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Friday, August 21, 2026 report below. Source ## [OFFICIAL START: Corners of Cedartown build get underway with groundbreaking celebration](https://polktoday.com/official-start-corners-of-cedartown-build-get-underway-with-groundbreaking-celebration/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ The dust flew in the air as local officials and contractors gathered to usher in the official start of the Corners of Cedartown project. More than a dozen golden shovels dug into the site of the future shopping complex at the corner of the Highway 27 Bypass and Davis Road on Thursday afternoon, and despite \[…\] Source ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ieLbYyiSV19U) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Temistocles “Fabian” Merino Jr.](https://polktoday.com/temistocles-fabian-merino-jr/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Temistocles “Fabian” Merino, Jr. age 87, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. Mr. Merino was born July 4, 1939, in Riobamba, Ecuador, son of Temistocles “Fabian” Merino, Sr. and Sara Lucilla Galligos Merino. Mr. Merino was a dedicated custodian for his church and was always willing to lend a helping hand and serve wherever \[…\] Source ## [Robert Ledford Jr.](https://polktoday.com/robert-ledford-jr/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Robert Edward Ledford Jr., age 69 of Cartersville, GA, passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2026. Robert was born on August 2, 1957, to the late Robert Edward Ledford, Sr. and the late Patricia Dea Ledford. He spent the greater part of his life in Cartersville and proudly served his country as a veteran \[…\] Source ## [Robert Ledford Jr.](https://polktoday.com/robert-ledford-jr/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Robert Edward Ledford Jr., age 69 of Cartersville, GA, passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2026. Robert was born on August 2, 1957, to the late Robert Edward Ledford, Sr. and the late Patricia Dea Ledford. He spent the greater part of his life in Cartersville and proudly served his country as a veteran \[…\] Source ## [Kenneth Ray](https://polktoday.com/kenneth-ray/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Kenneth Wayne Ray left his earthly body to be with the Lord at the age of 94 on August 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He lived in Cedartown, Georgia for the majority of his life with his beloved wife, Martha Jo Ray, and raised their daughter, Susan Ray Cates, whom he \[…\] Source ## [Kenneth Ray](https://polktoday.com/kenneth-ray/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Kenneth Wayne Ray left his earthly body to be with the Lord at the age of 94 on August 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He lived in Cedartown, Georgia for the majority of his life with his beloved wife, Martha Jo Ray, and raised their daughter, Susan Ray Cates, whom he \[…\] Source ## [Scott Roper](https://polktoday.com/scott-roper/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Scott Kelvin Roper, 55, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Tarrant County, Texas, and was the beloved son of Melvin and Patsy Roper. Scott was a gentle soul with a loving heart. He had a quiet, easygoing nature, a tender spirit, and a sense of humor \[…\] Source ## [Scott Roper](https://polktoday.com/scott-roper/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Scott Kelvin Roper, 55, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Tarrant County, Texas, and was the beloved son of Melvin and Patsy Roper. Scott was a gentle soul with a loving heart. He had a quiet, easygoing nature, a tender spirit, and a sense of humor \[…\] Source ## [Barbara Jo Bordynoski](https://polktoday.com/barbara-jo-bordynoski/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Chandler, Sr. and Nova Robinson Chandler. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jacqulin Smith, Mavor \[…\] Source ## [Barbara Jo Bordynoski](https://polktoday.com/barbara-jo-bordynoski/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Chandler, Sr. and Nova Robinson Chandler. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jacqulin Smith, Mavor \[…\] Source ## [Phil Williams](https://polktoday.com/phil-williams/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Phil Lee Williams, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. Phil was born in Rome, GA, on October 6, 1951, a son of the late Robert Lee Williams, Sr. and Wilma McClure Williams. Raised in Rockmart, he made his home in Dallas for more than 30 years. Phil dedicated 41 \[…\] Source ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zCOqGbONuI1q) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Levon Mulkey](https://polktoday.com/levon-mulkey/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Levon Mulkey, age 91, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026. Mr. Mulkey was born in Potash Alabama on October 17th, 1934. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Mulkey. He was a veteran that proudly served in the United States Army. Levon is preceded in death by \[…\] Source ## [Phil Williams](https://polktoday.com/phil-williams/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Phil Lee Williams, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. Phil was born in Rome, GA, on October 6, 1951, a son of the late Robert Lee Williams, Sr. and Wilma McClure Williams. Raised in Rockmart, he made his home in Dallas for more than 30 years. Phil dedicated 41 \[…\] Source ## [Levon Mulkey](https://polktoday.com/levon-mulkey/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Levon Mulkey, age 91, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026. Mr. Mulkey was born in Potash Alabama on October 17th, 1934. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Mulkey. He was a veteran that proudly served in the United States Army. Levon is preceded in death by \[…\] Source ## [Gwendolyn Scales](https://polktoday.com/gwendolyn-scales/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Ms. Gwendolyn Annette Sewell Scales, age 75, of Cedartown transitioned August 7, 2026. Memorial Service for Ms. Scales will be Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1 pm at Friendship Baptist Church (Cedartown). Please keep the Scales/Sewell family in your prayers. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral home. Source ## [Mark Murphy](https://polktoday.com/mark-murphy/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Mark Wayne Murphy, age 58, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. Mark was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1968, son of the late Howard Murphy, Sr. and Ruby Faye Johnson Murphy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Mrya Johnson and Laura Lee Fuller. He \[…\] Source ## [Gwendolyn Scales](https://polktoday.com/gwendolyn-scales/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Ms. Gwendolyn Annette Sewell Scales, age 75, of Cedartown transitioned August 7, 2026. Memorial Service for Ms. Scales will be Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1 pm at Friendship Baptist Church (Cedartown). Please keep the Scales/Sewell family in your prayers. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral home. Source ## [Mark Murphy](https://polktoday.com/mark-murphy/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Mark Wayne Murphy, age 58, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. Mark was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1968, son of the late Howard Murphy, Sr. and Ruby Faye Johnson Murphy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Mrya Johnson and Laura Lee Fuller. He \[…\] Source ## [Patricia Mosso](https://polktoday.com/patricia-mosso/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Patricia Ann Gamel Mosso, age 64, of Rockmart, GA passed away Thursday evening, August 6th, 2026. Patricia was born on August 1, 1962, in Rockmart, to the late Donald Gamel and the late Shirley Bentley Gamel. A lifelong resident of Polk County, she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved \[…\] Source ## [George Taylor](https://polktoday.com/george-taylor/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. George Edward Taylor, age 76, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born February 24, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late James and Frances Taylor. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He later relocated to Cedartown, where he \[…\] Source ## [Steve Swan](https://polktoday.com/steve-swan/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Steve Swan, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2026. Steve was born in Rockmart on January 2, 1966, the son of the late James Edward Swan and Ruby Baker Swan. A lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a 1984 graduate of Rockmart High School. Steve made his living as \[…\] Source ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZzDxESw4v6R) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Annette Maxwell](https://polktoday.com/annette-maxwell/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Annette Maxwell, age 90, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, August 5th, 2026. Annette was born on June 12, 1936, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Carey Hawkins and the late Gladys Robinson Hawkins. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, she was a member of Aragon Baptist Church and had previously attended Piedmont Avenue \[…\] Source ## [Ammie Twilley](https://polktoday.com/ammie-twilley/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Ms. Ammie Twilley, age 47, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Ammie was born in Rome, Georgia on May 12, 1979, daughter of Stevie Gene Twilley and Karma Jean Tate. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by Kenneth McClure, a father figure; her grandfathers, Steve Stansell, and Billy Twilley; \[…\] Source ## [Estella Cook Buffington](https://polktoday.com/estella-cook-buffington/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Ms. Estella Cook Buffington, age 92, of Cedartown, transitioned August 2, 2026. Celebration of Life for Ms. Buffington will be Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1 pm at Friendship Baptist Church (Cedartown). Ms. Buffington will lie in state from 12 noon until the Celebration hour. Interment will follow the Celebration at Northview Cemetery (Cedartown), Care \[…\] Source ## [Rockmart Pro Rodeo honoring Larry Haney for 2026 edition](https://polktoday.com/rockmart-pro-rodeo-honoring-larry-haney-for-2026-edition/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ The annual Rockmart Pro Rodeo is coming up, and this year gets a bit of a name change. It’s now the Larry Haney Memorial Rodeo this year, honoring its longtime organizer and host who passed away earlier this year in March. This year’s event is still the same two nights at the arena on Friday, \[…\] Source ## [Polk County Fair set to return for 2026 starting on Sept. 9](https://polktoday.com/polk-county-fair-set-to-return-for-2026-starting-on-sept-9/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ It’s that time of year again to grab the kids and head toward Cedartown as the Polk County Fair returns for its 2026 edition. The Polk County Fairgrounds will be open this year from September 9 through September 13 with rides, food and family-friendly fun of all kinds coming nightly – and a Sunday afternoon \[…\] Source ## [Polk Jail report – Wednesday, August 19, 2026](https://polktoday.com/polk-jail-report-wednesday-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 report below. Source ## [New Esom Hill Fire Station set to celebrate grand opening next week](https://polktoday.com/new-esom-hill-fire-station-set-to-celebrate-grand-opening-next-week/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Polk County officials will be celebrating with firefighters next week when the new Esom Hill Fire Station begins operations with a ribbon cutting as the new facility is deemed as completed. The station – replacing the old Esom Hill station along with the Blooming Grove Fire Station – will soon see garage bays full of \[…\] Source ## [Two jailed during traffic stop for taillight on drug, other charges](https://polktoday.com/two-jailed-during-traffic-stop-for-taillight-on-drug-other-charges/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ A pair who were pulled over for a traffic violation ultimately racked up felony charges with the Polk County Police during the weekend, according to Polk County Police records. Officers pulled over and arrested Ja’Quin Barton, 25, of Rockmart, and Anya Trimble, 24, of Lawrenceville, on during the early morning hours on Saturday, August 15, \[…\] Source ## [West Cinema celebrates 85th anniversary over weekend](https://polktoday.com/west-cinema-celebrates-85th-anniversary-over-weekend/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ West Cinema has been showing moving pictures for more than eight decades, and recently celebrated another milestone anniversary. The movie theater hosted an event that shut down West Avenue over the weekend on Saturday, marking their 85th anniversary West Cinema first opened in 1941, and has since undergone several changes over the years, with the \[…\] Source