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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!
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Events Calendar July 1 Cedartown Wheelchair 5K Road Race Cedartown 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 9-13 River of Life This 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- 13 Vacation Bible School The 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 & 19 37th Annual Homespun Festival Join 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!
CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON • Oil Painting or Drawing – with James Hill, Ages 13 and up 6 Wednesdays – (6 – 8 PM) - $85 6 Fridays – (2 – 4 PM) - $85 Contact 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 up 4 Mondays – (5:30 – 7:30PM) - $45 Tuition 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 - $75 Begins July 10, 2014 Ages 15 and up Class 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 Bolado 4 Tuesdays (10 AM – 12 PM) - $60 Ongoing Class Ages 16 and up Class 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]] July 18 & 19 Tuesdays & Wednesdays (6:30 – 8:30 PM) $15 per session “Silver Comet City” (a comedy showcase) Thursdays (10:00 – 11:30 AM) $12 per session Come on out and cool off during Homespun with a wonderfully funny and enter- Class location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, taining show; Rockmart, GA. Friday night at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Register upon arrival. July 12 thru August 16 Youth Art Contest “There is a COW in My Backyard!” sponsored by Polk County Cattlemen’s Association. 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 Gallery 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 offered Art Classes Available by Appointment Education/Visual Arts SOAR* Art Camps * SOAR = Summer Of Art in Rockmart Teen (12 – 17) Camp: June 23 – 27 - $95 Youth (7 – 12) Camp: July 7-11 - $85 Education Advisor - Paul Craighead, 770-843-5302
• 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 month Class 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 commemorating 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- November Farmer’s Market Don’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.
• Music Classes Available by Appointment Guitar Lessons with Kris Anderson Piano Lessons with Claudia Boyd Class location: Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg. 300, Fourth Friday Cruise-In Each Month Come out to Cedartown and join in on the fun at the Fourth Friday Cruise In held Rockmart, GA. every fourth Friday. There will be lots of good looking cars and motorcycles as well Call 770-684-2707 to register today! as live entertainment, food & drinks all located on Prior Street from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
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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 Morgan Hardware Econolodge
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Congratulations Polk County Chamber 2013 Small Business of the Year 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 jewelry. 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.
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 Bee Tahni Rutherford 103 S. Marble St. Rockmart, GA 30153 678-591-1239
Grandma’s Taste of Soul Sandra Sherfield 1194 East Ave. Cedartown, GA 30125 678-901-0503
Willis Family Dentistry Dr. Terri Willis 224 S. College St. Cedartown, GA 30125 678-901-3112
Great Southern Maintenance Group, LLC Tina Deal 1235 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. Parking & Trail Access
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Attractions Guide Landmarks and Historic Areas Cedartown
POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/MUSEUM Formerly Hawkes Children’s Library, the museum contains the history of Polk County. The building was designed by J. Neel Reid, famous Georgia 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 MEMORIAL
Outside Courthouse #2 is a Confederate monument erected in 1906 by United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate veterans.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Built 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 HOTEL This 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 SPRING Located 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 CEDARTOWN In 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 downtown area including second floor residential availability, new businesses and remodelings. 770-748-2090. HIGHTOWER FALLS
CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON
Landmarks and Historic Areas Rockmart/Aragon
VAN WERT
Created 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 CHURCH
Built in 1857 by Rev. Wm. Simpson, Van Wert Methodist Church is one of the oldest structures in Polk County. The Van Wert Church Restoration Group, led by Greg Gray, is renovating the structure.
ARAGON-EUHARLEE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH In Aragon, the oldest church still in use in the County.
ROCKMART MURAL
The 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 MILL
In 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 VILLAGE
In 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 originally 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/GAZEBO
On 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 PARK
A 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."
Originally the site of a wooden grist mill purchased by Elias Hightower in 1846 and converted 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.
ROCKMART HISTORICAL MUSEUM The 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 contributions 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.
OLD MILL
DODGE & DAVIS AT PEEK SPRINGS
Located 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.
Near 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 Allatoona Pass. This resulted in 10 days of battle at New Hope Church, Dallas and Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County.
Leisure Life in Polk County Cedartown Performing Arts Center
The 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 Theater
This 1941 Art Deco style theater hosts first run movies for both children and adults.
Peek Park On 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 Complex Softball 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 Club This 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 Festival An annual festival is held on the last full weekend in April. This event is sponsored by the Cedartown Junior Service League. Local and regional artists display their craft as do the children of Cedartown whose works are displayed throughout Peek Park, the site of the festival.
Meadow Lakes Golf Club
Meadow 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 lessons are offered by the PGA Golf Professional. Call for tee times on the weekends. 770-748-4942
Rockmart Civic Arts Commission
Promotes and hosts various arts activities in the city and maintains the city’s Art Center on Piedmont Avenue, Rockmart. 770-684-5454.
Seaborn Jones Park
A city park along the banks of Euharlee Creek in downtown Rockmart. Complete with picnic tables and a gazebo.
CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON Nathan Dean Sports Complex Rockmart’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 Course Nine hole, public golf course. 770-684-5961.
Silver Comet Trail The 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 Festival An annual event sponsored by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce held on the third weekend in July in Seaborn Jones Park. Local and regional crafters display their wares throughout the park. Continuous entertainment is a highlight of the festival as well as many games and events throughout the park. 770-684-8760.
Aragon Barbeque Patriotism 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 Park
Aragon’s two city parks both have recreational and picnic facilities.
Welsh Festival
Mae'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.
Polk County at a Glance LOCATION AND LAND AREA Polk County, consisting of a 312 square mile area, is near the center of the South's three largest industrial 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.
GOVERNMENT Polk 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 commission 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 protection of all residents.
INDUSTRY Polk 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.
CLIMATE A moderate climate with seasonal variation creates an excellent environment for outdoor activity throughout most of the year: January average minimum/maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32/55 degrees July average minimum/maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67/83 degrees Average annual rainfall is 50" based on ten year data. Relative humidity is 69.7%.
POPULATION 42,709 people reside in Polk County including 10,021 in Cedartown, 4,242 in Rockmart and 1,039 in Aragon.
TRANSPORTATION
Major 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.
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CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON COMMUNICATIONS
Two 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 national hap penings.
EDUCATION Educational 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 residents have easy access to three additional private schools in a neighboring county.
UTILITIES
Georgia 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 sewage 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 provides a first-rate telecommunications system and cablevision is provided by Charter Communications.
HEALTHCARE
Polk Medical Center is located in Cedartown. Numerous physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other health care proviers are throughout Polk County. Immediate Care facilities are also available.
POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The main office of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce is located at 133 South Marble Street in Rockmart. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. The Chamber also maintains 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 770-6848760.
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Family Night with the Rome Braves at State Mutual Stadium, Rome GA Sponsored by The Polk County Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, August 30, 2014, 7:00pm Tickets $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 tickets 770-684-8760 or email info@polkgeorgia.com
Deadline for payment is Friday, August 22, by 5:00pm Everyone is welcome!