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Polk receives $64,000 grant

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A $64,000 grant to update Polk County’s Parks and Rec Master Plan has been awarded.Monica Farrow announced the grant in an email to county commissioners and other officials Thursday, May 7.

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Sports

Fannin Lady Rebel Lily Williams (17) goes for the kick while Natalie Middleton (5) looks on.

Fannin Lady Rebel Lily Williams (17) goes for the kick while Natalie Middleton (5) looks on.

Lady Rebels season is over

Jason Queen
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team’s season came to an end at Lamar County May 5 in the...
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Obituaries

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Kenneth Daniel Boring, age 85, of Turtletown, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Wellstar...
Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Ervin Thomason, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving...
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