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Welcome to Polk County We are very fortunate to have such a picturesque location for the Annual Homespun Festival held each year during the third weekend of July. The banks of the Euharlee River and the beauty of the Silver Comet Trail are the perfect backdrop for Homespun’s activities. The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is the “organizer” of Homespun, but the community owns this festival. It started as a grassroots community effort to bring people into downtown, and it still reaches those roots as it brings even more people to Polk County. Tamaka W. Hudson Let’s take a look at what you’ll find at the festival. First, take a stroll through the more than 50 booths filled with fine handmade art and crafts, and then let the older kids enjoy a carnival swing or climb up the Rockwall. You can take the younger children to the petting zoo and later treat them to a ride on the trackless train. If you get hot (it is July!) pull out your chair and listen to good Southern Gospel on Friday evening and some good Rock-nRoll on Saturday night. The 2010 entertainment lineup is headlined by Heirborn on Friday night and Southern Thunder on Saturday night. Don’t forget…you need food too! Delicious treats ranging from pizza to turkey legs, hot dogs to fried cheesecake, lemonade to homemade ice cream and everything in between are sure to please your pallet. Make sure you stick around all day and check out the Floyd EMS Fireworks Display at 10 pm on Saturday. It will knock your socks off! In addition to Homespun, other events during the year include Bluegrass Festivals at The Rock in Rockmart, a Labor Day Bike Ride on the Silver Comet Trail and Cruise In every fourth Friday in downtown Cedartown through the end of the year. These are only a few of the things going on in Polk County. Visit us on the web at www.polkgeorgia.com or www.polkonpurpose for details and news on more upcoming Polk County Events. Come for the festivals, come for the events, come for the live music or just come have a good time! Come to Polk County, We’re Open! Tamaka W. Hudson, VP of Chamber Operations Polk County Chamber of Commerce
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Event Calendar July 10 – August 28 “Rockmart Revealed” An exhibition of art depicting different aspects of Rockmart, both past and present, is on display in the Rockmart Civic Arts Center Gallery. An artists’ reception is July 11 from 1 pm-3 pm in the Gallery. The public is invited. For further information call 770-684-5454 or visit Rockmart Civic Arts Commission at www.rockmart-ga.gov. July 16-17 Homespun Festival The 33rd annual Homespun Festival starts with Gospel Night at 5 pm on Friday, July 16. Saturday’s activities begin at 8 am with the annual Homespun 5K race. See page 5 for the full schedule of events. July 23 Wizard of Oz This classic play will be performed by students who attend the Theatre Camp II, July 14-23. Directors are Margaret Jacobs and Stevi Earwood. Curtain time is 7 pm on Friday, July 23rd. For further information call 770-684-5454. July-August Under the Oaks Farmer’s Market Every Thursday afternoon from 4 pm-7 pm, find locally grown produce, handmade items including textiles and jewelry, original artwork and baked goods at Veteran’s Memorial Park In Rockmart.
Coming in September
The Annual Labor Day Bicycle and Rollerblade Ride hosted by Georgia Rails Into Trails (GRITS) will start in Cedartown, Sept. 6. For more information check www.silvercomet.org.
About The Cover ...... Yaarab Sweetwater was among the many Shrine Clubs that participated in last year's Homespun Parade through downtown Rockmart. The Rockmart Masonic Lodge and Cedar Valley Shriners sponsor the event which is coordinated by Alan Dean. Don't miss this year's parade beginning at 10 am on Saturday, July 17. 4 THE CONNECTION
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Homespun Festival 2010 July 16-17 Downtown Rockmart Friday, July 16
Gospel Night, 5 pm – 9:30 pm Traditional and Contemporary Live Gospel Entertainment - Heirborn, 8 pm
Saturday, July 17
5K Race, 8 am, Silver Comet Trail Parade Through Downtown Rockmart, 10 am Kiwanis Car Show, 9 am – 2 pm Rotary Duck Race, 2 pm Southern Thunder Band, 9 pm Floyd EMS Fireworks Extravaganza, 10 pm
Friday and Saturday
Fine Arts and Crafts by Local and Regional Artists Live Entertainment including Country, Gospel and Rock Food Vendors with a Variety of Delicious Treats Kids Activities - Inflatable Obstacle Course, Pony Rides Rock Climbing Wall and Carnival Rides
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PLATINUM SPONSORS HOMESPUN FESTIVAL 2010
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Proud of Polk Polk People, Making a Difference Krige Schabort Krige Schabort brought worldwide attention to Polk County in 2000 when he and the City of Cedartown hosted the Cedartown Pre -Peachtree Training Camp for elite wheelchair athletes. The camp included a 5K race that turned out to be the largest 5K in the world with some 78 athletes from 12 countries. In 2007 it achieved the distinction of being the World Championship 5K. Krige, an internationally known wheelchair athlete with numerous racing awards and honors, won first place in the 2010 Los Angeles Marathon and the Walt Disney World Marathon. He came in 2nd in the 2010 Boston Marathon. Winning the Hawaii Ironman in a record time is his goal for 2010. The race includes a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile handcycle and 26 mile racing wheelchair. In 2007 Krige was nominated for an ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) award and attended the ceremony at the Kodak Arena in Los Angeles. Krige started his racing career in 1989 after he lost his legs in a bomb explosion (1987) serving the South African Military. Soon after his rehabilitation, Krige established himself as a wheelchair athlete and represented South Africa at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics where he won a bronze medal in the marathon. Not only has Krige helped bring wheelchair athlete competition to Cedartown, but also to Rome. “In 2002 I worked with the City of Rome in starting the Clocktower Classic Handcycling series. It took off and became a premium event,� said Krige. 10 THE CONNECTION
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In 2009 the series was the first UCI (International Cycling Union) event for handcycling in the USA. It was the only race in the 2009 U.S Handcyling series with the additional status of being a part of the UCI International Calendar. Krige and his wife Caron came to America in 1997. In 1996 he was in Austria getting ready for the '96 Paralympics games in Atlanta. “I was talking with my wife about the idea of going to a country where she would have good job opportunities as an occupational therapist and I would race as a pro wheelchair athlete……and the USA was our favorite idea,” commented Krige. He said, "After the Paralympics, we decided on Atlanta because we knew the area and jobs were plentiful in the US then. It proved to be the best move ever. The first year was not easy, but every year became better, and in 2000 we decided to live here permanently in Cedartown.“ “In 2009 we were blessed to become American Citizens and we are very, very happy to be in Cedartown,” exclaimed Krige. The Schaborts have two sons Daniel Krige born in 2002 and Simon Michaelis born in 2004. A little girl is expected to arrive in July.
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Silver Comet Trail
Trail Access with Parking
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Traveling the Trail in Polk County
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Silver Comet Trail Trail Rangers The longest portion of the Silver Comet Trail runs for approximately 29 miles through Polk County. Nature at its finest can be found along the trail. From winding creeks and tall pines to rock formations and animals of the forest, there is much to see. Georgia Rails into Trails (GRITS) and its volunteer corps of Trail Rangers is responsible for maintaining the trail in Polk County along with the help of Polk County and the towns of Cedartown and Rockmart. From cutting grass to removing a tree that has fallen across the trail, the Trail Rangers are “ready to spring into action when needed,” said Joe Anderson of GRITS. “We started out with 4 Rangers in 1998 and today we have 75.” Lending a hand to the Rangers is Kappa Pi Beta, a student orgaSilver Comet Trail segment near Grady / Hendrix Rd. nization sponsored by in Polk County is maintained by Trail Rangers Keep Polk Beautiful at Bud Davis and Cecil Reddish. Rockmart High School. Their project is to pick up litter along the Silver Comet Trail and clean graffiti from bridge underpasses. Anderson commented that “the work we do is a labor of love. We are proud of the Silver Comet Trail and want all who use it to have a good experience.” Kappa Pi Beta members pick up litter along the Silver Comet Trail
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Charity Softball Tournament The Fourth Annual “Having a Ball for Our Kids,“ sponsored by the Polk-Haralson Human Resource Employer Committee (PHHREC), is Saturday, July 17 at the Nathan Dean Sport Complex in Rockmart. The “One Pitch Charity Softball Tournament Double Elimination” for Men’s Teams is Georgia USSSA sanctioned. Entry Fee is $200 per team with $100 due at time of registration and the remainder by July 12. Teams interested in participating may contact Lisa Clark, chairperson of the PHHREC, at 678685-0929 xt.114 or 706-506-9855. “Proceeds from the tournament will go toward scholarships for students who have been active in Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs in Polk and Haralson counties. Funds will also help pay fees for CTAE students to participate in national competitions,” said Clark, Human Resources Director for Miura Manufacturing America, Inc. in Rockmart. The PHHREC works with employers, other agencies, and school systems in helping create a better workforce by encouraging kids to continue education beyond high school. The public is invited to attend the Tournament. Bring the family and enjoy lots of softball action. Food concessions are on site. There is no admission fee.
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School Zone No “Lazy Summer Days” for Middle School Students By Debbie Freeman, Polk School District
Middle school students in Polk School District have been introduced to business concepts this year. Rockmart Middle School students have completed their first year with a Future Business Leaders of America Chapter on their campus and Cedartown Middle School students have been busy “dressing for success”. The RMS Chapter of FBLA was very successful with their new chapter this year. They participated in the State Leadership Conference in Macon with over 1000 students in attendance. The Chapter was recognized for Membership Achievement and earned the Gold Chapter of Excellence Award. Twenty-four members of the Rockmart Chapter earned the Entrepreneur Level of the Middle Level Achievement Program. RMS student, Steven Dean, will be serving as next year’s Middle Level State Vice-President. The Georgia TeenWork program, under the Department of Human Services, is providing Georgia youth, ages 14 to 18, an opportunity to “link learning” through summer employment opportunities. 16 THE CONNECTION
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Available to students at both middle schools, Cedartown Middle School students took this opportunity to demonstrate their “dress for success” business training. For four days prior to interviews for the program, students participated in sessions that covered dressing appropriately, completing job applications and resumes, and mock interviews.
Through student organizations such as the Future Business Leaders of America and the Georgia TeenWork program, Georgia youth can have a “head start” on learning about business and the skills needed for the workplace. With these opportunities, not only will they have a busy summer but they will be “linking learning” long before beginning their high school experience. No “wasting the days away” for these students!
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Attractions Guide Landmarks and Historic Areas Cedartown
POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/MUSEUM Formerly Hawkes Children’s Library, the muse um 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 on the Redmond Chair Caning Building on Main Street, home of The Little Theatre on Main. 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 wellknown structures in Cedartown including many historic sites such as Hawkes Children’s Library, the train depot 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. It is now an attorney’s office. Located across the street from the Hawkes Children’s Library.
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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. WEST THEATER Built in 1941 on West Avenue, this structure was designed in the Art Deco Style and has been maintained in its original design. It is one of the finest examples of Art Deco style in Northwest Georgia. 770-748-3090. 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 Originally the site of a wooden grist mill purchased by Elias Hightower in 1846 and con verted 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 MILL 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.
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.
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.
VAN WERT METHODIST CHURCH
EUHARLEE CREEK/SEABORN JONES PARK
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.
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."
ARAGON-EUHARLEE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
DODGE & DAVIS AT PEEK SPRINGS
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 Engineered Fabrics Corporation.
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.
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. Once Johnston realized Sherman’s plan he began moving troops to block his way. This resulted in 10 days of battle at New Hope Church, Dallas and Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County.
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CITY HALL The City Hall, located in the center of downtown Rockmart on Marble Street, was the first Rockmart building designed by Roy Reese. While it was constructed in 1921, other buildings in the downtown area date back to 1885. 770-684-5454.
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Leisure Life CEDARTOWN 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.
Rockmart/Aragon Rockmart Civic Arts Commission Promotes and hosts various arts activities in the city and maintains the city’s Art Gallery on Elm Street, Rockmart. 770-684-5888.
Seaborn Jones Park
A city park along the banks of Euharlee Creek in downtown Rockmart. Complete with picnic tables and a gazebo.
Nathan Dean Sports Complex
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
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
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.
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 a 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.
Cedar Valley Arts Festival
Polk County Homespun Festival
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
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.
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. 770684-8760.
Meadow Lakes Golf Club
Aragon Barbeque
Meadow Lakes is a public facility in North Polk County offering 18 holes of championship golf as well as a brand-new 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
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Patriotism at its peak, the annual barbeque is held on the last 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.
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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.
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 County Regional 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.
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 happenings. Additionally,
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 firstrate 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 604 Goodyear St. 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/Rockmart at (770) 684-8760 or the Chamber office/Cedartown at (770) 749-1652 for more information. July/August 2010 THE CONNECTION
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