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Welcome to Polk County If you are visiting Polk County, you have come to the right destination for fun and friendly folks. Please be our guest at pet-friendly, family-friendly and senior-friendly activities - many of which are free (www.polkonpurpose.com/free). We have parks, historical museums, antique shops, and cultural activities with handicap accomodations. Check our website for dates of festivals, music events, car shows, rodeos and sponsored rides on the Silver Comet Trail.
Jean Laltrello
Come and see were we live, where we have fun; picnic at one of our parks or feast at our restaurants - - some of which have outdoor seating. We would love to share our beautiful scenery and hometown welcome with you. If you are reading this at "home" in Polk County, you are living life in the right place. So save the gas, save the cost of expensive drinks and snacks along the way and you'll never miss the congested traffic and time lost driving to far off locations. Enjoy a fun-filled season with lots to do in your own home country! Polk County - Live Life Here. Jean Laltrello Chairwoman, Polk County Tourism Committee
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Event Calendar May 14 Bluegrass Jam A free one day show at The Rock in Rockmart includes bluegrass bands and arts and crafts. For more information call 770-684-8519 or visit www.rockmartfestivals.com. May 21-22 Rockmart Community Chorus “Music from Broadway to Hollywood “ will be performed by the Rockmart Community Chorus May 21 at 7 pm and May 22 at 2 pm in The Arts Center Theatre, 116 E. Elm St. Tickets may be purchased at the City of Rockmart, the Cultural Arts Center, and from any Chorus Member. For further information call 770-684-5454. May 30 Bike Ride The Relay for Life Bike Ride begins at the Cedartown Welcome Center/ Depot, 609 South Main St. For details call the Welcome Center at 770-748-2090. June 2-4 Bluegrass Festival The Rock RV Park Spring Bluegrass Festival in Rockmart features Foggy Hollow, East Dixie Boys and more. For more information see page 8. June 11 Aragon Annual Kid's Day 2011 A fishing rodeo and field day activities mean fun times for kids at Aragon Mill Pond. Local merchants donate prizes for the event. Make plans for the whole family to attend. For details call the Aragon City Hall, 770-6846563. June 17-August 6 Community Artists Exhibition An exhibition showcasing works by local artists including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, crafts, video, and more is on display in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Rockmart Cultural Arts Center. Gallery hours are 10 am-4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. A reception open to the public is from 1 pm- 3 pm June 19. For further information call 770-684-5454. 4 THE CONNECTION
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Event Calendar June 25 Aragon Barbecue The 37th annual Aragon Barbecue is June 25 at the Tom Pittman Field in Aragon. Attractions and activities include Arts and Crafts, Little Red Firetruck Hunt, Horseshoe Tournament, Softball Tournament, Concessions, Music and Fireworks. For more information call the City of Aragon, 770-684-6563. June 30 Cedartown 5K Road Race Athletes from countries around the world participate in the International Wheelchair 5K race on June 30. See page 6 for details.
Historic Site Recognized by National Park Service The National Park Service has officially recognized Cedartown as a certified site of a Cherokee removal camp. An interpretative sign has been placed by the Park Service along the creek just off Furnace Street in Cedartown. The area, known as Cedar Creek, was where more than 200 Cherokees were kept in an encampment for about three weeks in the spring of 1838. They were then taken to larger camps in southeastern Tennessee before continuing to Oklahoma. Exclusive road signs, used only on well documented original historic routes of the trail, will be placed by the National Park Service along the Cedartown route.
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Proud of Polk International Event
Annual Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and 5 K Road Race by Dave Grove
The City of Cedartown is hosting the 12th Annual Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and 5 Kilometer Road Race. The Training Camp, June 28July 2, draws world-class athletes from around the world to Cedartown to train and race. Over the years this event has brought together athletes from six of the seven continents. (After all, there’s not much in the way of wheelchair racing in Antarctica). In 2007, this event was designated the World Championship 5K Road Race by the International Federation for Wheelchair and Amputee Sports. The sanctioned Cedartown 5K Road Race course has the fastest times ever recorded in the three major categories of Wheelchair racing. This year the Training Camp is hosting many athletes who recently represented their countries at the IWAS World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand. We invite visitors and the community to join us on Thursday, June 30, 2011 to watch these athletes compete and to enjoy this great event. The best place to view the races is on College Street as the races begin and end right in front of Peek Forest Park. The races start at 6:00 pm. A free cookout, hosted by the Polk County Commissioners and employees of the City of Cedartown, is held in the park as soon as the racing is concluded. C’mon out and join us!
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Bluegrass at the Rock By Jon Hitchcock
Polk County's only family oriented, year-round venue invites you to join us on May 14 for Bluegrass Jam Sessions and Arts and Crafts. Our annual Spring Bluegrass Music Festival is June 2-4. Plenty of Bluegrass favorites such as Foggy Hollow (pictured below), East Dixie Boys and The Bruce Weeks Family Band are set to perform at the Festival. 2010's winner of The Southeastern Bluegrass Association Venue of the Year Award, The Rock has played host to some of the country's most talented bluegrass and contemporary music artists since 1998. Not only have your favorite local bands played here, but The Rock has also been the stage for Buddy Jewell, Jennifer Moorman and The Kentucky Headhunters. You never know who you might see! The Rock RV Park and Campground is famed by The Silver Comet Trail's cyclists and visitors alike as the best place to spend an evening camping under the stars. With the colorful mountain views and lush, open fields, The Rock continues to be "The Heart of the South." For more information call 770-684-8519, e-mail rockmartfestival@aol. com or visit www.rockmartfestivals.com
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Concerts and Special Events Throughout The Year at The Rock Niki Portman and James McKinney of the James McKinney and Company Band with Charlie Robinson, president of the SouthEastern Bluegrass Association
Members of Sweet Southern Band (l-r) Dave Harper, Wayne Sanders and Frankie Hilburn at Bluegrass Jam.
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Relax and enjoy a weekend or longer surrounded by nature in The Rock RV Park and Campground. Close by is the Silver Comet Trail for biking and walking.
Lake and lower campground at The Rock
Group of campers ready to ride on the Silver Comet Trail
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Silver Comet Trail through Polk County
Submitted by Georgia Rails Into Trails Society, Inc. (GRITS) In the late 90's and early 2000 the Silver Comet Trail had only a few miles completed in Polk County. By 2008 the last mile of the Trail in Polk was finished near the Grady/Hutto Rd. Community with a total of 29 miles across the county. Today the Silver Comet Trail stretches 62 miles from Cobb County through Paulding and Polk to the Chief Ladiga Trail and the Alabama State Line where 33 more miles of trail continue. The trail not only attracts local residents, but also people from throughout Georgia, other states, and countries. Among the estimated number of 1,050 visitors to the Cedartown Welcome Center and Polk County each month, a large percentage are coming to ride or walk the Silver Comet. The Silver Comet Trail is recognized as one of the tourist attractions for Polk County. Each year events, on and along the trail, including bicycle rides, 5K competitions, fund raisers, and the annual Homespun Festival bring many visitors to the area. In 2010 the 12th Annual GRITS Labor Day Bicycle Ride that began and finished in Cedartown drew 216 registered participants. Fees and donations from the GRITS Labor Day Bike Ride are used to purchase equipment for helping volunteers maintain the Trail through Polk County. Rockmart will be the starting point for the 2011 GRITS Labor Day Ride. For more information on Georgia Rails Into Trails visit http://www.silvercomet.org.
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Traveling the Trail in Polk County
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Map and information courtesy of TrailExpress.com and may not be reproduced in any manner without express consent of TrailExpress.com. TrailExpress is a registered trademark of Southeastern Path Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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ARTS AND TOURISM
By Paul Craighead Rockmart Civic Arts Commission What can the art-lover who visits Polk County look forward to? By art we mean not only paintings, photography, sculpture, and crafts, but also architecture, music, dance, and theatre. When visitors come to Polk County, often they wish to enjoy the creative expressions of our communities. The three municipalities in Polk County including Cedartown, Rockmart, and Aragon, all have something to offer- free of charge or for a small fee. Festivals and Parades Cedartown’s Cedar Valley Art Festival, sponsored by the Junior Service League, is held each year at the end of April in Peek Park. The annual Homespun Festival takes place in downtown Rockmart the third weekend in July. Aragon hosts the Annual Aragon BBQ on the last Saturday in June. All these festivals have arts, crafts, and music. Parades with colorful floats roll through Rockmart during Homespun Festival and down the streets of Cedartown and Rockmart in December.
Art Exhibitions The Art Lovers League of Cedar Valley holds its Welcome Art Show in November in the Shellenger Gallery of the Cedartown Civic Arts Center. Rockmart’s newly established Cultural Arts Center presents six art exhibitions each year in its spacious gallery. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. The exhibit “AAR-tiste” runs through June 4; the June/July time slot will carry the “Community Artists Exhibition”; September /October- “The Four Elements”; and in November/December-“Crafts”.
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Mural art abounds in Polk County. In Rockmart check out the side of MorganAce Hardware on Elm Street; Brackett’s Cleaners next to the Arts Center Theatre; the Impala Grill on Marble Street, and the Rockmart Post Office. In Cedartown discover the side of Redmond Chair Caning Building on Main Street; Moore’s Soda Fountain on West Ave., and the alley off Main Street across from Ideal Bakery. Next to the Cedartown Welcome Center and the Silver Comet Trail, there is “bicycle art” featured on the back of the Courtney House Antiques Building. Performing Arts From nationally and internationally known orchestras to famous singers and entertainers, the Cedartown Performing Arts Center offers a variety of shows for audiences of all ages. In Rockmart one can find live music four nights a week at Café 212, conveniently located in downtown Rockmart at 212 S. Marble Street. The Arts Center Theatre on Elm Street in Rockmart hosts events throughout the year. This spring, the Rockmart Community Chorus performs “From Broadway to Hollywood” on May 21 and 22. The Rockmart Dance Academy offers a recital on June 11. Several times each year, Rockmart High School Thespians present plays in the theatre. A Spring Bluegrass Festival is set for The Rock concert venue June 2, 3, and 4.
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Architecture Famous streets for historic houses are Jones Avenue and West Church Street in Rockmart and College Street in Cedartown. In Rockmart, the Van Wert Church, (pictured below), Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Chapel, and Rockmart United Methodist Church are notable. St. James Episcopal Church in Cedartown was built in 1883 and has maintained its original state except for the outside color. Check out the gazebo in Rockmart’s Rose Hill Cemetery. The gazebo, constructed in 1891, is now considered one of the town’s most recognizable historic landmarks. The downtown business districts in both Cedartown and Rockmart have been refurbished recently. In Aragon, the smokestack of the historic textile mill is worth a side trip. For the visitor to Polk County who is interested in stimulating the creative juices, there is no lack of attractions. Embrace the arts! For further information contact the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, 770-684-8760, or visit www.polkgeorgia.com.
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Homespun 2011... Don't Miss It!
Enjoy a fun time with the family during Polk County's annual Homespun Festival July 15-16 in downtown Rockmart. There will be lots to see and do including a street parade, live entertainment, games and rides for the kids, food booths, arts and crafts, 5K run on the Silver Comet Trail, the Rotary Club Annual Duck Race, Kiwanis Classic Car Show, and a fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Floyd EMS. For more information call the Polk County Chamber of Commerce 770-684-8760.
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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.
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.
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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."
DODGE & DAVIS AT PEEK SPRINGS 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.
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.
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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.
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/Aragon Rockmart Civic Arts Commission Promotes and hosts various arts activities in the city and maintains the city’s Art Center on Elm Street, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 at 770-684-8760.
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