Studies have shown that 90 percent of Americans have specific wishes for their end of life care, but only 30 percent of them talk with their families or write it down in an Advance Directive.
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What does 10-10-10 actually mean? Fertilizer labels contain three numbers that correspond to the percentage of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the bag.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Ava Layne Tillmann, of Cedartown, is among the more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 who were celebrated during the University of Mississippi’s 168th commencement exercises April 29 — May 2.
A local student has been named a recipient of one of nine $1,000 scholarships given by Family Savings Credit Union.
As I travel around Polk County, I see many dogwoods with lots of problems.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get needed exercise, and the only thing you really need is a good pair of shoes and a place to walk.
Pollen season is here. Cars are covered with yellow pollen. Allergy sufferers are seeking relief of any kind.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
From December through the end of March, an estimated 145 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the United States. The vaccines are proving to be both safe and effective.
As days get longer and yards start to green up, more and more residents will be walking through their yards doing outdoor tasks. It is awesome when people can be outside and enjoying their lawns, however the sticky weed is starting to come up and may damper your party.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
On average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every 3 minutes and 33 seconds. There are, however, ways you can minimize your risk that will improve your overall health at the same time.
Spring is here and the days are beginning to get longer! Thank goodness! I am so tired of getting home and only having an hour or so before dark.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
A trio of Polk County residents were recently inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
It was recently announced that Lauren Little of Cedartown was named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Berry College.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Pruning shrubs, trees and vines establishes a stronger framework, improves growth, removes diseased or damaged branches, and improves color, flowering, and fruit production.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on March 10, 2021. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,850 students on the fall 2020 Dean’s List.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on March 3, 2021. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Carpenter bees will be here before we know it!
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Feb. 24, 2021. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Feb. 18, 2021. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Who does not enjoy sitting outside around a bonfire when the temperature is cool? My family absolutely loves doing this, especially right now when the night is so clear and the air is nice and crisp.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Feb. 10, 2021. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
When Valentine’s Day rolls around for the members of Cedar Valley Church of Christ in Cedartown, they get busy spreading the love outside of their congregation and to the people who make their community a better place.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Green lawns seem like a thing of the past, but it will not be too long before we start seeing those green blades start popping up again.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Feb. 3, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
MACON — Georgia Farm Bureau members elected Tom McCall for a two-year term as president of Georgia’s largest general farm organization on Dec. 8. McCall, of Elbert County, grows wheat, oats, triticale, grain corn, sweet corn and hay. The McCall family also raises beef cattle, hogs and sheep.
James Mulcay, of Cedartown, made the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Berry College recently announced its newest fall class of graduates for 2020.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Are old tires a problem or a solution? Well it really depends at if you are a glass half full or half empty type person.
The local chapter of a group that promotes reading and literacy among young children is getting ready to host it’s seventh annual fundraiser while also getting support from local governments.
Spring is just around the corner and all the leaves are gone from your favorite Crape Myrtle bush. It is now time to decide if you want to prune it or not.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Jan. 22, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes.
Although some days are fairly nice outside, winter is still here and will be around for a while.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Dec. 31, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
