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Polk County Animal Control wants to make sure that pets within the shelter have every opportunity of finding forever homes, even the midst of a pandemic and economic turmoil.
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Some local residents were among Valdosta State University’s spring 2020 graduates during the school’s recent commencement.
A group of Polk County residents enrolled at the University of Alabama during the 2020 spring semester were recently named to the school’s Dean’s List or President’s List.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on July 1, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.Lawson Ivie Timms was born on June 27, 2020 to Angie Marie Morris and Derick Timms of Cedartown.
Hayden Claypool of Cedartown was recently named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi.
Kennesaw State University recently welcomed its newest class of graduates. Nearly 3,400 students earned bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees for the Spring 2020 semester.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on June 10, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.Jacie Savannah Millhollan was born on June 8, 2020 to Jessica and Justin Millhollan of Aragon.
Cedartown Second Baptist Church announced that McQuade Dillard was voted in Sunday as its associate pastor of discipleship. He will work directly with students and children in addition to overseeing the overall discipleship process within the church.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on June 10, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area. Anterrian J. Hunt was born on May 19, 2020 to Deaundra Green and Anthony Hunt Sr. of Rome.
VALDOSTA, GA — Valdosta State University recognizes more than 2,100 distinguished and accomplished students for earning a spot on the Spring 2020 Dean’s List.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2020 spring semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours.
JACKSONVILLE, AL -- JSU named nearly 900 students to the President’s and Deans’ Lists for their outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2020 semester, including:
Editor’s note: The Standard Journal got a bit behind on publication of recent birth announcements in weeks past due to space concerns, but they return this week with normal publication ahead. These are combined from week’s past and we congratulate these parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
TUSCALOOSA, AL - The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring. Among the graduates was:
ATLANTA — Andrew Dulaney of Cedartown, GA, made the Dean’s List for the Spring 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.
Polk County Farm Bureau held their 2020 Essay Contest in recent months, and this year had to wait a little while before they could present their winner with a prize due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on May 13, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.Khalid Kyne Karrell Talley was born on May 6, 2020 to Mercedes and Devonte Talley of Kingston.
The following birth announcements were provided by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.Josie Jean Thompson was born on April 28, 2020 to Kathy and Jonathan Thompson of Cedartown.
The following birth announcements were provided by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Congratulations go out to a local couple celebrating a milestone year in their marriage this coming week. On Thursday, April 23, Mr. William “Ed” Burnley and Mrs. Peggy Mann Burnley will have been married for 65 years. The couple were wed in 1955, and have been longtime residents of the Anti…
The following birth announcements were provided by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were provided by Floyd Medical Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The below listing of students from Polk County were honored by colleges and schools that provided their 2019 Fall Dean’s and President’s lists:
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.Kingston Amir Lee was born on February 14, 2020, to Amarianna Knight and Willie Lee of Rome.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The month of love continues at Polk County Animal Control and a pair of pets are ready to cuddle up with a new family as the Standard Journal Pets of the Week for the Feb. 12 edition.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
A new happy couple celebrated their wedding in recent days in Cedartown.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, January 16, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Want a cuddly companion or an active friend for walks and hikes? Then look no further than this latest edition of the Standard Journal Pets of the Week, and find a cat or dog — maybe even both — who need forever homes right now.
A pair of country hit-makers are coming to the Cedartown Performing Arts Center in February for a one-night show as part of a national tour that continues into 2020.
A pair of pets who need forever homes are waiting today at Polk County Animal Control for a family to come find them at the shelter along with other dogs and cats up for adoption.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, January 2, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
The Rockmart Library is offering locals a chance to learn the ins and outs of the Silhouette Cameo machine with their upcoming class on Tuesday, January 14 from 5 through 7 p.m. Those interested in learning to apply vinyl to glass or using the machine for other creative tasks are urged to stop by.
The Cedartown Performing Arts Center is set to host a version of the Broadway hit revolving around the antics of a red-headed orphan who finds a new home in fame and fortune.
Start the new year with a new friend who needs a forever home from Polk County Animal Control among this week’s Pets of the Week.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, December 26, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. raised $1 million during its HBCU Impact Day initiative Sept. 16, 2019, to benefit historically black colleges and universities. AKA International President Glenda Glover announced that the organization exceeded the goal for AKA HBCU Endowment Fund.
A cuddly cat and a young adult pup are ready to come join your family during the holiday season as the featured Pets of the Week to cap off 2019.
The following birth announcements were submitted by Floyd Medical Center on Wednesday, December 20, 2019. Congratulations go out to these new parents in the Standard Journal reading area.
With nearly 40 different works from over 30 different artists available to see and purchase, the Cedartown Performing Arts Center has made dreams come true with their new “Winter Dreams” art gallery.
An area youth is heading off to service after completing boot camp in Illinois.
With the holidays almost here, there’s a gift that everyone can enjoy providing: the love of a pet. A jewel of a cat and a playful pup are the perfect additions and need forever homes for Christmas.
