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Rockmart, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Rockmart! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Rockmart woman is seeking justice for baby donkey HeeHaw
- How Rockmart’s softball team dominated a regional rival 8-0
Also on today's calendar: Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Sonoraville Phoenix and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hannah Israel, baby donkey HeeHaw shot dead by Georgia police (scallywagandvagabond.com) — A Rockmart property owner says her baby donkey, HeeHaw, was wrongly shot and killed by police searching for a missing person on her Polk County farm, and she’s now pursuing legal action. The incident, involving Cedartown and Polk County police, has sparked an online fundraiser and public calls for accountability while the officer’s identity remains undisclosed. 
• Roundup: Lady Indians get region win (daily-tribune.com) — Rockmart’s Region 7-AAA softball strength shows up here as North Murray’s Lady Mountaineers were recently shut out 8-0 by Rockmart after another lopsided loss to Sonoraville. The wider roundup details Murray County and North Murray softball and volleyball results and upcoming regional matchups that could again feature Rockmart as a key opponent.
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★ Featured events ★
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs LFO, Dalton Academy →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Sonoraville Phoenix →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Harrison, Coosa →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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The Little Roy and Lizzy Show →
Haney's Arena, 1517 Morgan Valley Rd, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Union County Panthers →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Murray County Indians →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Darlington, New Manchester →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Cedartown Bulldogs →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Callaway Cavaliers →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Bremen Blue Devils →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Ringgold Tigers →
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
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Thursday September 3
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Tuesday September 29
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- The Manor at Becks Lake B&B — (678) 685-6265
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello my name is Lisa, I’m married and have raised 4 great children, I’m have 4 grandchildren.
I’ve been a teacher for over 25+ years and I’m looking to open my very own In-Home base Center. I’ve taught all ages and have been a director as well… (Nextdoor Yorkville 101) - I have a 4 year old male husky and a 3 year old female husky I need to find homes for.
Both are fixed. They were dropped off to me by a family member fighting cancer and I am unable to keep them. I need to find them homes ASAP. (Nextdoor Yorkville)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rockmart. Apply here.
- Miura America Co., Ltd. posted a job opening for Assembler in Rockmart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockmart here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedartown
- Gordon County Arrest Report Saturday, August 29 2026 (coosavalleynews.com)
- Casting Call: Fit people, car lovers & bartenders needed (audacy.com)
- Investigation underway after officer shoots and kills miniature donkey in Polk County (wrganews.com)
Dallas
- Wildcats down Hiram 27-9 (times-georgian.com)
- Federal appeals court voids ruling that Georgia's political maps violated Voting Rights Act (griffindailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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