🌱 See who was listed in Polk County’s latest arrest report.

Hey there, Aragon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See who was listed in Polk County’s latest arrest report.
• Aragon community remembers the life and service of Aletha Strange.

Also on today's calendar: Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Ringgold Tigers.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday September 30 2026 (coosavalleynews.com) — Polk County’s latest arrest report, dated September 30, 2026, includes individuals from communities like Aragon and nearby towns, giving residents a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity. While details aren’t listed here, the report typically covers charges, ages, and hometowns, helping Aragon readers stay aware of public safety trends close to home.
   

• Aletha Strange (polktoday.com) — Longtime Aragon resident Ruth “Aletha” Strange, born in Aragon and a former paraprofessional at Aragon School, has passed away at age 88. She is remembered for her caring work at Rockmart Nursing Home, deep devotion to family, and the love she shared across three generations, with a private service planned at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery.
   

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📸 Around Aragon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aragon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1

• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Fannin County Rebels →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9

• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Ringgold Tigers →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  7:30 pm

Thursday October 15

• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Heard County, Kennesaw Mountain →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm

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📣 Aragon Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1

• Mobile Food Pantry with Red Door →
  Covered Bridge, 114 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee
  1:00 pm
• Varsity Volleyball@ Alpharetta High School
  Adairsville High School, 519 Old Hwy 41, Adairsville
  5:00 pm
• Council Candidate Meet & Greet →
  City Hall, 30 Burge's Mill Road, Euharlee
  6:00 pm

Friday October 2

• No-Cost Vein Screenings
  Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, 636 E Main St., Cartersville
  8:00 am
• Allatoona STEAM Showcase
  Allatoona Elementary School Cartersville, GA 30120
  8:00 am
• Varsity Football vs Cass @ Cass
  Cass High School, 1000 Colonel Way NE, White
  8:30 am

Saturday October 3

• X C@ Larry Mcafee Course at Mcalpine Park
  Cartersville High School Cartersville, GA 30120
  8:30 am
• 30th Annual Cruise-In the Rock →
  500 Beauregard St, Rockmart
  9:00 am
• Compassion Center Mobile Medical Free Clinic
  Allatoona Resource Center, 6503 Glade Rd SE, Acworth
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Customer Svc Team Member in Rockmart. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Cedartown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aragon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rockmart

• Michael Smith (polktoday.com)
• Meet Brei Carter, the country-soul singer getting people dancing (goldminemag.com)

Cedartown

• Applications Open for 2027 Kitchen Innovations Awards (fermag.com)
• James McLendon Jr. (polktoday.com)

Cartersville

• A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Week 7 (ajc.com)
• Bartow and Cartersville High Schools Exceeds Georgia's Historic High Graduation Rate (wbhfradio.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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