🌱 Where Rockmart ranks among Georgia’s winningest football programs this decade

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Rockmart ranks among Georgia's winningest football programs this decade

Also on today's calendar: Photos by Katelyn and 6 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• PCHS tied for 9th-most wins this decade (theblacksheartimes.com) — Rockmart football fans can see how their team stacks up statewide, with Rockmart tied with Thomson at 62-15 in wins this decade. The article highlights Pierce County's 70 victories and compares top Georgia programs across all classifications. It's a snapshot of where Rockmart stands among the state's recent football powerhouses.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockmart

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs North Murray Mountaineers →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Photos by Katelyn →
  The Manor at Becks Lake, 1396 Stringer Rd, Rockmart
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs LFO, Dalton Academy →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Harrison, Coosa →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Sonoraville Phoenix →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• The Little Roy and Lizzy Show →
  Haney's Arena, 1517 Morgan Valley Rd, Rockmart
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Union County Panthers →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Murray County Indians →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Darlington, New Manchester →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Villa Rica, Armuchee →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Cedartown Bulldogs →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Callaway Cavaliers →
  Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
  5:00 pm

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• The Manor at Becks Lake B&B — (678) 685-6265
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