Good Morning Polk! Friday, July 17, 2020

Coming soon: podcasting.

In the News

Polk County’s Board of Elections and Registration are seeking help to ensure that the polls this November have enough people to keep casting ballots moving along at a normal pace.

A new initiative is underway statewide to recruit poll workers for the upcoming fall election, and those interested in participating and helping the community while still making a little money can find out more by filling out this form in the link.

Oh, by the way, from the Chamber:

Interested in joining the Polk County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors? We would love to have you serve in our community. Nominations are now being accepted through August 21st. Nominees (or their businesses) should be members of the Chamber of Commerce in good standing. Appointments are two years and the board, while voluntary is a working board that strives to bring value to our members.

Board of Directors duties include attending Chamber Board Meetings (every other month), attending Ribbon Cuttings as your schedule allows, active participation in the board to bring value to membership, participation in fundraisers as necessary.

You are welcome to nominate yourself or another individual. Please send your nominee’s name and the business they are affiliated with to info@polkgeorgia.com with the subject line NOMINEE by August 21st. Chamber membership will receive a ballot in September to make their selections for board appointments.

Also: Southcrest Bank will close their lobby beginning on July 7th. The lobby will be available by appointment only. The drive-thru will be open and in full-service.

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Today’s forecast

Another horribly hot day in store here locally again, with a 30% chance of rain later this afternoon. High of 95, with heat index at 100. Also chances of rain and thunderstorms this evening, down to 72 overnight.

Something to watch this morning

Why, oh why, would the state sue the City of Atlanta over masks? Seriously? Don’t we have enough on our plate right now?

Something to read this morning

Nice to hear that Alex Trebek is doing well. This paper of record provided the article. What is the New York Times?

Hospital workers are getting alarmed about the new rise in cases and hospitalizations. Especially here in Georgia.

Russia denies hacking attempt of COVID-19 vaccine trials, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo says China will pay for COVID-19? Mkay Fox and Friends. Tell me more…

How is Arkansas going to a face mask mandate, but not Georgia? Even I’m making myself wear one out these days… Just good common sense.

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