State Troopers and Officers Urge Caution During the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Travel Periods
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. In an effort to reduce the number of crashes on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will be on highContinue Reading
Polk County man killed in motorcycle crash
A 66-year old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon on Highway 27 near the Cedar Valley Country Club in Cedartown. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Harley Davidson driven by Henry Hogue of Cedartown attempted to cross the highway and traveled into the path of aContinue Reading
Grand Jury returns indictments on Ryan Dover and State Rep. Trey Kelley in connection with death of Eric Keais
MEDIA RELEASE A Polk County Grand Jury has indicted Ralph William Dover, III a/k/a Ryan Dover on charges of Felony Hit and Run, and Reckless Conduct, and Othel Doyle Kelley III, a/k/a Trey Kelley, on the charge of Reckless Conduct. The charges stem from the September 11, 2019 incident involvingContinue Reading
Polk School District to return to virtual learning starting next week
From Polk Today: The Polk School District will be returning to distance learning – with elementary students getting packets to take home, and middle and high school students utilizing virtual classrooms – due to a lack of substitute teachers available to take over classrooms for teachers under quarantine. Superintendent LaurieContinue Reading
Rome Braves Invited to be Atlanta Braves High-A Affiliate
ROME, GA – In an announcement made today by the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves have officially been invited to become the High-A affiliate of the Braves in 2021 and many seasons to come. “We are extremely excited and proud to be invited to serve as the High-A affiliate ofContinue Reading
Man leads police on early morning two county chase
From Polk Today: A Savannah man remained in the Polk County Jail this morning on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after several police agencies from Polk and Floyd counties chased in him a stolen truck early this morning. Polk County Police Assistant Chief Kiki Evans reports that Derrick Laron Rambert,Continue Reading
Polk Medical Center Named Top Rural Hospital for Third Straight Year
MEDIA RELEASE: For the third consecutive year, Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as oneContinue Reading
One arrested, charged with armed robbery of Cedartown store
MEDIA RELEASE: The Cedartown Police Department has arrested and charged an individual with the November 19 armed robbery of the Discount Grocery and Tobacco Mart, 425 South College Street. Sterling Mitchell, 37, of a Central Street address, was arrested and charged on December 2 with armed robbery and possession ofContinue Reading
Linda Liles wins Polk County Commission runoff Tuesday
From Polk Today: The run-off for the District 2 seat is over, and Commissioner Linda Liles will continue her service for the next two years having won out in the race to open the month of December. Liles won out over challenger and former Commissioner Ricky Clark in a 976-440Continue Reading
Free drive-up testing being discontinued in Polk but available in nearby counties
CEDARTOWN, GA: “Free COVID-19 rapid testing is now available at the Polk County Health Department,” says health department Nurse Manager Malindy Ely, “but by appointment for symptomatic people only.” Ely advises people who believe they may be symptomatic to call the health department at 770-749-2270 for an appointment. Free drive-upContinue Reading