GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Dade County
Dade County, GA (January 4, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Dade County, GA. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, January 3, 2022. Investigators from the DeKalb County (AL) Sheriff’s Office following leads on a stolen car led themContinue Reading
Polk County Comission delays January meetings by a week
Due to rising COVID-19 cases across the community, the Polk County Board of Commissioners decided to move their regular monthly meeting ahead a week. Assistant County Manager Connor Hooper confirmed that they decided to postpone this week’s meetings to Monday, January 10 for their work session and Tuesday, January 11Continue Reading
Slow decline in gas prices statewide to start the New Year
ATLANTA, Ga., (January 3, 2022) — Georgia gas prices continue to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 11 cents less than last month and 99 cents more than thisContinue Reading
Georgia receives oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments
NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™from the federal government is very limited. DPH anticipates additional allocations in the coming weeks as production increases. PerContinue Reading
Atrium Health Floyd Tightening Visitation Restrictions
ROME, GA., DECEMBER 29, 2021 – As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the community, Atrium Health Floyd is further limiting visitation at all locations, including Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center. Most patients will be allowed one designated visitor. Other inpatient and outpatient areas inContinue Reading
Rockmart woman killed in wreck on South Rome Bypass
From Floyd County Police A Rockmart woman was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on the southern Rome bypass near Black Bluff Road. The driver of that vehicle is in serious condition at a local hospital. Specialized crash investigators from the police department were requested by patrol to respondContinue Reading
Keep Polk Beautiful invites you to Bring One for the Chipper
The Keep Polk Beautiful organization has invited the public to discard & recycle their live Christmas trees at the “Bring One for the Chipper” event that will take place at Camp Antioch from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 8th. As a thank-you to those who donate aContinue Reading
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Haralson County
Haralson County, GA (December 19, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Haralson County, GA. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, December 18, 2021. One man, identified as Willie Lee Austin, age 30,Continue Reading
UPDATE: Local man charged in fatal hit and run according to press release
MEDIA RELEASE: Police have arrested and charged a local man with the December 12 hit and run death of 52-year-old Barry Ford. Jason Myles Ingram was jailed on charges including felony homicide by vehicle, failure to report an accident, and driving under the influence. Cedartown Police officers out on patrolContinue Reading
Reported house explosion in southern Polk County
From Polk Today: Officials have reported that a house on Winkle Road has exploded this morning. No word yet on whether any casualties have been found on the scene. Police, Fire and EMS officials have all been dispatched to the scene. The Winkle Road residence is in the Highway 27Continue Reading