Polk County Jail Report – May 8, 2017
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2017-05-08_08-52-10-AM-1Continue Reading
Two arrested in Polk County for sexual exploitation of children
Polk County Police arrested two individuals within an hour for sexual exploitation of children on Tuesday. According to Detective Brandy Brady of the Polk County Police Department, David Lee Forsyth, 33, of a Sardis Road address, was arrested Tuesday evening in a traffic stop at 6:24 p.m. by Polk CountyContinue Reading
One critical injury in three car collision near Rockmart
MEDIA RELEASE A Honda Accord was traveling east on U.S. 278 in the right turn lane attempting to turn onto Ga. 101 South. A tractor trailer was traveling north on Ga. 101 and was at a stop for a stop sign at the intersection of 278. A Chevrolet S-10 wasContinue Reading
Rep. Kelley Announces Funding for Silver Comet Trail in Polk County
MEDIA RELEASE ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) today announced that the Silver Comet Trail in Polk County will receive a $100,000 Recreational Trails Program grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through the Federal Recreational Trails Program. “The Silver Comet Trail is a tremendous asset for ourContinue Reading
Severe Weather Closings/Cancellations
The threat for powerful thunderstorms today and tonight as prompted several area organizations to close or call off activities today. Churches: First Baptist Church of Cedartown – All activities are cancelled for this evening. This includes supper, prayer meeting and adult choir. Please continue to monitor the weather and stay safeContinue Reading
UPDATE: Cedartown woman found dead in car at Polk Memory Gardens
Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier has identified the woman found at Polk Memory Gardens Tuesday afternoon as Tammy C. Wolfe, 50, of a Cedartown address. She was found in a car by Polk Memory Gardens staff at about 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Posted 4/4/17 – 9:52 p.m. The Polk County PoliceContinue Reading
Severe storms and large tornados possible Wednesday
A volatile weather situation is setting up for Wednesday morning and later in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, two rounds of potential severe weather are possible Wednesday. The first round will likely impact areas mainly along and south of I-20 after midnight. The second round of thunderstormsContinue Reading
School board picks Teems as interim superintendent
Long time Polk School District employee Greg Teems was chosen to fill the role of interim superintendent at a special called meeting Wednesday night. Board members voted unanimously to accept the proposed contract that included a vote to grant a waiver in the school district’s nepotism policy, since Teem’s wife,Continue Reading
Reward offered in 2016 shooting death
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, Ga. – March 29, 2017: In an effort to assist the Cedartown Police Department with the investigation into the death of Kenneth Albert, the family of Mr. Albert is offering a reward in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyContinue Reading
Polk school board to meet Wednesday to approve Interim Superintendent
The Polk School District Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at the Polk School District Board of Education located at 612 South College Street, Cedartown, Georgia, on Wednesday March 29, 2017 beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to approve an Interim Superintendent contract.Continue Reading