Confirmed H7, Presumptive Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Georgia
A flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Chattooga County has tested positive for H7, presumptive low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). This is the first confirmation of avian influenza in domestic poultry in Georgia. Avian influenza does not pose a risk to the food supply, andContinue Reading
Polk County Jail reports 3/20/17
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__2017-03-20_06-51-07-AMContinue Reading
GBI investigating officer involved shooting over the weekend
MEDIA RELEASE On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Polk County. Preliminary information from GSP indicates that while troopers were conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) patrol on Fish Creek RoadContinue Reading
Polk County Jail report 3/7/17
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__2017-03-07_08-47-14-AMContinue Reading
Polk Superintendent tenders resignation
In a special called meeting Thursday night, the Polk School District Board of Education unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Darrell Wetherington, who had been suspended the week before amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct while an administrator in the school system. Wetherington was currently serving the paidContinue Reading
Weather related cancellations for Wednesday
A Tornado Watch issued for extreme Northwest Georgia had prompted several local churches and organizations to close or cancel activities or services tonight. Schools: Cedartown High School: all after school activities have been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather (per athletic director Doyle Kelley) Churches: Victory Baptist Church: all eveningContinue Reading
Three arrested in high school concession stand burglary, property damage
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, Ga. – February 27, 2017: Three juveniles have been arrested and charged with burglary of the Cedartown High School Baseball concession stand and damage to property owned by the Polk School District. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, the Cedartown High School Junior Varsity Baseball team had justContinue Reading
Polk DTF: narcotics search warrant nets four drug arrests
MEDIA RELEASE On February 17, 2017 the Polk County DTF executed a narcotics search warrant at 420 Pace Street located in Cedartown, Georgia. This search warrant stemmed from an investigation that was initiated mid January 2017 targeting individuals responsible for the street level distribution of controlled substances such as crackContinue Reading
Polk school board votes to suspend Superintendent at special called meeting
The Polk School District Board of Education voted Tuesday night to suspend Superintendent Dr. Darrell Wetherington with pay. According to a media release from the school board, the action “occurred after an unfortunate incident and disruption at Westside Elementary School.” That incident came to light after a school resource officerContinue Reading
Polk County Jail report 2/21/17
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__2017-02-21_08-02-09-AMContinue Reading