Cedartown man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting Polk County jail officers
A Cedartown man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking two jail officers at the Polk County Jail earlier this year.
Deaths of Rockdale, Polk law enforcement members mourned
Communities in the metro Atlanta area are mourning the deaths of two local law enforcement members.
Paulding County student dies on school field trip at Polk County farm
A McGarity Elementary School student died after a medical emergency during a field trip to Carlton Farms in Rockmart.
Polk County deputy injured in hit-and-run crash on Highway 278
A Polk County sheriff’s deputy was injured Thursday morning after his patrol vehicle crashed on Highway 278.
Cedartown man sentenced to 35 years in Heard County killing
Brody Nichols was sentenced to 35 years for voluntary manslaughter and cruelty to children after shooting Hunter Barrows 12 times in front of Barrows' daughter.
Tariffs force closure of a beloved Cedartown bakery
A local Georgia bakery that serves low-carb, gluten-free and sugar-free treats says it has been forced to close its doors.
Polk County jailer fired following DUI arrest in Dallas
Khalil Alexander Rembert, a jailer in Polk County, was arrested for DUI and failing to maintain a lane.
Man wanted in Polk County for child molestation
Tommy Lee Myers is wanted for sexual battery against a child under the age of 16, child molestation, and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Escaped Polk County inmate 'done Houdini’d his way outta custody'
For his last trick, a Polk County inmate “done Houdini'd his way outta custody in two counties," according to the Polk County deputies searching for him.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
'No remorse': Polk County man gets life plus 115 years for shooting 2 women
Randy Feleciano McClarity, 60, was sentenced to life without parole plus 115 years for a 2022 shooting that killed Summer Bryant and injured Julie Thigpen in Polk County.
Woman, 4-year-old daughter found dead inside home in small Polk County town
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the deaths of a mother and her four-year-old daughter following a 911 call to a home in Aragon, Georgia.
2 Polk County police officers injured chasing suspect on Saturday night
Two Polk County Police Department officers were injured while pursuing a wanted man on Saturday night.
Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution
A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
Deputies rescue duck stuck in Polk County Jail
Deputies in Polk County came to the rescue of an innocent duck that accidentally found herself in custody at the county jail.
Polk County Schools moving to virtual learning Friday over flu and norovirus spike
The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or norovirus.
Polk County man accused of forcing kids to witness abuse of family pet
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested William Leviticus Self, 37, of Cedartown on three counts of Cruelty to Children.
Rockmart deputy chief dies, leaving 'lasting impact' on department and community
Deputy Chief Jonathan Fuller died, the city announced on Facebook. He served with the department for more than 11 years.
Ex-Haralson County jail arrested on child sex charges
A Haralson County jailer has been arrested and fired after being arrested on child sex charges on Tuesday.
Rome HS football team members released from hospital, driver arrested identified
A Rome High School bus carrying student-athletes returning from a football scrimmage overturned along a rural highway on Thursday evening.