Woman hospitalized following medical incident at Polk County Jail
Jail staff at the Polk County Jail administered CPR and Narcan to an unresponsive woman Wednesday morning.
Jail staff at the Polk County Jail administered CPR and Narcan to an unresponsive woman Wednesday morning.
Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
Donkey killed in Polk County; Dept. of Agriculture joins investigation
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
Polk County officer arrested for misusing Flock system, GBI reports
A former Polk County police officer has been arrested on charges of misusing the Flock camera system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
A former Polk County police officer has been arrested on charges of misusing the Flock camera system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Polk County inmate dies after being found unresponsive
A 42-year-old man died after jail staff discovered him unconscious inside his cell at the Polk County Jail. The state has been called in to run a full investigation into the incident.
A 42-year-old man died after jail staff discovered him unconscious inside his cell at the Polk County Jail. The state has been called in to run a full investigation into the incident.
1-year-old girl dies after Mustang hits concrete culvert on GA 100
A 1-year-old girl died from her injuries Sunday following a single-vehicle wreck at a Polk County intersection over the weekend.
A 1-year-old girl died from her injuries Sunday following a single-vehicle wreck at a Polk County intersection over the weekend.
Cedartown preschool: Police probe alleged abuse of 4-year-old
A Polk County preschool employee is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 4-year-old child, sparking a police investigation.
A Polk County preschool employee is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 4-year-old child, sparking a police investigation.
Polk County man gets life plus 29 years for child sex crimes
Rene Cornejo-Reyes has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes.
Rene Cornejo-Reyes has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes.
Unidentified remains found on Treat Mountain Road
A death investigation is underway after the remains of an unnamed man were found Wednesday on Treat Mountain Road.
A death investigation is underway after the remains of an unnamed man were found Wednesday on Treat Mountain Road.
Polk County 911 service restored after outage
Polk County emergency services have been restored to normal after operating under a phone service disruption Sunday, prompting officials to activate backup calling lines and reroute calls to a neighboring county.
Polk County emergency services have been restored to normal after operating under a phone service disruption Sunday, prompting officials to activate backup calling lines and reroute calls to a neighboring county.
Friends and family remember social worker killed in Jasper VA shooting
A memorial service will be held Sunday for Nic Crews, a Marietta social worker killed during a shooting at a VA clinic in Jasper.
A memorial service will be held Sunday for Nic Crews, a Marietta social worker killed during a shooting at a VA clinic in Jasper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.