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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Rome High School bus carrying student-athletes returning from a football scrimmage overturned along a rural highway on Thursday evening.
Polk County woman battles vulture invasion on family property
A woman says vultures are taking over her Polk County property.
A woman says vultures are taking over her Polk County property.
Armed teen in tactical gear terrorizes neighborhood, threatens family, residents say
A Polk County family calls him a nightmare neighbor, and they say he is just a teen.
A Polk County family calls him a nightmare neighbor, and they say he is just a teen.
Body found by Polk County police during search for missing woman
A woman's body was found on the side of the road in Polk County on Thursday.
A woman's body was found on the side of the road in Polk County on Thursday.
Polk County teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student
A Cedartown High School coach has been arrested after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
A Cedartown High School coach has been arrested after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Massive blaze at former Jockey plant in Cedartown shuts down West Avenue
A massive fire in Cedartown blocked West Avenue for hours after firefighters worked to battle the blaze.
A massive fire in Cedartown blocked West Avenue for hours after firefighters worked to battle the blaze.
Visiting pastor from Georgia saves choking Alabama woman mid-sermon
A Polk County pastor says his time as a police officer prepared him to save a churchgoer's life with the Heimlich maneuver.
A Polk County pastor says his time as a police officer prepared him to save a churchgoer's life with the Heimlich maneuver.
Monisha Leath: Polk County man found guilty of murdering wife in 2022
A Polk County man wanted for the 2022 murder and strangulation of his wife has been found guilty.
A Polk County man wanted for the 2022 murder and strangulation of his wife has been found guilty.
Blood shortage: Critical need for donations in north Georgia; hospitals postpone elective surgeries
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
'Unbecoming' Polk County jailer terminated from job
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced one of its jailers has been terminated over behavior “unbecoming of an officer."
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced one of its jailers has been terminated over behavior “unbecoming of an officer."