Polk County looking for man who reportedly left dog at animal control office
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man that reportedly left a dog at the Polk Animal Control Office in Cedartown on Friday.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man that reportedly left a dog at the Polk Animal Control Office in Cedartown on Friday.
Taxpayer loans to city workers create anger in small town of Aragon
Barely 1,500 people call Aragon home, a simple spot in Polk County spread around a textile mill long since shuttered.
Barely 1,500 people call Aragon home, a simple spot in Polk County spread around a textile mill long since shuttered.
After 2 years, missing Aragon teen located by police
A Polk County teen has been found safe over two years since she first was reported missing.
A Polk County teen has been found safe over two years since she first was reported missing.
Convicted Georgia sex offender wanted by deputies on felony charge
Have you seen this man? Georgia deputies say Christopher Scott Reed was convicted for child molestation in 2012 and disappeared without registering where he's living now.
Have you seen this man? Georgia deputies say Christopher Scott Reed was convicted for child molestation in 2012 and disappeared without registering where he's living now.
Polk County elections director placed on paid leave after DUI arrest
The Polk County Board of Elections director Noah Andrew Beck, 24, has been put on 10-day paid leave after he was arrested for diving under the influence in Rome last weekend.
The Polk County Board of Elections director Noah Andrew Beck, 24, has been put on 10-day paid leave after he was arrested for diving under the influence in Rome last weekend.
Polk County police officer shoots, critically wounds man
A man was shot by police officers who were investigating a report of a fight at a Polk County home on Tuesday afternoon, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
A man was shot by police officers who were investigating a report of a fight at a Polk County home on Tuesday afternoon, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
Death benefits denied to widow of Georgia law enforcement officer
"Everyone has paid and acknowledged him to be an officer fallen in the line of duty, even the governor, and the state of Georgia until it comes time to pay death benefits," the woman's attorney said.
"Everyone has paid and acknowledged him to be an officer fallen in the line of duty, even the governor, and the state of Georgia until it comes time to pay death benefits," the woman's attorney said.
Beloved Cedartown teacher killed in crash, 21-year-old woman arrested
A beloved teacher was killed in a wreck after leaving school Tuesday. David Brown was a social studies teacher at Cedartown Middle School.
A beloved teacher was killed in a wreck after leaving school Tuesday. David Brown was a social studies teacher at Cedartown Middle School.
GBI: Man murdered by burglar in Polk County home invasion
A dangerous robbery in Polk County ended with a man dying from a gunshot wound in his home. Police say they caught the suspect breaking into another home on the same street shortly afterward.
A dangerous robbery in Polk County ended with a man dying from a gunshot wound in his home. Police say they caught the suspect breaking into another home on the same street shortly afterward.
Charges upgraded to murder for man in Cedartown home invasion shooting, the GBI says
Brandon Lyle faces murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, home invasion, burglary, theft by taking, among other charges.
Brandon Lyle faces murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, home invasion, burglary, theft by taking, among other charges.
Man at center of politically charged and deadly hit-and-run appears in court
Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.
Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.
Polk County police converge on DUI suspect during chase
Police in Polk County said a man was high when he led officers on a pursuit involving more than a dozen police units.
Police in Polk County said a man was high when he led officers on a pursuit involving more than a dozen police units.
Two men charged with child sex, drug crimes in Polk County
Two men were arrested on child sex and drug charges as part of two separate investigations by the Polk County Police Department.
Two men were arrested on child sex and drug charges as part of two separate investigations by the Polk County Police Department.
GBI releases new details about Cedartown drive-by shooting
New details have been released about a drive-by shooting which killed a young woman and injured her mother in Cedartown early Tuesday morning.
New details have been released about a drive-by shooting which killed a young woman and injured her mother in Cedartown early Tuesday morning.
Young woman killed in Cedartown drive-by shooting, police say
Randy McClarity Sr., 57, was later arrested and charged with murder, malice murder, and three counts of aggravated assault in connection to the shooting.
Randy McClarity Sr., 57, was later arrested and charged with murder, malice murder, and three counts of aggravated assault in connection to the shooting.
Rockmart City Police Department K9 receives donation of body armor
Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Georgia police arrest man with 3.3 pounds of meth after traffic stop, brief chase
Polk County officers witnessed the suspect allegedly toss two bags full of meth out of his window during a police chase.
Polk County officers witnessed the suspect allegedly toss two bags full of meth out of his window during a police chase.
Fire department raises more than $20k for 2-year-old son of NW Georgia captain
Josh Ingram's 2-year-old son, Briggs, went underwater at Lake Martin in Alabama. Ingram performed CPR for over 30 minutes until first responders flew the child to a hospital. Brings has been in the pediatric intensive care unit since the accident.
Josh Ingram's 2-year-old son, Briggs, went underwater at Lake Martin in Alabama. Ingram performed CPR for over 30 minutes until first responders flew the child to a hospital. Brings has been in the pediatric intensive care unit since the accident.
Polk County man wanted for choking dog in front of child, police say
Have you seen this man? Andrew Compton is accused of choking a small dog in front of a child and tossing the poor animal to an aggressive dog that left it badly injured.
Have you seen this man? Andrew Compton is accused of choking a small dog in front of a child and tossing the poor animal to an aggressive dog that left it badly injured.
Police: Man crashes car during high-speed chase through Polk County
What started as a routine traffic stop for speeding turned into a high-speed police chase through Polk County, police say. The chase ended with the driver crashing into the woods and catching on fire.
What started as a routine traffic stop for speeding turned into a high-speed police chase through Polk County, police say. The chase ended with the driver crashing into the woods and catching on fire.