At least one County Commission seat and three school board seats on Tuesday night were decided for the upcoming terms by voters in local primaries, but there are two local races that will still be on…
The votes have been cast and the primaries – for most races – are coming to a close. Others will require a run-off (especially in crowed statewide races) as the parties determine who will be on…
Usually, Polk County sees many of its races decided in May without contested elections for November between candidates from two parties. The GOP has for more than a decade provided the large majority of the slate…
It was a busy Thursday for the Polk County Elections Office in Cedartown as candidates came into fill out their paperwork and pay the fees to get on the May primary ballot for local seats. So…
Those who aren’t planning to attend the Rockmart Christmas Parade have another indoor option of something to watch tonight. The Polk County Commission is holding their December work and regular sessions this evening with a packed…
The Polk County Commission will definitely have a tough choice to make in the coming weeks to decide who will replace dearly departed County Commissioner Gary Martin. Especially with the addition of a sixth name for…
A fifth person has decided they want to serve Polk County if given the opportunity as a District 1 Commissioner. James Vines, who previously sought the District 1 seat in both appointment and in elections, submitted…
The Polk County Commission will now have several individuals to choose from in their potential replacement for the District 1 seat through the end of 2026, when the time that Gary Martin had left will run…
