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…
UPDATE: The Board of Education might end up with a contested primary come May, depending on who else qualifies before Friday’s deadline. Robin Forston, longtime community advocate and retiree from the Department of Family and Children’s…
Local elections for County Commission and School Board are coming up, and thus far there are two contested races that will be on the ballot in May. Otherwise, it has been slow going as the ballot…
An incumbent hopes to keep their seat for office as the fourth candidate to get on the primary ballot for the 2026 general election primary for Polk County. Board Member Dr. Judi Renshaw qualified to keep…
The Polk County Commission have decided who will fill the vacant District 1 seat as their meeting for December concluded this evening. Former Assistant County Manager David McElwee was appointed tonight to serve the remaining time…
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…
