Last week at Lankford Corner on the Silver Comet Trail, local officials gathered with the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission planning staff to start talking about Polk County’s future. What they wanted to know? What are some…
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a well lived life, we announce the passing of our beloved grandfather, Ronald Lee Hill, age 87, who passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. He was born, Ronald…
A Rockmart man remains in jail with bond set after he was charged with criminal trespass and got too close for comfort to a two-year-old in the yard, according to a Polk County Police report. Chad…
Rockmart Police charged a man this morning, and another remains in critical condition at an area hospital following a shooting incident at a convenience store. According to Rockmart Police, officers were called out at 8:50 p.m.…
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 report below.
A local car dealership is teaming up with a vital lifesaving organization to ensure that Polk County provides the help needed. Peach State Ford’s annual Summer of Community Impact event will this year see the Ford…
Mr. J.B. Camp, age 88, of Cedartown, GA passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Mr. Camp was born on June 20, 1937, in Rockmart, GA, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Camp and the late…
The Public Works Department at the City of Rockmart has been in long need of replacement, and now the city is moving forward with a plan to replace it with a new facility utilizing what used…
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Tuesday, July 8, 2025 report below.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-270, the run-off primary to be held in Polk County on July 15, 2025, for the nomination of candidates of the Democratic Party, only one polling place shall be open and…
