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…
Note: The following notice was provided by the Polk County Board of Elections for publication on Polk Today. The Polk County General Primary Election will be held on May 19 th 2026. Notice is hereby given…
County Police are providing an opportunity for women in the community to learn ways to ensure they are safe during situations that might get uncomfortable or even violent. Victory Baptist Church is hosting a Safety Seminar…
The Polk County Commission split on a vote on Tuesday evening, declining a request put forward for the Grady Road Landfill to take the byproduct of wastewater treatment the cities of Cedartown and Rockmart create on…
