ARRESTS
Polk Jail report – Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Tuesday, October 7, 2025 report below.
BUSINESS
Free roof from Oak Ridge Roofing goes to Lindsey family
A local family is going to get some much needed help from a contractor willing to give back. Oak Ridge Roofing took applications back through the month of September to determine who they would decide was…
OBITUARIES
Lee Brannon Jr.
Mr. Winfred Lee Brannon, Jr., age 51, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. Lee was born in Austell, Georgia, July 18, 1973, son of Carol Crocker Brannon and the late Winfred Lee Brannon, Sr. For the…
LOCAL NEWS
ELECTION 2024: Machines tested; registration ends today
There’s still a few hours left to get in registration paperwork to the Board of Elections office before they close at 5 p.m. Check your registration status and make sure to fill out paperwork if you…
ARRESTS
Polk Jail report – Monday, October 7, 2024
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Monday, October 7, 2024 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
BUSINESS
Chamber Membership Breakfast coming next Friday
Take note, Chamber members! The annual Chamber Appreciation Breakfast returns for its second year for an opportunity to learn more about Polk County’s business scene, network and enjoy a hearty meal before having to head off…
LOCAL NEWS
Voter registration deadline looming on Monday
Voters have until October 7, 2024 at close of business (5 p.m.) to ensure their Voter Registration forms are into the Board of Elections office for the upcoming 2024 General Election. Polk County residents who aren’t…
ELECTION INFO
ELECTIONS 2024: Logic and Accuracy Testing coming up for November vote
People who want to participate in the upcoming job of ensuring all the machines are properly working and tabulating results have the opportunity to observe Logic and Accuracy Testing starting at month’s end at the Board…
LOCAL NEWS
City of Rockmart hosting public meeting over sludge issue
City officials: Service Delivery Strategy agreement in violation by county The City of Rockmart is set to host a meeting about the municipal sludge issue and explain why the city’s byproduct from wastewater processing – along…
LOCAL NEWS
County Commission sets sludge public hearing date
Polk County Commissioners will be gathering in October to hear from the public on their position on municipal sludge being allowed to dump into the landfill. Those interested in speaking will want to take part in…