Update: Georgia State Patrol provided additional information about the death of a Marietta man at a local resort providing off-road opportunities after his dirt bike lost control and struck a tree, according to a preliminary investigation.…
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…
Mr. Jeffery Lee Hodges, age 66 of Rockmart, GA transitioned on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete. To the Hodges family, we at F. K. Jones Funeral Home extend to you our deepest sympathy and…
A building in the Northside Industrial Park that has sat empty for years trying to find a second life will finally get put to good use – if the city agrees to take it over from…
Cathy Sego-McGinnis was on her second try to become a Polk County Commissioner, and this time around the independent candidate said that she’s bowing out for now, but isn’t done yet with her quest. She was…
Ms. Marjorie Rooks, age 88 of Cedartown, GA transitioned on Monday, July 6, 2026. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at New Bethel Baptist Church at 12 noon. Interment will…
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Friday, July 10, 2026 report below.
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…
Verlon E. Coleman Jr., age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Wellstar Community Hospice Tranquility At Cobb. He was born on April 1, 1932, in Hiawasee, Georgia, a son of the late Mr.…
A man is facing a bevy of charges after he was involved in a chase with the Rockmart Police on Monday, including serious felony charges for failing to let a passenger out of the vehicle when…
