A Cedartown man taken into custody on Monday morning died later that evening after being rushed from the jail to Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center for treatment just down the road from the Sheriff’s Office.…
The names of brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty to protect and serve local residents has been missing from the side lawn of the Polk County Courthouse building in…
Moats: Deputy recovering in hospital overnight, will get to go home tomorrow The Polk County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a vehicle that fled the scene of a wreck that…
A new path forward for those facing re-entry after incarceration began on Wednesday, hoping to provide those looking for a second chance an opportunity to find something better for themselves. Project Purpose officially launched on Wednesday…
Sheriff Johnny Moats confirmed that one of his men was ok after they were involved in a wreck today. Georgia State Patrol is investigating after the incident involving a pickup truck striking a Sheriff’s Office vehicle…
Firefighters went to jail this morning, but not because they did anything wrong. It was a call for service required when a construction dumpster full of materials caught fire. Sheriff Johnny Moats confirmed that there were…
A change in command staff as the week came to a close at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office drew attention from commenters online, and saw both Sheriff Johnny Moats and former Chief Deputy Jonathan Blackmon making…
If the phone rings and you don’t recognize the number, it is likely a good idea to let it go to voicemail. A scammer is using tech to ensure that tracking them down is difficult, and…
More room will soon be available at the Polk County Jail after a renovation project started earlier this month, and the first of the cells where inmates will be held is being transformed from rusty mess…
The time has come and the deadline is 7 p.m. EST to get to one of seven polling places in Polk County and cast your vote for President, the Congressional Race in the 14th District, and…
