The County Commission voted on the issue last week and approved a resolution for consideration by the state house and senate, and the Cedartown City Commission and Rockmart City Council have joined that call to try…
County officials are getting ready for a slew of paperwork coming into their office at the start of the forthcoming year. The Polk County Tax Assessor’s Office is expecting applications to start coming into their office…
A relatively small number of Rockmart property owners might have scratched their heads this year at their tax bill, but now a correction or refund is coming due to a software error when information was being…
Time is flying as the year is getting shorter, and the chance to cast a ballot early begins next week as voting season returns following the Columbus Day holiday. Election Day 2025 just under a month…
Upcoming vote by Cedartown City Commission likely determines if Floating Local Option Sales Tax goes before voters this year for start to 2026 collections Will the cities and the county come to an agreement on a…
Property tax millage rates set by County Commission for residents with an increase Over three public hearings, the public let the Polk County Commission know that any increase in taxes was going to come with consequences…
The above video is from the morning session – the first of three public hearings – to hear comments from residents on the millage rate being set for 2025 tax bills. This video is being made…
The nays have this one by a wide margin. Voters on Tuesday by a wide margin said “no” on their ballots during the March Special Election, a countywide decision declining a special 1 mill added to…
Limit to 70 years old, 5 acres and $10 million in proposal, resolution still to be crafted to become local legislation The Polk County Board of Education voted this past Tuesday during a combined session to…
Referendum approval by voters needed, County gives 3-2 thumbs up The City of Cedartown is seeking a new item for their economic development toolbox to lure companies to invest in Polk County, especially those offering a…
