Polk County News

Twelve Polk County stores are facing possible sanctions after an undercover operation revealed their clerks were selling alcohol to minors, according to police.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 15: 1. The Rockmart Civic Arts Commission 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Bldg.

A former Aragon man pleaded not guilty in Polk County Superior Court Tuesday, May 14, to charges of murdering his wife.

Local officials are concerned about helping finance sewer infrastructure to Polk County's new $40 million hospital.

Floyd County Jail officials are tabulating the cost of repairs after they say three inmates flooded their cells during the weekend by overflowing toilets.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 14: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

Ten people face criminal charges after a drug raid in Rockmart last Thursday ended with police seizing methamphetamine.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County this weekend, May 11-12: Saturday 1. The Friendly Baptist Church WMU will hold a yard and bake sale on Saturday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner lot of Canal and Main Streets next to the thrift store.

Polk School District took steps to ensure student safety once they were made aware of the Polk County Water Boil Advisory this morning.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 8: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, May 7: 1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activities.

The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County this weekend, May 4-5: Saturday 1. Spring Creek Baptist Church, 2636 Chulio road, Rome will hold a 5k/walk on Saturday May 4. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration is $35 on race day.

Good things happen when folks work together, according to a local law enforcement official.

Police arrested five people and seized drugs and a number of suspected stolen items in a drug bust at a Canal Street residence Wednesday, May.

Polk's proposed $19 million 2014 budget will include more than $600,000 in increased spending, according to county officials.