Long time Polk School District employee Greg Teems was chosen to fill the role of interim superintendent at a special called meeting Wednesday night. Board members voted unanimously to accept the proposed contract that included a vote to grant a waiver in the school district’s nepotism policy, since Teem’s wife,Continue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, Ga. – March 29, 2017: In an effort to assist the Cedartown Police Department with the investigation into the death of Kenneth Albert, the family of Mr. Albert is offering a reward in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyContinue Reading
The Polk School District Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at the Polk School District Board of Education located at 612 South College Street, Cedartown, Georgia, on Wednesday March 29, 2017 beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to approve an Interim Superintendent contract.Continue Reading
A flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Chattooga County has tested positive for H7, presumptive low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). This is the first confirmation of avian influenza in domestic poultry in Georgia. Avian influenza does not pose a risk to the food supply, andContinue Reading
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2017-03-20_06-51-07-AMContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Polk County. Preliminary information from GSP indicates that while troopers were conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) patrol on Fish Creek RoadContinue Reading
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2017-03-07_08-47-14-AMContinue Reading
In a special called meeting Thursday night, the Polk School District Board of Education unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Darrell Wetherington, who had been suspended the week before amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct while an administrator in the school system. Wetherington was currently serving the paidContinue Reading
A Tornado Watch issued for extreme Northwest Georgia had prompted several local churches and organizations to close or cancel activities or services tonight. Schools: Cedartown High School: all after school activities have been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather (per athletic director Doyle Kelley) Churches: Victory Baptist Church: all eveningContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, Ga. – February 27, 2017: Three juveniles have been arrested and charged with burglary of the Cedartown High School Baseball concession stand and damage to property owned by the Polk School District. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, the Cedartown High School Junior Varsity Baseball team had justContinue Reading