Local News (Page 75)

Multiple units of the Polk County Fire Department were called out Wednesday morning to battle a fire that destroyed an unoccupied trailer at a location on Berry Road near Corn Road, just west of Cedartown. According to Polk County Public Safety Director Randy Lacey, the fire appeared to originate onContinue Reading

It will be the end of an era at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning, when the doors at Polk Medical Center on North Main Street close their doors, and a new era begins at that same time some three miles to the east on Highway 278. At that same moment, theContinue Reading

Multiple agencies responded to a reported bomb threat at the Polk County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon. According to various sources close to the investigation, the threat was soon ruled to be without validity, following a sweep of the building. Several dozen people at the courthouse at the time were forced toContinue Reading

Local Elections 7 of 7 precincts reporting (absentee and early votes included) State Senate, District 31 (I) Bill Heath–R — 73.80% – 5,819 Charles Winter–D — 26.20% – 2,066 Polk County BOE, District 2 (I) Susan Berry–R — 43.75% – 252 Bernard Morgan–D — 56.25% – 324 Polk County BOE,Continue Reading

Join WGAA for the most up-to-date election coverage on statewide and local elections tonight after the polls close at 7:00 p.m. WGAA News Director Andrew Carter will provide updates three times an hour starting just after the 7:00 hour tonight. Here in Polk County, there are several contested races onContinue Reading

Bull Terrier & Boxer Mix • Young • Male • Medium Available for adoption 10/06. Young adult – about a year old. Friendly and playful. Walks on leash. Fun dog!! *****URGENT*****This shelter is NOT a no-kill facility. If you are interested, please act quickly. We must have commitment before closeContinue Reading