Polk County Schools to take break next week, adjusting to 4-day week
Students who attend Polk County Schools will be off next week as the district adjusts its educational plan to a four-day in-person session.
Georgia law enforcement leaders condemn handling of George Floyd arrest
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
Buchanan man accused of soliciting child online
Police in Polk County said they have arrested a man for criminal solicitation after chatting with what he believed was a minor online.
Georgia sheriff: 'I am deeply disturbed by the video of Mr. Floyd being murdered'
A north Georgia sheriff is speaking out about the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died while in Minneapolis police custody on Monday night.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Rockmart shooting
The man suspected of shooting and killing a man at a home in Rockmart, Georgia on Friday has been charged with murder, police said.
Police search for missing Polk County teenager
Police are seeking the public's assistance as they continue to search for a missing 16-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since last Saturday.
Teacher leaves inspiring messages at homes of students
A Polk County teacher is using inspirational messages to teach students how to social distance.
Deputies: Arrested suspect connected to Coweta County teen's death
Deputies in Polk County say they believe an arrested man was connected to the murder of a 14-year-old Georgia girl this week.
Thief breaks into students' cars at Rockmart High School
Students and faculty at Rockmart High School found their cars smashed into and their property stolen when they arrived at campus after an away game Friday night.
Georgia boy grows hair out for people in need
A Georgia boy grew his hair out for more than three years so he could donate his locks to make wigs for cancer patients.
Georgia police searching for 'dangerous' serial burglar
Police say he's stolen hundreds of items and at least six vehicles all around Georgia.
Burglary suspect who eluded police as officer got struck by train in custody
Deputies in Polk County arrested a burglary suspect who was running from a police officer when that officer was hit by a train.
New body cameras show the moment officer was hit by train
Polk County Police now have the body cam video of one of their officers getting hit by a train.
Officer hit by train while chasing burglary suspect on foot
Officer hit by train while chasing burglary suspect on foot
Police: Man who used sawed-off shotgun to rob store arrested
Polk County police said an arrest has been made of an armed robbery suspect who was carrying a sawed-off shotgun.
Pilot killed in small aircraft crash in northwest Georgia
The pilot of a small plane is dead after a crash landing in a Polk County field.