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Category Archives: Polk County

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…read more

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation donates $2 million to Berry College

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation donates $2 million to Berry College

Tuesday, March 19, 2024–10:21 a.m. -News Release- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has announced a $2 million donation to the new Health Sciences Building at Berry College, to help improve problems with access to quality healthcare in Northwest Georgia. This grant is in keeping with the Foundation’s commitment to help resolve the root causes of issues…read more

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Friday, March 15, 2024–9:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across much of north and central Georgia today. Areas north of the Interstate 20 corridor will be impacted mainly this morning, with areas south of the Interstate 20 corridor impacted during the afternoon hours. The primary hazards with any…read more

Georgia Presidential Primary results

Georgia Presidential Primary results

Tuesday, March 12, 204 -Georgia Secretary of State- Statewide Results Floyd County Results Gordon County Results Bartow County Results Chattooga County Results Polk County Results Paulding County Resultsread more

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Monday, March 11, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are stuck in neutral with drivers paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as last week. The average is 17 cents more than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year.  It costs drivers…read more

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…read more

Man sentenced to life without parole for the murder of missing Cedartown woman

Man sentenced to life without parole for the murder of missing Cedartown woman

Thursday, March 7, 2024–10:19 a.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. There was little closure for the family and friends of a Cedartown mother missing for more than two years in the form of the sentencing of…read more

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, March 4, 2024–9:22 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an…read more

Fire at former Jockey plant in Cedartown

Fire at former Jockey plant in Cedartown

Tuesday, February 27, 2024–8:39 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. Photo courtesy of Noah Beck Cedartown fire officials are requesting drivers to avoid West Avenue as crews continue to battle a fully-involved blaze at the former…read more