Polk County Standard Journal

09/09/2025

There is a fish in Northwest Georgia that is probably my all-time favorite. The redeye bass, in particular, the Coosa redeye. It’s native only to the headwaters of the Coosa River and the average fish is only about six inches in length, but the rede…

There is a fish in Northwest Georgia that is probably my all-time favorite. The redeye bass, in particular, the Coosa redeye. It’s native only to the headwaters of the Coosa

09/08/2025

The Cedartown Polk County Humane Society is working to ensure that all pets in its care have every opportunity of finding forever homes. Its facility is located at 3416 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown.

The Cedartown Polk County Humane Society is working to ensure that all pets in its care have every opportunity of finding forever homes. Its facility is located at 3416 Rockmart

09/08/2025

In the most intense finish to a Cedartown football game in recent memory, the Bulldogs were able to escape with a one-point victory over the visiting Pepperell Dragons on Friday night.

In the most intense finish to a Cedartown football game in recent memory, the Bulldogs were able to escape with a one-point victory over the visiting Pepperell Dragons on Friday

09/08/2025

The Ringgold Tigers traveled to Polk County on Friday, looking to snap Rockmart’s 59-game region winning streak after coming up three points short in a 23-20 overtime home loss to the Jackets a year ago.

The Ringgold Tigers traveled to Polk County on Friday, looking to snap Rockmart’s 59-game region winning streak after coming up three points short in a 23-20 overtime home loss to

09/07/2025

It’s always time for a good book, and this month’s new releases span Atlanta suspense, gothic horror, sweeping fantasy and thoughtful meditations on aging. Whether you crave a Buckhead murder mystery, a reimagined “Mulan,” or Louis Sachar’s adult de…

It’s always time for a good book, and this month’s new releases span Atlanta suspense, gothic horror, sweeping fantasy and thoughtful meditations on aging. Whether you crave a Buckhead murder

09/05/2025

🏈 It's time again for High School Football action in Polk County! 🏈

📊 Follow all the local action with our HS Football Scoreboard — updated throughout the night with the latest scores from across the area.

👉 Stay in the know here: https://bit.ly/4fPRbUQ

09/05/2025

An argument at a West Rockmart residence Thursday evening led to the stabbing, and ultimately death, of a 54-year-old man.

09/05/2025

Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday evening at a West Rockmart address.

09/03/2025

Please join us for a September 11 remembrance ceremony on Thursday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m.

The ceremony will take place at the Cedartown Fire Department, 126 Philpot Street.

09/03/2025

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Wednesday, Sept. 3. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

09/02/2025

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Tuesday, Sept. 2. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

09/02/2025

The City of Rockmart will host Community Night Out on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Nathan Dean Sports Complex. Sponsored by the Rockmart Kiwanis Club, this free event allows visitors to meet local first responders while enjoying free hot dogs, drinks a…

The City of Rockmart will host Community Night Out on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Nathan Dean Sports Complex. Sponsored by the Rockmart Kiwanis Club, this free event