Polk County Standard Journal

06/05/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Fruday, June 5. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

06/04/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Thursday, June 4. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

06/03/2026

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

06/02/2026

CORRECTION! This starts Thursday. Please check the post.

06/02/2026

A suspect in the murder of a Haralson County man who was found in rural Polk County is in custody, authorities announced.

06/02/2026

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

06/02/2026

Georgia lieutenant governor candidates traded sharp attacks in final runoff debates, arguing over taxes, leadership, Trump loyalty and whether bipartisan cooperation is strength or weakness.

06/02/2026

The Office of Exceptional Students of Polk School District is available to assist with the identification of children with disabilities and provision of a free appropriate public education beginning at the age of 3 through the age of 21. If you susp…

The Office of Exceptional Students of Polk School District is available to assist with the identification of children with disabilities and provision of a free appropriate public education beginning at

06/02/2026

Drivers traveling through west portions of Polk County, including downtown Cedartown, should be extra cautious Tuesday morning, June 2, as more than 900 cyclists are expected as part of the annual Bike Ride Across Georgia.

Drivers traveling through west portions of Polk County, including downtown Cedartown, should be extra cautious Tuesday morning, June 2, as more than 900 cyclists are expected as part of the

06/01/2026

Last week marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days, a period of time in the summer when trauma events are more likely, making it even more critical for eligible donors to consider giving the life-saving gift of blood.

Last week marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days, a period of time in the summer when trauma events are more likely, making it even more critical for eligible