Polk County Standard Journal

09/04/2026

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

09/03/2026

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

09/02/2026

An influx of threats of violence against a Cedartown Police officer that reportedly shot and killed a donkey while searching a pasture early Sunday morning has led to a stern response from city officials.

An influx of threats of violence against a Cedartown Police officer that reportedly shot and killed a donkey while searching a pasture early Sunday morning has led to a stern

09/02/2026

The Hee Haw the donkey saga just won't quit — a newly edited social media post is raising fresh questions and stirring up more chatter online. Here's the latest twist in this developing story.
https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/hee-haw-developing-information/article_f302cbbb-bdee-478d-b821-9dbc6d0f5968.html

09/02/2026

Just after 1 a.m. Sunday, a phone call woke Hannah Israel with news no one wants to hear — and it happened right at her Cedartown farm. Read the full story on what happened to HeeHaw and why so many are calling it a tragedy.
https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/the-death-of-heehaw-its-just-a-tragedy/article_7379adb4-0184-4c6a-9c24-6171511c0684.html

09/02/2026

It was nearly 1 a.m. when the phone rang at Hannah Israel's Cedartown farm Sunday — it was the police, calling with news no one wants to hear. Read the full story on what happened to HeeHaw.
https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/the-death-of-heehaw-its-just-a-tragedy/article_7379adb4-0184-4c6a-9c24-6171511c0684.html

09/01/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Tuesday, Sept. 1. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

09/01/2026

Several community resource groups are hosting Hope in Polk Recovery Rally Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seaborn Jones Park in Rockmart. The free event will include games, speakers, and food, with live music from The Jax Branton Band.

Several community resource groups are hosting Hope in Polk Recovery Rally Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seaborn Jones Park in Rockmart. The free event will

08/31/2026

For two quarters, The Battle of Polk County played out like a precision drill as Cedartown and Rockmart sized each other up and fought for the lead. But halftime revealed a clear winner.

For two quarters, The Battle of Polk County played out like a precision drill as Cedartown and Rockmart sized each other up and fought for the lead. But halftime revealed

08/31/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Monday, Aug. 31. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.