Polk County Standard Journal

01/09/2026

A Georgia Senate committee is recommending legislation to exempt from state income tax the first $100,000 for married couples and $50,000 for single filers, starting in 2027.

01/09/2026

Polk County voters will have the opportunity to help select Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in a special election in March.

01/08/2026

The Polk County Farm Bureau was recognized for its outstanding member programs and agricultural advocacy activities at the 88th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention held Dec. 7-9 on Jekyll Island.

01/08/2026

Polk County Farm Bureau President James Casey recently received the inaugural Georgia Farm Bureau Legacy Award in recognition of his service to and impact on the Farm Bureau during his 60 years leading his local bureau.

Polk County Farm Bureau President James Casey recently received the inaugural Georgia Farm Bureau Legacy Award in recognition of his service to and impact on the Farm Bureau during his

01/08/2026

UPDATE: The person has been found.

01/08/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Thursday, Jan. 8. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

01/07/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Wednesday, Jan. 7. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

01/06/2026

These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Tuesday, Jan. 6. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com.

01/06/2026

The Rockmart Cultural Arts Center will host its Juried Arts Show Jan. 8 through March 12 in the RCAC Gallery. A free reception will be Saturday, Jan. 31 from 4-6 p.m. with live music, refreshments and award recognition. Gallery hours are Monday and …

The Rockmart Cultural Arts Center will host its Juried Arts Show Jan. 8 through March 12 in the RCAC Gallery. A free reception will be Saturday, Jan. 31 from 4-6

01/05/2026

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

01/05/2026

An outpouring of support and the recognition of the service of so many was recently set among the graves at Rockmart’s Rose Hill Cemetery.

01/05/2026

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