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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Isolated Thunderstorms could get severe
The National Weather Service hasn’t put out any particular watches or warnings at the moment, but based on radar shots of pop-up thunderstorms moving into the area of Polk and surrounding counties, it could get a spicy for some areas. The NWS Peachtree City office put chances of rain at 50% on the day – […] The post SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Isolated Thunderstorms could get severe appeared first on Polk Today.
Humane Society Pets of the Week – July 13, 2024
Snowflake am a 11 lb 5 year old white male Chihuahua mix. I love to be petted and would be so good for a human who wants to stay home and be loved!!! Please click on the link Cedartown Polk County Humane Society and complete an application to adopt. As with all our dogs, Snowflake has been tested […] The post Humane Society Pets of the Week – July 13, 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
FORECAST UPDATE: Temps back on the rise for the weekend
A couple of days of relief from a heat wave are done and gone, and now high temps are back in store for Polk County and the surrounding area for the rest of the weekend. Keep the air conditioner on high and remain well hydrated today as the thermometer is expected to get up to […] The post FORECAST UPDATE: Temps back on the rise for the weekend appeared first on Polk Today.
POLICE: No injuries in DUI wreck, driver found with pill she forgot in purse at jail
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post POLICE: No injuries in DUI wreck, driver found with pill she forgot in purse at jail appeared first on Polk Today.
RELEASE: NWGA High Schoolers complete DPH Community Health Worker Training for Adolescents Program
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Giving back after getting back
Sunday afternoon amid the heat of the day, a group of guys put on safety vests, gloves and grabbed trash bags before taking on a task that needed doing. The group from The Hope for Returning Citizens Program lead by Brandon Waddell this past weekend made their way out to Turner Street and the area […] The post Giving back after getting back appeared first on Polk Today.
North Georgia man convicted in inside-job robbery after posting stolen money in Snapchat video
MACON, Ga. — A North Georgia man was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a South Carolina armored bank truck of $1.9 million after being recruited by the vehicle's driver, according to federal prosecutors in South Carolina. Terry Pollard, 28, of Cedartown was convicted by a jury...
C.H.A.M.P.S. Race coming up in early August for PCSO fundraiser
Get on the mark and signed up now for an upcoming race to help raise money for a local law enforcement program helping bring outreach efforts to youth in the classroom. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Wire2Wire Running on Saturday morning, August 3 for the first ever C.H.A.M.P.S. Dash 5K on the […] The post C.H.A.M.P.S. Race coming up in early August for PCSO fundraiser appeared first on Polk Today.
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