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Bartow deputies working to ID man they say tried to fill fake prescription at Walmart
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office said they’re working to identify a man accused of fraudulently trying to fill a prescription for Percocet at a Cartersville Walmart.
Humane Society Pets of the Week – April 18, 2024
Polk Today provides this weekly feature promoting dogs and cats up for adoption at the Cedartown Polk County Humane Society. Please consider providing these pets a loving home or tell those who might be interested about their availability. Wilson Wilson is a one year old 17 lb dachshund mix. He is so sweet and hasn’t been with […] The post Humane Society Pets of the Week – April 18, 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
35-Year-Old Man Arrested After Using Rock to Break Into Gainesville Bank
An eccentric occurrence transpired early in the morning when a Gainesville bank was the intended target of an intruder who was unarmed with a single boulder. On Friday, 35-year-old Victor Barragan of Cartersville was apprehended on suspicion of attempting to enter the MyGeorgia Credit Union on Limestone Parkway using the rudimentary implement.
Exercising for the worst case scenario
Hazmat drill in Polk last week brings together first responders for practicing for chemical spill Note: Photos for this were provided by the Polk County Emergency Management Agency. -KtE It is something that happens all too commonly: a truck will be turning off of Highway 278 onto the Highway 27 bypass, pulling a heavy load […] The post Exercising for the worst case scenario appeared first on Polk Today.
Submissions needed for Summer art exhibit at RCAC
The upcoming Rockmart Art Gallery exhibit this summer is all about transformation. The upcoming Metamorphosis Art Exhibit is accepting submissions from local and area artists in all mediums for consideration to be in this year’s show. Artists can provide up to three jpeg images of artwork that have been completed in the past three years […] The post Submissions needed for Summer art exhibit at RCAC appeared first on Polk Today.
Floyd County To Convert Law Enforcement Center For Court Use
Now that the Rome Police Department has vacated the joint law enforcement center, plans are underway to convert the facility into judicial space. Floyd County Facilities Manager Ryan Davis told the county’s public utilities and transportation committee on Wednesday that the architect has done a couple of walk-throughs, and interviews will be taking place in the next couple of weeks regarding space needs for the second floor. “They will develop...
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