Category Archives: Polk County

Monday, March 30, 2026--8:55 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide so...

Friday, March 27, 2026--9:20 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology...

Monday, March 23, 2026--7:42 a.m. -AAA South- Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. The average price for a gal...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:30 p.m. -News Release- Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga has partnered with Rome Mediation Group to launch Community Mediation, a collaborative initiative designed ...

Monday, March 16, 2026--11:05 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College is hosting Open Houses at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered a...

Monday, March 16, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Spring Break travel demand, paired with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to push gas prices higher across the state. The average price for a gallon ...

Monday, March 16, 2026--8:35 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning in effect from 11 p.m. on Monday until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The warning area does i...

Sunday, March 15, 2026--3:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- Confidence continues to increase that we will see severe weather late tonight for North and west Georgia. and continuing into Central and E...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia gas prices continue to rise, as the conflict in the Middle East continues and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane. The s...