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Category Archives: Polk County

Gas prices up slightly

Gas prices up slightly

Monday, May 15, 2023–10:36 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 71 cents less than this…read more

Snapchat message leads to drug arrest in Aragon

Snapchat message leads to drug arrest in Aragon

May 10th, 2023 – 11:45 AM Aragon Police Department – On Tuesday an Aragon Police Officer received a Snapchat message asking if he would like to purchase drugs. The Aragon Officer made the arrangements and the dealer stated he would deliver. Arrangements were made for the time and location. At approximately 9:15 PM, two individuals arrived…read more

Snapchat message leads to drug arrest in Aragon

Snapchat message leads to drug arrest in Aragon

May 10th, 2023 – 11:45 AM Aragon Police Department – On Tuesday an Aragon Police Officer received a Snapchat message asking if he would like to purchase drugs. The Aragon Officer made the arrangements and the dealer stated he would deliver. Arrangements were made for the time and location. At approximately 9:15 PM, two individuals arrived…read more

Gas prices continue decline

Gas prices continue decline

Monday, May 8, 2023–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices were down again compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 57 cents less than this time last…read more

Georgia gas prices continue to decline

Georgia gas prices continue to decline

Monday, May 1, 2023–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents more than a month ago, and 40 cents less than this time last…read more

Georgia gas prices continue to decline

Georgia gas prices continue to decline

Monday, May 1, 2023–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents more than a month ago, and 40 cents less than this time last…read more

Burn ban begins Monday

Burn ban begins Monday

Sunday, Apr. 30, 2023–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Georgia’s outdoor burn ban begins today. The annual Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban will is in effect through Sept. 30 and will be enforced in 54 Georgia counties, including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk. Citizens and businesses are prohibited from burning yard and land-clearing debris in…read more

Gas prices down slightly from last week

Gas prices down slightly from last week

Monday, Apr. 24, 2023–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this time…read more

Four shot in Rockmart Friday

Four shot in Rockmart Friday

Sunday, Apr. 23, 2023–3:29 p.m. -Polk Standard Journal- Four people were shot during an altercation in Rockmart Friday.  The Polk Standard Journal reports that a man was walking on Fairview Road near Morgan Street when a Dodge Challenger pulled up.  Four men got out of the vehicle and began assaulting the pedestrian.  Then, another car…read more