POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia school district will close its buildings on Friday to take preventative measures due to the flu ...

The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.

The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or norovirus.

According to the Polk County School District, there have been “excessive” student absences related to the norovirus and flu.

The district says it currently has nearly 800 students and more than 60 staff members with reported illnesses.

A North Georgia school district shifted to a learn from home day Friday as a result of a large number of student and staff absences from the flu and norovirus.

Like Punxsutawney Phil, Polk County Paula will search for her shadow Feb. 2 and predict if more cold weather is on the way.

The Cedartown Police Department in Polk County is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl.

A ceremony Saturday, January 25, at the Potts Hollow Trailhead, Cave Spring Road, at 10 a.m. will honor the late Jeffery ...

Eric Kyle Hooper has been convicted of murder by a Cherokee County jury for the 2022 death of Lachancey Williams, District ...