Should Polk County teachers pay for health coverage? District says the plan is hemorrhaging
District staff say the insurance plan ended 2024 with enough reserves for 43 days of claims. The district has spent $34 ...
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Polk County Senior Citizens Poised for Property Tax Relief Under Proposed Georgia Legislation
Sen. Anavitarte and Rep. Kelley propose property tax relief for Polk County seniors through homestead exemptions.
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Polk Sheriff's Office: $84 an hour fee for reviewing school bus images only covers costs
The contract between the school district and Verra Mobility Corp., the camera provider, has been revised following criticism ...
Polk School Board appears open to 2026 referendum on special tax to support schools
Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with neighboring districts.
Northwest Georgia News13d
Polk Voters Reject School Bonds Measure and Cedartown TADs
A final tally from last Tuesday’s special election overwhelmingly showed Polk County voters are not for county schools taking ...
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Polk commissioners approve contract for county audit, recognize PCHS volleyball team
COLUMBUS—During its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the ...
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More than 400 college teams head to Polk County for spring baseball
More than 400 college baseball teams, consisting of 15,000 players from 30 different states, meet up in Polk County every ...
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Polk Sheriff's Office: $84 an hour fee for reviewing school bus images only covers costs
Polk County Public Schools announced an agreement last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on the district’s approximately 500 buses before the start of the current school year.