Tommy Sanders’ voice wavered just a bit as he spoke about the scene that had materialized on a plot of his land just northeast of Rockmart.

ROCKMART — Tommy Sanders’ voice wavered just a bit as he spoke about the scene that had materialized on a plot of his land just northeast of Rockmart.

A labor of love brought the Morris family together with Duffey Southeast Construction to create the Doug Sanders Golf Museum, and their labor has been awarded.

The wait is finally over for Polk County’s Development Authority in their quest to find a buyer for a long-completed speculative building.

After more than two decades since Ford released a classic Ford Bronco SUV, the company has brought back the vehicle so many Americans remember.

ATLANTA — Georgia is joining a growing number of Republican-led states in cutting off federal unemployment benefits to incentivize out-of-work employees to return to their jobs.

As the effort continues to get more and more people vaccinated for COVID-19, the Development Authority of Polk County and Polk Medical Center are joining forces to try and make getting the vaccine convenient.

State Farm continues its efforts to inspire and empower people to get involved in their communities to create a positive, sustainable, and measurable social impact.

After marking one year in business, the owners of Cedar and Smoke Cigars in Cedartown are working on doing some upgrades and saying thanks to those who have helped them along the way.

Rockmart residents looking for a morning coffee or an afternoon drink will soon have a new choice with the upcoming completion of Ellianos.

Cave Spring council members are looking for a match, a person to fulfill their vision.

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Friday tightening monitoring requirements for ash generated by coal-burning power plants.

Out of all of the hard times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Blair Elrod has found plenty of good during the last year.

Stop at the intersection of East Avenue and Main Street in Cedartown on a weekend evening and there will likely be a crowd waiting for a taste of authentic Mexican street food.

The opening of two new establishments in Polk County has brought outlets for people to feel better about themselves and their health while drinking fruit-flavored teas and tasty shakes.

Paul Coley admits flying ties for fly fishing is something he does to fill time on some days at the cigar lounge and tobacco shop he co-owns with Ron Morris.

Blair Elrod, who has served through transition and trying times as executive director of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, is leaving her post the organization announced Friday.

ATLANTA — Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit fared better in a new state audit than the critical evaluation the program received from the state Department of Revenue just more than a year ago.

For the third consecutive year, Polk Medical Center in Cedartown has been named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality.

Over the past several years, utility giant Georgia Power has embarked on an unusual buying spree, paying top dollar for people’s property in places where cheap land was easy to find.

The votes have been cast and the winners are ready to be revealed in The Polk County Standard Journal’s 6th annual Best of Polk awards.

The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual State of the Community presentation this week, but those interested can check in on it right from their computer or phone.

A new business is hoping to provide a place for people to feel better about themselves and their health while having a treat.

Each Friday, Blair Elrod sends out the weekly email newsletter of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce featuring upcoming events and community happenings to its members.

There were times in the last six months where Anna Lundy felt alone.

Stopping to say “thank you” to those who help people through a tough time is something that many groups have looked to do during the past six months.

Salmon Funeral Home has been acquired by Polk County funeral home director Steve Miller, his son Chris Miller and Norman Smith.

It’s almost time for The Polk County Standard Journal’s 6th annual Best of Polk awards where readers can vote for their favorite businesses in over 100 different categories.

Change has pushed Kiela Beam’s business into different avenues over the years, but her dedication to her customers and the community have remained a permanent part of her offerings.

Two Cedartown hair salons are teaming up again to offer kids a free haircut before school starts, even though health and safety guidelines will make things a little different this year.

Times-Journal, Inc., parent company of The Polk County Standard Journal, will begin printing six other Georgia newspapers at the company’s press facilities in Rome.

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate fell last month to well below the national rate but still far above pre-coronavirus levels.

A Polk County staple is coming back online this weekend after being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s coming back with a bite.

Reports of a small outbreak of COVID-19 at a Rockmart plant coincided with a foreboding milestone for Polk County last week as the new coronavirus continues to be a threat to high-risk age groups.