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Posted inCrime

Georgia man charged in arson death of his mother

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of his mother in a fire last month.

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Posted inCrime

Police shoot man suspected of running over officer with four-wheeler

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Trey Kelley
Posted inCrime

Charges against Georgia lawmaker Trey Kelley dismissed

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021
Firemen and fire truck at an apartment fire
Posted inFire

Polk County woman killed in home explosion

by Fire ReportsDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021
Posted inCrime

Suspect Shot by Georgia State Trooper After Police Chase

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2021October 10, 2023
Woman receiving flu vaccine
Posted inCoronavirus

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties

by County NewsMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

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