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 ...
Polk County principal accused of ‘skip scanning’ at Walmart self-checkout
A Polk County principal is accused of “skip scanning” at a Walmart self-checkout. According to the interim superintendent ...
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 ...
Austin American-Statesman13d
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 ...
Hoodline1d
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.
The Tryon Daily Bulletin8d
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 ...
The Indianapolis Star13d
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.