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Welcome to Polk County!

Polk County was born on December 20, 1851. Founded by legislative act and named for President James K. Polk, Polk County is nestled in the Coosa Valley area of Northwest Georgia. Legend has it that prior to the 1830s, the area was prized by both the Creek and Cherokee Indian camps due to a large, natural limestone spring - The Big Spring.

Today, Polk County has a diversified economy with modern industrial parks in both Cedartown and Rockmart. The beloved Big Spring is still a sight to behold and the highly popular Silver Comet Trail brings in hikers and bikers from near and far! 

It's our desire for Polk County to be the premier county in Northwest Georgia to live, work, and raise a family. Through an open and efficient government which works with its citizens, local businesses and organizations can facilitate thoughtful economic growth and prosperity. In doing so, Polk County will provide solution-oriented services to the community through the application of standards, consistency and planning, with focus on public safety, creation of employment opportunities, and enhancement of quality of life. 

The Public Information and Communications Department is dedicated to keeping you connected with everything happening in our vibrant county. Our mission is to ensure you have seamless access to important updates, events, and county services. Whether it’s through real-time notifications or community engagement opportunities, we’re here to help you stay informed and actively involved.

For all of these reasons and many more, we're proud to be... Polk County!