Polk County

Thrive 2055 Raises Challenges
Local leaders and residents look 40 years into the future tonight at the Thrive 2055 input incubator. They'll look at how 16 counties in Tennessee. Alabama, and Georgia can have positive growth together. But some people think moving forward as one...could do more harm than good. Video Video
Very Small Earthquake Near Etowah Sunday
A very small magnitude earthquake hit Sunday afternoon. The center was 12 miles east-southeast of Etowah.
Polk County Continues Recovery Efforts as Weather Allows
Polk County Search and Rescue teams continued to look for 3 missing boaters. A boat with six people inside turned over yesterday afternoon near Conasauga Creek. One person swam to shore, and neighbors rescued two others. Unfortunately three are still unaccounted for... And crews don't expect to find them alive. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has the latest on the search.... in this news 12 update. Video Video
Polk County Sheriff's Office Searching for Three People in Conasauga River
Three people are unaccounted for after going overboard on Conasauga River.
Polk County Drowning
A 21 year old drowns at Horns Creek cabins in Polk County.
Polk County Man Formally Charged With Murdering Three Relatives
Steven Waters was arraigned today as his aunt, uncle, and first cousin were laid to rest. Video Video
Three Family Members Killed in Polk County Triple Homicide
WDEF News 12 has learned that Polk county authorities are investigating a shooting incident that has taken three lives in Copperhill. Video Video
Regionalism: The New Boundaries to Sustainable Growth Panel Discussion
Some of the best and brightest minds for regional growth and planning met Thursday. Video Video
Officials Capture Etowah Man Wanted for 22 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
David Heath Brady was captured Thursday evening at his mother's home in McMinn County. Video Video
Congressional Candidate Forum
For the first time, all of the front runners for the District 3 Congressional seat sat down for a forum. Video Video
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yvonnefaust - 6/18/2013 11:40 AM
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Got a call from 601-398-9560 and caller said I was getting a medical alert device that was already paid for by Medicare. I didn't think it was legit so I went online to share a warning. However, it looked like I didn't have to because at http://www.callercenter.com/601-398-9560.html , several people already shared the information about the phone call.

jmrtsus - 6/17/2013 5:58 PM
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The Fire department said "to cover the pot, then MOVE it, THEN turn off the stove??? Why would you not turn off the stove BEFORE you attempt to move it??? I think your "fireman" got confused, it is extreamly dangerous to try to move a pot of burning hot grease ON A STOVE that is still on! One splill and you will go up in flames! PLEASE get correct info out to people before they try this.....

tami1121 - 6/15/2013 2:14 PM
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$5,000 bond??? Really??? That is Pathetic after all the money he cost these people that have to repair their cars!!! It should be a $10,0000 bond!!!!

Majorcut - 6/14/2013 10:11 PM
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It's funny that Mrs. Ebersole has a job that she has no qualifications for. She is taking over the job that my mom did before she retired a month ago. From what I do know of her job, she had to file reports, send out letters and biling for the whole plant along with helping with the audits. All the reports and other things she did was complex and perhaps more than Mrs Ebersole can handle. Mrs. Ebersole was given the job as a political favor to her while making $34,000, more than what my mom was making after 18 years on the job. Before my mom retired, she was supposed to interview replacements to see if they can handle the job. It never happened. Ebersole's last position was made up for her.

douglas - 6/13/2013 10:55 AM
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more on EBT cards, Social Security disability and section 8..... until everything collapses under the weight debt. Then what?

jmrtsus - 6/13/2013 7:24 AM
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Must be some mean "tap water" to mix with a creeks natural water and cause a fish kill! Love to know the Governments definition of "basically" tap water is!

jmrtsus - 6/12/2013 6:23 PM
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The author actually make a living at this.....Story is simply %%$$#$! Don't you even read what you send out??

jmrtsus - 6/12/2013 4:43 PM
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What is so hard about getting the story to match the headline?????

NickAndros423 - 6/11/2013 12:24 PM
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I'm very glad to read this; he certainly deserves to be with a team. I can't stand the Gators, lol... but Tim is a good QB, great athlete, and an even better human being. He's clearly a winner at everything he does... congrats.

gene5359 - 6/11/2013 9:53 AM
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this is why i dont go to riverbend.they need to put in these contracts about profanity and vulgar displays.funny how how i knew this guy was a trash act and they didnt.
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