Polk County E-911

17/05/2026

When the 911 outage hit, everyone showed up!! ⚡️☎️ The deputies bringing cookies, cupcakes and Red Bulls!! People jumping in to help wherever needed, and the whole team working together though the chaos - moments like this remind us how lucky we are to work beside such amazing people.

Thankful to Landon (EMA), Gage (PCPD), Marty (Redmond EMS), Mark (CFD), Mark (AT&T), Jeff (PCSO), Corey & Preston & Amy (PCSO) and everyone else who stepped up without hesitation. Proud of this crew EVERY SINGLE DAY. 💛🚓

17/05/2026

Polk County Alert: 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM RESTORED. Polk County Emergency Management Agency is transmitting this message on behalf of Polk County 911. The 911 lines have been restored to normal. Please resume calling 911 for emergencies. Do not use the two numbers sent out previously. These numbers will not work. DO NOT CALL 911 TO TEST IT. CALLING 911 WITHOUT A EMERGENCY IS A CRIME.

17/05/2026

Polk County Emergency Alert:

Local Area Emergency
911 lines have been rerouted to Bartow. You can use previous numbers sent or dial 911.
911 lines have been rerouted to Bartow. You can use previous numbers sent or dial 911.
911 lines have been rerouted to Bartow. You can use previous numbers sent or dial 911.

17/05/2026

Polk County Alert: 911 TELEPHONE OUTAGE! Polk County Emergency Management is transmitting this message on behalf of Polk County 911. If an emergency occurs, please call 770-387-5195, (678) 988-6262 or (770) 652-3439. Calling 911 without a emergency is a crime. THIS IS NOT A TEST!

06/05/2026

Polk County Severe Weather Alert:

Tornado Watch issued May 6 at 6:47PM EDT until May 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 188 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 61 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL GEORGIA

BUTTS

IN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA

GREENE WILKES

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA

BARROW CHEROKEE CLAYTON
COBB DAWSON DEKALB
DOUGLAS FANNIN FAYETTE
FORSYTH FULTON GILMER
GWINNETT HALL HENRY
LUMPKIN MORGAN NEWTON
PICKENS ROCKDALE UNION
WALTON

IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA

BANKS CLARKE JACKSON
MADISON OCONEE OGLETHORPE
TOWNS WHITE

IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

BARTOW CARROLL CHATTOOGA
FLOYD GORDON HARALSON
MURRAY PAULDING POLK
WHITFIELD

IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA

CHATTAHOOCHEE COWETA HARRIS
HEARD LAMAR MARION
MERIWETHER MUSCOGEE PIKE
SCHLEY SPALDING STEWART
SUMTER TALBOT TAYLOR
TROUP UPSON WEBSTER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AMERICUS, ATLANTA, BARNESVILLE,
BLAIRSVILLE, BLUE RIDGE, BREMEN, BUENA VISTA, BUTLER, CALHOUN,
CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, CHATSWORTH, CLEVELAND,
COHUTTA WILDERNESS, COLUMBUS, COLWELL, COMER, COMMERCE, CONYERS,
COVINGTON, CRAWFORD, CU***NG, DAHLONEGA, DALLAS, DALTON,
DAWSONVILLE, DECATUR, DIAL, DOUGLASVILLE, ELLAVILLE, ELLIJAY,
EPWORTH, FORT BENNING, FRANKLIN, GAINESVILLE, GREENSBORO,
GRIFFIN, H**P, HIAWASSEE, HIGDON, HOMER, JACKSON, JASPER,
LAWRENCEVILLE, MADISON, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, MONROE, NEWNAN,
PEACHTREE CITY, PINE MOUNTAIN, PRESTON, RICHLAND, RIVERDALE,
ROME, STOCKBRIDGE, SUMMERVILLE, TALBOTTON, THOMASTON, WASHINGTON,
WATKINSVILLE, WEST POINT, WINDER, WINTERVILLE, WOODSTOCK,
AND ZEBULON.
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01/05/2026

Happy 911 Anniversary to Cameel for the month of May!! 🎉🎉

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Polk County. We appreciate you!!!

19/04/2026

Telecommunication Week has truly been special and our hearts are so full. 💛

To everyone who took the time to bring in food, snacks, and thoughtful treats-- Thank you!! Your kindness and support mean more than words can express. In a job that can be heavy & emotionally demanding, its the little things that remind us we are seen, appreciated, & not alone.

To our dispatchers, thank you for being the calm in the chaos, the steady voices in someone's worst moment. We are so proud to stand beside such an incredible group of people every single day.

This week has been a beautiful reminder of how much heart is behind this profession & how much support surrounds us. We truly appreciate each and everyone of you!! 🖤💛🖤📞

18/04/2026

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As National Telecommunications Week wraps up, we want to recognize the voices behind the radio—our lifeline while on duty.

Our dispatchers are our number one. They are the calm in the chaos, the steady voice in critical moments, and the unseen heroes who keep everything moving.

This job isn’t meant for everyone, and that’s exactly what makes you so exceptional. We are incredibly thankful for each and every one of you and all that you do.

❤️

18/04/2026

When the spouse joins in on the fun, that is when you know you're one big family!! 🫶
Thank you Maurice for bringing us cupcakes. 🧁💛🖤