Tools for business owners and entrepreneurs Being a small business owner or entrepreneur can be a heavy lift sometimes. Fortunately, there’re several tools and resources that can help them manage their tax responsibilities efficiently. National Small Business Week 2026, is an opportunity to highlight some of the improvements and technology available to enhance the taxpayer experience. [read more...]
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that nearly all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported lower unemployment rates in March. “There's no better way to mark Economic Development Week than with measurable results,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With the state labor force and employment both reaching all-time highs and unemployment falling across [read more...]
An eight-year-old child was killed in a car accident, Monday, May 4, 2026. According to reports with the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 3:42 p.m., when a 2008 Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Amberidge Drive at the same time a child was sliding down a private driveway on a sled. According to the [read more...]
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the state has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its kind under Governor Kemp's leadership, it will return over $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, [read more...]
FORSYTH, Ga. (April 21, 2026) – Spring’s rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for answers about snakes. In the spring, most of the snake questions he fields are focused on two topics: What species is this and [read more...]
IR-2026-53, April 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. The tool is part of the IRS’s [read more...]
BCSO Responds to Person Shot On April 8th, 2026 at approximately 08:05 hours, sheriff’s office personnel were dispatched to 26 Kingston Hwy, Cartersville GA in reference to a reported domestic incident. Responding units arrived within minutes and located several individuals inside the residence. One adult male was found with a gunshot injury requiring medical attention, [read more...]
A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 from a ticket sold at the Cartersville Kroger Store. ATLANTA (April 6, 2026) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $689,390 in the April 4 Fantasy 5 drawing. The lucky ticket, purchased at Leon’s Food Mart, 5410 Matt Highway in Cumming, matched all five numbers, which were 01-22-26-27-42. [read more...]
April 30, 2026, Cartersville, GA – The Bartow History Museum invites the public to the unveiling of its newest temporary exhibit, M.W.H “Alphabet” Collins: A Lifetime of Innovation, along with a special evening lecture on Thursday, April 30, at 6 pm. Mary Norton and Julia Knight will give a presentation on the life and work [read more...]
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 26, 2026) – It’s Springtime here in Georgia which brings fresh vegetation. As spring green-up spreads across Georgia, wildlife becomes more active and visible, including black bears. Being BearWise ® means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “As [read more...]
