ATLANTA, Ga. (December 20, 2024)—AAA will help stranded motorists while keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. On Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states. “At the moment when you're tempted to get behind the wheel while impaired, think again and [read more...]
"Before his passing, Commissioner Bruce Thompson established an Emergency Interim Successor Plan and entrusted me with the honor of serving as his Interim Successor," said GDOL Chief of Staff Louis DeBroux."The department’s operations continue to run seamlessly without interruption, building upon the incredible success of the past two years in turning around a previously struggling [read more...]
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – December 6, 2024 The City of Cartersville is pleased to announce the appointment of David Archer Jr. as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Archer brings extensive experience in athletic administration and program development, making him well-qualified to lead the city’s eForts in enhancing recreational services and community engagement. Archer has [read more...]
10 individuals and organizations honored in celebration of Georgia’s creative community Dr. Randell E. Trammell Dr. Randell E. Trammell, a leader in youth and civic engagement, founded the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and holds numerous leadership roles across civic and educational boards. Trammell has been honored with awards like the Bill Bolling Nonprofit Leader [read more...]
Bartow is one of 74 counties in the state with unemployment rates of between 3.0% and 3.9%. According to data from the Georgia Department of Labor, Bartow’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October came in at 3.5% up from last month when the rate was 3.2%, the rate was 3.0% one year ago. Last month [read more...]
A Calhoun man leads Bartow Deputies on a high-speed chase. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, around 1:30 Sunday, November 24th, deputies were dispatched to the Dollar Tree at Marketplace Boulevard in an attempt to locate a wanted person. Forty-five-year-old Terrance Lee Culberson had multiple active felony warrants and was traveling in a White [read more...]
Each year during the holidays we look forward to that perfectly prepared turkey waiting on the dinner table, like so many magazines and television commercials portray. Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents, that dream is not always a reality. That is why so many people are turning to deep frying [read more...]
A Tribute to the Life and Leadership of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability [read more...]
Canton, GA (November 23, 2024) – At the request of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cherokee County, GA. Charles H. Woodall, age 52, of Cartersville, GA, was shot and killed. No officers were injured. On Friday, November 22, 2024, at about 9:50 p.m., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s [read more...]
Euharlee, GA – The holiday season is officially here, and Euharlee is ready to spread cheer with two beloved community events: the 2024 Euharlee Festival of Trees and the annual Euharlee Christmas Parade. Presented by the City of Euharlee and hosted by Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, these events promise to light up the historic downtown [read more...]
