Cartersville, GA May 14, 2026 Phoenix Air Group, Inc., headquartered at the Cartersville-Bartow County Airport in Cartersville, GA this week partnered with the U.S. Department of State and Kalitta Air to support the successful repatriation of American citizens from the cruise ship M/V Hondius. Utilizing a Kalitta Air Boeing 747 aircraft equipped with specialized [read more...]
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating the remarkable journey of Breezy White, whose path to earning an Associate of Science degree represents perseverance, determination and the power of opportunity. A 2026 graduate and trailblazer for individuals with Down syndrome, White said attending Georgia Highlands College fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to college and becoming [read more...]
USACE and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Partnering with Paddlesports Leaders to Offer Affordable 'Kayaking 101' Classes To Launch National Safe Boating Week Monday, April 27, 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are joining the Georgia chapter of the American Canoe Association and other stakeholders, to offer [read more...]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia ATLANTA - Usoro E. McWhorter, who has eight prior felony convictions, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. His accomplice, Omari Nicks, was sentenced to more than 12 years in [read more...]
The City of Cartersville is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Storey as Electric Director, following a recommendation from the City Manager. Mr. Storey brings more than 25 years of dedicated service to the City’s Electric System and has most recently served as Interim Electric Director and Distribution Supervisor. In that role, he [read more...]
In Bartow County, GA, 2026 LIHEAP cooling assistance applications open for seniors (65+) and the medically homebound on April 6, 2026, with general public applications starting May 1, 2026. Eligible households can receive $400–$810 for energy bills. Apply through Tallatoona Community Action Partnership at 140 Douglas St, Cartersville, GA, or call 770-817-4666 ext. 3. ATLANTA [read more...]
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...]
