Detectives have charged a man from Bartow County in a brazen early-morning break-in and theft at a downtown Asheville jewelry store that netted more than $354,000 in merchandise. Officers responded to a business alarm at the store on Page Avenue around 5:28 a.m. on March 8th. They found the front glass door shattered, display cases [read more...]
Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound in Bartow County early this morning. The crash happened at 4:26 a.m. near mile marker 300. Investigators say a maroon commercial motor vehicle, traveling in the left lane, changed lanes into the middle lane and struck a white commercial motor vehicle [read more...]
Euharlee is bringing back its popular Food Truck Friday concert series for the 2026 season. The City of Euharlee kicks off the free, family-friendly events on Friday, May 8th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Osborne Park Amphitheater in downtown Euharlee. Crowd favorite Carl and the Floorwalkers will take the stage on opening night, [read more...]
CenterPoint Properties has acquired a 250,874-square-foot Class A warehouse in Bartow County, marking its fourth investment in the Atlanta metro area in less than a year. The company purchased the fully leased facility at 934 Peeples Valley Road. Officials say the move strengthens their presence along the I-75 North corridor, a key submarket known for [read more...]
Bartow County authorities have arrested a local couple on multiple counts of animal cruelty after discovering dogs living in horrific conditions at their home. On April 24, 2026, a Bartow County Sheriff's Office Deputy responded to Alisha Circle to assist Animal Control following a complaint about a strong smell and possible abuse. An [read more...]
Bartow County fire crews are on high alert today after a wildfire ignited near Lake Allatoona. Firefighters spent the morning battling a six-acre blaze on Brandy Lane Southeast. The Georgia Forestry Commission confirmed just after noon that crews have reached 100-percent containment, but the danger is far from over. Statewide drought conditions are creating a [read more...]
An Adairsville police officer is back home with his family today after a ballistic vest likely saved his life during a deadly shootout early Thursday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead on the case and identified the deceased suspect as 26-year-old Saeed Ahmed Reed of Clayton County. The incident began around [read more...]
Bartow County is under a total outdoor burn ban, effective immediately. Severe drought conditions have pushed local fire risks to a breaking point. Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services issued the emergency order today, April 23rd, citing dangerously low humidity and a lack of recent rainfall. Fire Chief Billy Ward warns that current conditions allow [read more...]
An Adairsville police officer is recovering after being shot in the line of duty early this morning, and a suspect is dead following an exchange of gunfire. According to the Adairsville Police Department, the incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on April 23rd. Officers encountered a wanted suspect with multiple felony warrants. During that encounter, the [read more...]
Anheuser-Busch is expanding its investment in Cartersville as part of a new $600 million nationwide commitment to U.S. manufacturing operations. The company says the move will strengthen its local brewery, support workforce development, and create new opportunities for veterans and future manufacturing workers. The Cartersville brewery will become home to a new technical skills training [read more...]
