Kingston, GA - A possible two percent mileage rate was on the radar for Kingston city residents following last night's Kingston City Council meeting. Council members voted on whether or not to approve the process of a 2% mileage rate for road improvements and more police which caused pushback from city residents. Residents voiced their [read more...]
The Cartersville City Council had a first reading for the FY 2024 City Budget and FY 2024-2025 Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance that would affect residents' current water and sewer rates. The FY 2024-2025 Water and Sewer Ordinance consisted of a proposed 5% increase. This equates to an estimated $1.27 extra per month for [read more...]
Update --- A 23-year-old Cartersville man drowned while swimming at Lake Allatoona last week, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The incident occurred at around 4:15 p.m. at the Cooper’s Day Use Area on May 30. According to WSB-TV, witnesses said that the victim, identified as Alonso Feliciano Alvarado Tojin, went under [read more...]
Bartow County, GA (May 28th, 2024): On Sunday, May 26th, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway (Piedmont Hospital) in reference to a man who reported to the emergency room with a gunshot and stab wound. The initial investigation determined the incident took place at 6626 Wagon [read more...]
Seven additional adults and one juvenile have been charged and taken into custody for their roles in two shootings that occurred in Cartersville over the past five weeks. On April 23rd, Cartersville Police officers initiated an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the area of Lee Street and Walker Street. On April 24th, Cartersville [read more...]
Over 120 employees will be laid off following the closing of Chemical Products Corporation's Cartersville Plant. Chemical Products Corporation has released the following notice: "Please be advised that on or around June 22, 2024, Chemical Products Corporation ("CPC") will permanently close its plant located at 102 Old Mill Road, Cartersville GA 30120. This notice is [read more...]
Alexander Smart An investigation is pending following the death of an inmate at the Bartow County Jail. In an official statement from the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office --- “Alexander Smart did pass away while in custody at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center on Thursday, April 16, 2024. No foul [read more...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – March 22, 2024 The City of Cartersville is proud to announce a significant milestone in its visual identity journey with the approval of the revision to the City Corporate Seal by the City Council. This decision, made during Thursday night's council meeting, marks the official launch of a [read more...]
For Immediate Release Friday, March 15, 2024 Bartow County… One Lane of State Route 140 Closed Beginning Monday WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will close the right eastbound lane of State Route 140 to continue widening the route. The lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. from Monday through Thursday. The widening project currently underway [read more...]
Atlanta (March 11, 2024) – Piedmont has created a new executive-level position focused on nursing informatics. Mary Kane, MS, RN, NI-BC, will serve as the inaugural chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO) for the health system. In this newly created position, Kane will play a pivotal role in optimizing technology, enhancing efficiency, and positively impacting nurses, [read more...]
