ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) as the Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee. “I’m honored and humbled to serve as Chairman of the Special Rules Committee,” said Rep. Scoggins. “Thank you, Speaker Burns.” The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House [read more...]
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern and central Georgia, effective from 5 a.m. on Friday to 7 a.m. on Saturday. Various types of winter precipitation are expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations ranging from one to two inches. There may be isolated areas in the mountains receiving up [read more...]
NEWS RELEASE ON HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM BARTOW COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, STEVE STEWART DEADLINE TO FILE: APRIL 1, 2025 All new homeowners are eligible to apply for Homestead Exemption if you own and occupy your home on January 1. You cannot receive homestead exemption on any other home you own. If you purchased a new home [read more...]
Thursday, January 9, 2025 ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the [read more...]
Georgians, take steps now to protect your home from winter damage ATLANTA, Ga. (January 8, 2025) – With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating [read more...]
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of northern and west central Georgia, effective from Friday at 7:00 a.m. until Saturday at 7:00 a.m. The NWS expects a wintry mix of precipitation. Snow and sleet accumulations in the mountains could average between three to six inches, with locally higher amounts [read more...]
Press Release Cartersville City School Board (CCSB) understands the necessity of prioritizing a strong learning environment and meaningful experience for students and staff while also diligently maintaining fiscal responsibility. For decades, CCSB has held both principles in an intricate balance through listening and seeking to support our community’s highest good. It is with this same [read more...]
Press Release The Bartow County Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Bartow County School System. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at Bartow County Board of Education located at 65 Gilreath Road Cartersville, GA [read more...]
Jack Walker Webb Bartow County deputies arrested two individuals after responding to reports of gunfire at a residence on Whistle Stop Drive near Cartersville at approximately 1:34 AM on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, 19-year-old Jack Walker Webb informed the deputies that he had received a warning indicating that someone was threatening to shoot up the [read more...]
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...]
