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...]
24-year-old Jeremiah Keith Lambert is in custody after Cartersville police say he stabbed a man multiple times outside The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the bar at 120 South Erwin Street around 12:18 a.m. on May 10th after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, they found [read more...]
Cartersville police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed outside The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the bar at 120 South Erwin Street around 12:18 a.m. on May 10 after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, they found the victim lying in a [read more...]
A Bartow County man faces 26 charges after authorities say his 26-day-old daughter suffered multiple fractures and visible bruising. The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office booked 33-year-old Robert Michael McNeely of Amberidge Drive on Wednesday, May 6th. Deputies charged him with 19 counts of aggravated battery, one count of aggravated assault, four counts of battery, one [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...]
A Dawson man now faces forgery and theft charges after authorities say he fraudulently deposited a forged $72,000 check from the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced yesterday that a Bartow County grand jury indicted 33-year-old Jovante Peters on one count of Theft by Taking and one count of Forgery in the [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 Booth Western Art Museum has a new leader. Dr. Eric Singleton will take over as director in mid-July. Georgia Museums President and Board Chair Lorri McClain says after a nationwide search, they chose Singleton for his strong experience, positive energy, creativity, and collaborative style. McClain added that Singleton’s extensive experience will ignite new ideas [read more...]
