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Georgia Council for the Arts: More Than $1.3 Million in Grants Announced

ATLANTA – July 14, 2025 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that more than $1.3 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 49 counties across the state through its General Operating Support, Project, and Arts [read more...]

By |2025-07-14T17:23:10-04:00July 14th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Georgia Council for the Arts: More Than $1.3 Million in Grants Announced

Life Flight Called to Motorcycle Accident Sunday On I-75 In Adairsville

A motorcycle Accident shut down I-75 near Adairsville Sunday morning.  According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, on July 13th, 2025, at 9:28 am, a Trooper arrived at a motorcycle crash on I-75 NB in the area of mile marker 305. According to a press release, the evidence at the scene indicated that the [read more...]

By |2025-07-14T14:26:03-04:00July 14th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Life Flight Called to Motorcycle Accident Sunday On I-75 In Adairsville

Josh Brock Named Radio Color Analyst for Georgia Football

The Athens Banner-Herald reports that Josh Brock will take on a significant role in the upcoming 2025 Georgia football season as the new color analyst for the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network. A former offensive lineman for the Bulldogs, Brock played from 2002 to 2005, contributing to SEC Championship teams in 2002 and 2005. Currently, he [read more...]

By |2025-07-14T09:23:44-04:00July 14th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Josh Brock Named Radio Color Analyst for Georgia Football

Accident on I-75 Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman

A multi-vehicle accident on I-75 southbound near the Allatoona Gateway exit on July 9th resulted in the death of 23-year-old Cara Atkins from Woodstock after her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer following a fuel spill on the roadway. At 6:53 PM, troopers responded to the accident. Upon arrival, the investigation revealed that a gray Mazda [read more...]

By |2025-07-11T12:05:36-04:00July 11th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Accident on I-75 Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman

Bartow County Wins 2025 Georgia Little League Softball Title

The Bartow County Little League Softball 12U team won the 2025 Georgia state championship on Tuesday night in West Point, defeating Dudley Little League 12-3. This result marked Bartow's second win over Dudley in the double-elimination tournament, having previously edged them 7-6 in an extra-innings matchup. Bartow dominated the title game, scoring three runs in [read more...]

By |2025-07-09T06:41:54-04:00July 9th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Bartow County Wins 2025 Georgia Little League Softball Title

13 People Killed, Over 135 Injured During 2025 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

July 8, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) – During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and ended [read more...]

By |2025-07-08T11:42:34-04:00July 8th, 2025|General|Comments Off on 13 People Killed, Over 135 Injured During 2025 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

Cartersville FD Responds to HazMat Fire at Hanwha Facility

On Sunday night, July 6th, the Cartersville Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire alarm at the Hanwha facility, leading to a significant Hazardous Materials incident. CFD responded to a fire alarm at 9:16, indicating sprinkler activation at the facility located at 251 Great Valley Parkway. Upon arrival, CFD crews observed smoke emanating [read more...]

By |2025-07-07T09:11:49-04:00July 7th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Cartersville FD Responds to HazMat Fire at Hanwha Facility

Meth seized during large scale drug bust

Bartow County, GA - Beginning in March 2025, the Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force (BC-DTF), operating under the Special Operations Division of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, initiated an extensive investigation into a criminal network distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine throughout Bartow County and surrounding areas. This investigation was conducted in partnership with the Federal Bureau [read more...]

By |2025-07-03T18:32:08-04:00July 3rd, 2025|General|Comments Off on Meth seized during large scale drug bust

Congressman Loudermilk’s Statement On Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will be signed into law by President Trump on July 4th Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation bill): “Congress has passed the [read more...]

By |2025-07-03T14:55:50-04:00July 3rd, 2025|General|Comments Off on Congressman Loudermilk’s Statement On Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation)

DPS Encourages Motorists to Drive Responsibly this Independence Day Holiday Weekend

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE), formerly the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, are urging motorists to drive safely and responsibly during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday period begins Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday, July 6, at 11:59 p.m. Last year’s [read more...]

By |2025-07-03T14:17:39-04:00July 3rd, 2025|General|Comments Off on DPS Encourages Motorists to Drive Responsibly this Independence Day Holiday Weekend