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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
