The Euharlee Police Department responded to multiple calls to shots fired in the of Linda Road around 7:00 Friday evening. WBHF spoke to Euharlee Police Chief Jody Matthews who stated as officers responded there was another call of shots being fired in front of houses. "As they were arriving on scene, we got a call [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (3-2) fourth-quarter comeback fell short as the Hiram Hornets pulled off a 41-27 victory Friday. Cass opened the game strong, moving the ball with ease before Brodie McWhorter connected with Naz Fleurine for a 22-yard touchdown, putting them up 7-0 with 7:32 left in the first quarter. Hiram responded on a later [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (5-0) dominated the Dalton Catamounts Friday night with a 43-13 victory. Although Cartersville punted on its first drive, the offense quickly gained momentum on its second possession when Tyon Coe broke free for a 25-yard touchdown run, putting the Hurricanes ahead early. Nate Russell added to the lead before the first [read more...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heather Pence Named Interim President for Chattahoochee Tech (Acworth, Ga. – Sept. 11, 2024) - Heather Pence, of Pickens County, is serving as the Interim President of Chattahoochee Technical College following the recent retirement of Dr. Ron Newcomb. “Heather has been a valued leader within the Technical College System of Georgia [read more...]
A three-vehicle accident shuts down Highway 41 and sends one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Several lanes of travel were shut down near Clear Creek Elementary School early Tuesday morning; according to preliminary reports, the accident occurred on Highway 41, north of Griffin Road. The initial investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson motorcycle [read more...]
A short police chase in downtown Cartersville Saturday night caused damage, and some areas were literally in the dark. At 9:17, a silver Nissan Titan failed to stop for a DUI road check and accelerated at a high rate of speed, traveling east on W Cherokee Avenue. Troopers activated their emergency equipment to get the [read more...]
ROME, Ga. - Jose Rivera has been sentenced to federal prison for the possession of a stolen firearm, which he discharged at a Cartersville police officer, and for the possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. “Rivera’s reckless criminal behavior placed the citizens of Cartersville at serious risk,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (4-0) took down the Calhoun Yellow Jackets 35-13 on Friday night. Both defenses held strong in the first quarter, but it was Calhoun's defense that broke first in the second. A long pass from Nate Russell to A’darrian Taylor-Wilson set up Jacaiden Leonard for a 28-yard touchdown run, giving Cartersville the [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (3-1) lost for the first time this season 43-14 to the North Cobb Warriors Friday night. Cass stumbled right from the start, fumbling the opening kickoff and handing North Cobb prime field position. The Warriors capitalized two plays later, scoring to take an early 7-0 lead. The Colonels’ defense responded with a [read more...]
The Adairsville Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season with a decisive 44-14 win over the Woodland Wildcats (1-2) Friday night. Adairsville wasted no time asserting dominance, as Westin Crisp returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, putting the Tigers ahead 7-0 within seconds. Woodland struggled to respond, and Adairsville capitalized on its next possession [read more...]
