Cartersville firefighters quickly extinguished an equipment fire Monday at the Qcells solar manufacturing plant in Cartersville. According to 11Alive, no injuries were reported, and crews brought the blaze under control without further incident. The fire started in an area where the facility produces ingots for solar panels. Cartersville Fire Department officials responded promptly to the [read more...]
State officials have barred a Cartersville-based charity that claimed to manage over $10 billion in assets from operating in Georgia after allegations that it misused donor contributions for personal expenses. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against the SDG Impact Fund and its CEO, Anthony “Tony” Suber. The order accuses the [read more...]
Free community event will connect families with breastfeeding resources, education and support Cartersville, Ga. (July 17, 2026) — Piedmont Cartersville Lactation Services team will host Breastfeeding & Brunch on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom 1 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center providing a welcoming opportunity for expecting parents, breastfeeding mothers and local families to connect with resources and community support. The [read more...]
Emergency responders were called to a fatal accident at 1:03 a.m. on Friday, July 10th. According to preliminary reports from the Georgia State Patrol, a Trooper and a Trooper Cadet in field training responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 20 near Timberlake Cove in Bartow County. The initial investigation revealed that a Toyota [read more...]
Federal immigration officers arrested a convicted sex offender right here in Cartersville over the weekend as part of a nationwide crackdown on serious criminals living in the country illegally. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, targeted what officials call the “worst of the worst” – individuals with convictions for murder, child sexual abuse, violent [read more...]
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential links [read more...]
Authorities recovered the body of a 60-year-old Cartersville man from the Etowah River on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded around 1:40 p.m. on July 5th to the Etowah River Canoe and Kayak Launch Boat Ramp at 1540 West Avenue after a passerby reported finding a body in the water while walking through nearby woods. The responding [read more...]
Bartow County authorities have recovered the body of a man who disappeared in Lake Allatoona on Sunday. Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens, along with Bartow County Fire/Rescue, located and recovered the body of Fidel Ojwang, 28, of Lilburn, just after midnight Monday. Crews found him in about 60 feet of water near Glade [read more...]
(ATLANTA, GA) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) are urging motorists to prioritize safety and responsibility during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday travel period begins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. During last year’s 102-hour Independence [read more...]
Crews with Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a mobile home Friday at 10:30 p.m. According to BCFES reports, the fire occurred Friday at a mobile home at 933 Euharlee Road. Fire fighters arrived on scene to find heavy damage to the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Two family [read more...]
