The Georgia High School Association announces a schedule adjustment for the start of its 8-team, double-elimination Softball Championship Tournaments in all classifications, due to inclement weather expected in the Columbus area today. The GHSA has canceled the Opening Ceremonies. Games now begin this evening at 6:00, with the next at 8:00. The association appreciates everyone's [read more...]
10/24/2025 – At approximately 12:09 a.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 252 Dupont Drive SE, Cartersville to a report of a residential structure fire. The caller advised that the garage was on fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a two-story townhouse with heavy fire and smoke coming from [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (8-2, 5-1) clinched a thrilling 22-19 victory over the Allatoona Buccaneers (3-7, 2-4), sealed by a late touchdown run from Kalil Charles. The game started slowly, with both teams punting on their opening drives, eating up most of the first quarter. Cass broke the deadlock on their second possession when Charles ignited [read more...]
The Woodland Wildcats (2-7, 1-4) defeated the Cedartown Bulldogs 28-14 Friday night. The game kicked off with intensity, as Cedartown struck first in the opening quarter. Jaylen Johnson powered through the Woodland defense for a touchdown run, putting Cedartown up 7-0 with 9:32 left in the first. The Bulldogs’ fans roared, sensing early dominance.Woodland, however, [read more...]
The Adairsville Tigers (4-5, 3-2) fell to the Gilmer Bobcats (5-4, 2-3) 28-21 on Friday night. Gilmer struck first in the opening 12 minutes and punched in a touchdown for an early lead. The Bobcats scored again in the second quarter, but Adairsville was able to answer. Just before the half, Braxton Elrod crossed the [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (10-0, 6-0) defeated the Hiram Hornets (5-5, 4-2) 50-7 on Friday night to put the finishing touches on a perfect regular season and the Region 7 crown. Cartersville came out swinging in their matchup against Hiram, dominating from the opening whistle. With 10:08 left in the first quarter, quarterback Nate Russell [read more...]
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Fall marks the time of the year when deer are on the move more than usual. Staying alert is always important when driving, but it’s especially critical during this season of peak deer activity, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Deer most often [read more...]
ATLANTA (Oct. 20, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $150,000 in the Oct. 17 Fantasy 5 drawing with a ticket from Pilot Travel Center, 968 Cassville-White Road in Cartersville. The ticket matched all five winning numbers, which were 01-05-28-32-38. Two more players hit the jackpot playing Quick Win Games. The first [read more...]
ATLANTA – Billy Joe Cagle, a convicted felon, has been charged via criminal complaint with attempted violence at an international airport, interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. “As alleged in this complaint, Cagle senselessly threatened to do heinous violence to innocent travelers, [read more...]
