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- [Two Teens Charged with Murder in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/two-teens-charged-with-murder-in-bartow-county/) - According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at approximately 2040 hours, Agents with the GBI, Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force, Smyrna Police Department, and BCSO Deputies and Investigators arrested two brothers in the Tuesday, May 16, 2023, death of Caleb Demond Thomas, 19, of Marietta which occurred in the area of Parkway Station
- [Fatal Accident in Emerson on Wednesday Night](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-accident-in-emerson-on-wednesday-night/) - The Emerson Police Department worked an accident that killed 42-year-old Donald Floyd of Emerson on Wednesday night a few minutes before 8:30. Chief of Police Kyle Teems says it looks like he was traveling east on Old Allatoona Road near Keeling Mountain Road and, for unknown reasons, left the roadway, came back onto the street,
- [Cartersville Man Murdered Wednesday Night](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-murdered-wednesday-night/) - Alexander Bradley Smart A suspect shot and killed a local man on Wednesday night. According to Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap, dispatch sent Uniform Patrol Deputies and Investigators to the area of Pine Ridge Drive northwest of Cartersville at around 7:20 about shots fired, which became a murder investigation at the south
- [Euharlee Council Accepts Drowned Valley's Bid](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-council-accepts-drowned-valleys-bid/) - The Euharlee City Council voted to sell its old museum property at 118 Covered Bridge Road to Drowned Valley Brewing Company during a called meeting on Tuesday evening. This comes after two bids for the property were received earlier this month. The total amount for the purchase of this land, which is around an acre,
- [Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville.](https://wbhfradio.org/fourth-of-july-parade-and-activities-set-for-cartersville-3/) - Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2023 with events on Tuesday. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with WBHF FM 100.3 and AM 1450 coordinating the parade with the Rotary Club. The presenting sponsor for the parade is Shottenkirk Honda. The parade down Main Street in downtown Cartersville begins
- [Emergency Responders Called to Two Vehicle Crash Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/emergency-responders-called-to-two-vehicle-crash-wednesday/) - An early morning accident caused traffic problems and minor injuries Wednesday. According to reports with the Georgia State Patrol, a black Nissan Murano was traveling north on Highway 113, just north of Highway 61, in the right lane, attempting to change to the left lane. Meanwhile, a black Nissan Altima was traveling north on Highway
- [2050 Metro Plan Open House Next Week](https://wbhfradio.org/2050-metro-plan-open-house-next-week/) - Cartersville, GA - June 13, 2023 - The Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization (CBMPO) is pleased to announce the commencement of the update process for the Cartersville- Bartow 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This comprehensive plan will shape the future of the local transportation network, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of employers and employees, families,
- [World Blood Donor Day Promotion](https://wbhfradio.org/world-blood-donor-day-promotion/) - ROME, Ga. (June 13, 2023) – To celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Blood Assurance and Blood Centers of America have partnered for the End Less Blood promotion. Beginning that day, and concluding June 30, those who donate blood at any Blood Assurance donation center or mobile blood drive can enter to win
- [Bartow Fire Crews Called to Mobile Home Fire and Outbuilding Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-fire-crews-called-mobile-home-fire-and-outbuilding-fire/) - 6/11/2023 – At approximately 2:14 p.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 4533 Ward Circle S.E. Acworth to a report of a residential structure fire. The caller advised that smoke was coming from the house next door. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a mobile home with smoke showing. Once crews
- [Time is running out: Taxpayers missing $1.5 billion in refunds for 2019 must file by July 17](https://wbhfradio.org/time-is-running-out-taxpayers-missing-1-5-billion-in-refunds-for-2019-must-file-by-july-17/) - WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged nearly 1.5 million people across the nation to submit a tax return to claim their refunds for tax year 2019 by the July 17, 2023, deadline. The IRS estimates almost $1.5 billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. Available data
- [Trial Ends for Two Former White City Employees](https://wbhfradio.org/trial-ends-for-two-former-white-city-employees/) - The trial for three former White City employees continued on Monday where two directed not guilty verdicts were granted, and one was denied. This case involved the city’s former city manager, police chief and a police officer. In 2016 the former city manager Jane Richards, her husband and police chief David King, and police officer
- [Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim](https://wbhfradio.org/motel-manager-pleads-guilty-to-coercing-labor-and-sex-acts-by-female-victim/) - A hotel manager in Bartow County pleaded guilty today to trafficking with respect to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude or forced labor. According to court documents, Shreesh Tiwari, 70, an Indian national and legal U.S. permanent resident, began managing the Budgetel Motel on Carson Loop off Cass White Road in 2020. Tiwari hired the victim to
- [One Person Dead From Accident at Chemical Products Corporation](https://wbhfradio.org/one-person-critically-injured-in-accident-at-chemical-products-corporation/) - A medical helicopter transported one individual to an Atlanta-area hospital with severe burns after an industrial accident at Chemical Products Corporation on Old Mill Road and State Route 293 in Cartersville at 7:00 Thursday morning. He passed away at the hospital. We will release his identity soon. One other person sustained minor injuries. The company
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 6/1](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-6-1/) - The Cartersville City Council will hear the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget ordinance during their meeting on Thursday afternoon. This proposed budget will have a 37 million and a half increase from the previous fiscal year. During a presentation given on the budget earlier this month Tom Rhinehart the city’s finance director
- [Pinelog WMA Closes After 46 years](https://wbhfradio.org/pinelog-wma-closes-after-46-years/) - After 46 years of public access the Pine Log Wildlife Management area is being closed to the public on June 1st. In April the Bartow County Commissioner approved a new overlay district that rezoned the land owned by the Aubrey Corporation, which contains the Pine Log Wildlife Management Area. Part of that land was leased
- [COOSA VALLEY CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES 10TH AMERICAN FLAG PROJECT](https://wbhfradio.org/coosa-valley-credit-union-announces-10th-american-flag-project/) - ROME, GA (May 30, 2023) – Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run May 30 – July 4, 2023. “This is the tenth year of this project and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced well
- [Bartow Fire Fighters Respond to Numerous Fires Over 48 Hour Period](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-fire-fighters-respond-to-numerous-fires-over-48-hour-period/) - 5/25/2023– At approximately 4:29 a.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 447 Oak Street No. 1 S.E., Acworth to report of a residential structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find an outbuilding and mobile home with heavy fire showing. Once crews were able to extinguish the fire, a fire investigator
- [Quiet Zone in Downtown Cartersville Slated for 2024](https://wbhfradio.org/quiet-zone-in-downtown-cartersville-slated-for-2024/) - Downtown Cartersville could see the implementation of a CSX quiet zone as soon as October 1st, 2024. A quiet zone would prevent trains traveling through the city from honking their horns through intersections. In last week's Cartersville City Council meeting a citizen had raised concerns about the completion date of the quiet zone. At the
- [Man Stabbed While Assaulting Woman and Child](https://wbhfradio.org/man-stabbed-while-assaulting-woman-and-child/) - A man was left in critical condition after he was stabbed while assaulting a woman and child. On Tuesday May 9th. Cartersville Police officers responded to an active domestic violence situation at 163 Etowah Drive in Cartersville around 8:04. Police had received a call from David Lowe stating that his wife Andrea Lowe was being
- [Public health investigating reports of Cyclospora Infection in Northwest GA](https://wbhfradio.org/public-health-investigating-reports-of-cyclospora-infection-in-northwest-ga/) - ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is investigating reports of Cyclospora infection in Northwest Georgia. In the U.S., people can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce that was grown outside the U.S. and contaminated with Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis causes an illness that can result in prolonged gastrointestinal (gut) distress,
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 5/18](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-5-18/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet today where they will hear two ordinance readings in addition to a handful of contracts and purchases. There will also be appointments proposed to the Board of zoning appeals. There are currently four terms that are set to expire in June. All four of these appointments are proposed to
- [Domestic Dispute Ends with Arrest of A Cartersville Man](https://wbhfradio.org/domestic-dispute-ends-with-arrest-of-a-cartersville-man/) - On Monday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 9:45 P.M., officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to the area of E. Church Street and Stonewall Street in reference to a domestic incident. Upon arrival, officers contacted the arrestee, Richard Bagley, who was in front of Ameris Bank. When officers attempted to engage Mr. Bagley, he
- [Cartersville Presents Proposed Budget](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-presents-proposed-budget/) - The City of Cartersville presented a proposed 2023-2024 budget Tuesday afternoon showing a $36,740,020 increase from last year’s budget. The total budget that is proposed totals $216,266,535. The Finance Director Tom Rhinehart stated that this is the single largest budget increase in his 15 years with the city. Two of the largest increases from last
- [New Adairsville Elementary Principal Announced](https://wbhfradio.org/new-adairsville-elementary-principal-announced/) - The Bartow County Board of Education announced the new principal of Adairsville Elementary school during their meeting held last night. The following is a press release that was provided at the meeting: Adairsville High School Associate Principal Amber Benefield is moving back "home" to serve as Adairsville Elementary School's new principal! "My twenty-plus-year career started
- [Phoenix Air Releases Statement on Downed Learjet and Death of Three Employees](https://wbhfradio.org/phoenix-air-releases-statement-on-downed-learjet-and-death-of-three-employees/) - On Wednesday, May 10, at approximately 7:40 a.m. (Pacific Time) a Learjet 36 aircraft owned and operated by Phoenix Air Group, Inc. of Cartersville, GA with a flight crew of three employees onboard, went down in the waters approximately one mile from San Clemente Island off the coast of California. The U.S. Coast Guard,
- [Five-Vehicle Crash Injures Three People](https://wbhfradio.org/five-vehicle-crash-injures-three-people/) - A five-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon on West Avenue and Cedar Lane in Cartersville injured three people. All witness statements gathered on scene support the following chain of events. A black 2014 Honda Civic was weaving between lanes, passing vehicles on West Avenue on a double-yellow line while traveling west at high speed and operating
- [Gambill & Scoggins Increase Homestead Exemptions](https://wbhfradio.org/gambill-scoggins-increase-homestead-exemptions/) - ATLANTA – State Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) and Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 118 and House Bill 622 into law to triple Bartow County’s homestead tax exemption programs for school and county ad valorem taxes. Next spring, residents will have an opportunity to approve these local homestead
- [Right Northbound Lane of I-75 Closed Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/right-northbound-lane-of-i-75-closed-wednesday/) - Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the right northbound lane and shoulder of I-75 near milepost 290 for repairs on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The offramp for the State Route 20 exit will be unaffected.
- [Locals Arrested In Online Child Predators Sting](https://wbhfradio.org/locals-arrested-in-online-child-predators-sting/) - As a result of a proactive online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit, and the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations, 12 people were arrested over three days beginning Thursday, May 4th. The following were arrested and
- [BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM UNVEILS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ‘LEARNING HUB’](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-school-system-unveils-first-of-its-kind-learning-hub/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (May 8, 2023) – Adairsville Elementary School Tigers roared with excitement as the Bartow County School System unveiled a new Learning Hub in their school – the first of 16 countywide! From media centers to Learning Hubs, they are an extension of the classroom with a focus on literacy and collaboration in
- [Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Bartow Has Been Identified](https://wbhfradio.org/man-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-bartow-has-been-identified/) - An Alabama Man Died in a Two-vehicle crash in Bartow County Wednesday afternoon.According to Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton, 44-year-old Lawrence Bollinger of Fort Payne, Alabama, perished in a crash on Highway 41 at Mac Johnson Road. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the accident occurred at 1:04 p.m. Vehicle #1, a white Toyota sedan,
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 5/4](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-5-4/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet tonight for the second hearings of attendance ordinances, and the first reading of changes to the natural gas rates. The changes to the gas rates are to introduce some new rates for the new Hyundai and Qcells customers which will use higher loads of gas than any existing customers.
- [Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Support State Taxpayers](https://wbhfradio.org/governor-kemp-signs-legislation-to-support-state-taxpayers/) - ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 56 into law. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome), this measure would require the State Revenue Commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to offer certain county tax commissioners the option to participate in a
- [Take action: Type O Negative Blood Donors Needed for Emergencies](https://wbhfradio.org/take-action-type-o-negative-blood-donors-needed-for-emergencies/) - $10 e-gift card for coming to give May 1-19 ROME, GA (May 3, 2023) – When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood
- [Governor Kemp Signs Hufstetler Sponsored Bill](https://wbhfradio.org/governor-kemp-signs-hufstetler-sponsored-bill/) - The following is a press release issued by the Georgia Senate: Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 56 into law. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome), this measure would require the State Revenue Commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to offer certain county tax
- [Suspected Street Racers Arrested for Causing Accident in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/suspected-street-racers-arrested-for-causing-accident-in-bartow/) - A portion of the interstate was shut down Saturday night due to an accident involving street racing. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Post 3 Troopers were advised of multiple vehicles and motorcycle street racing on I-75 northbound near MM278 (Glade Road Acworth). Troopers contacted the vehicles on I-75 North near
- [Burn Ban in Bartow County in Affect](https://wbhfradio.org/burn-ban-in-bartow-county-in-affect/) - On Monday May 1st the Georgia EPD announced its summer burn ban for 54 counties including Bartow. The EPD website states that in Atlanta, during the summer months, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. Ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides react in the presence of sunlight.
- [Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident Identified](https://wbhfradio.org/man-killed-in-motorcycle-accident-identified/) - The identity of a man killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Bartow has been released. Bartow County coroner Joel Guyton says 37-year-old Kyle Steeleman of Cartersville died in the accident. The crash occurred on Bishop Road near Oakridge Drive. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the crash occurred at approximately 6:05 p.m. when a
- [ADDED WORK BEING DONE AT CARTER GROVE BLVD REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DETOUR](https://wbhfradio.org/added-work-being-done-at-carter-grove-blvd-requires-additional-detour/) - Traffic is being re-routed on Carter Grove Blvd this week to tie into the sewer manhole on the west side of the Carter Grove Blvd median. This effort is part of the county plan to improve water and sewer service to this area of the community. The plan is to temporarily reroute traffic, using police
- [USACE Hunting Permit Updates 23/24](https://wbhfradio.org/usace-hunting-permit-updates-23-24/) - The United States Army Corps of Engineers has announced some changes for the hunting program for the 2023/2024 season. The announcement states for the 23/24 season USACE hunting permits will increase to $25 and will have an increased number of permits available at 500. Permits are required for all hunters that are over the age
- [Bartow County Library Events in May](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-library-events-in-may/) - May starts on Monday and with the new month a full 31 days of library activities begin. The library system has an ongoing story walk that only has a few days left. This rendition of the story walks features “Moth & Butterfly- Ta Da” by Dev Petty and illustrated by Ana Aranda and published by
- [Cartersville BOE Purchases in April](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-boe-purchases-in-april/) - The Cartersville Board of Education approved the purchase of ten items for a total amount of $651,097.03 during their recent meeting. The largest purchase was for three AV systems that will be used in the New Cartersville Primary School. One will be used in the media center, on at the cafeteria stage, and one in
- [Bartow Set to Receive Federal Grants](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-set-to-receive-federal-grants/) - It was recently announced that Bartow County has been awarded six grants from the federal government to improve transportation under the Bipartisan infrastructure law, according to an article published in the Rome News-Tribune. In total Bartow County will be granted 18.7 million dollars for six different projects around the county. The single largest grant is
- [TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL SOLAR SYSTEM TRAIL DURING NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY!](https://wbhfradio.org/tellus-science-museum-to-unveil-solar-system-trail-during-national-astronomy-day/) - Cartersville, GA, April 27, 2023– Visitors to Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA will soon be able to “travel” from planet to planet when the museum unveils its outdoor Czahor Solar System Trail the evening of April 29 during National Astronomy Day. Spanning 839 feet across the front grounds of the museum, the exhibit represents
- [Forbes names Shaw Industries a Best Employer for Diversity 2023](https://wbhfradio.org/forbes-names-shaw-industries-a-best-employer-for-diversity-2023/) - Shaw recognized second year in a row for diversity and inclusion efforts. Press Release Dalton, Ga. — April 25, 2023 — Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) has been named by Forbes magazine and market research firm Statista as one of the Best Employers for Diversity 2023. This marks the second year in a row
- [Woodland HS Nationally Recognized](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-hs-nationally-recognized/) - The Bartow County School System announced recently announced that Cass High School has been nationally recognized for raising student achievement. Cass High has now become the 15th school in the Bartow County School system to be recognized as a Model Professional Learning community. The CHS principal Steve Revard is quoted in the school systems announcement
- [Cartersville Council Spends $500,000](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-council-spends-500000/) - The Cartersville City Council approved four purchases and a final change order for the total amount of $559,485.53 during their most recent meeting. The final change order that was approved for the council was for a replacement for a volt switchgear for pumps at the water treatment plant. This purchase was approved back and 2021
- [Make a lifesaving impact during National Minority Health Month](https://wbhfradio.org/make-a-lifesaving-impact-during-national-minority-health-month/) - Upcoming blood donation opportunities, April 20-30: Bartow Cartersville 4/25/2023: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street ROME, GA (April 20, 2023) – April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racially and ethnically diverse populations. It’s also a time to
- [Euharlee Council Hears Floodplain Amendments](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-council-hears-floodplain-amendments/) - Following the called Euharlee City Council business meeting held on Tuesday evening, there was a regularly scheduled work session where the council heard the first reading of an amendment to the floodplain management ordinance. It was stated that this updated ordinance was coming before the city council because a citizen had raised concern with the
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 4/20](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-4-20/) - The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. where there will be the first reading of an amendment to the city’s alcohol ordinance and the second reading of updates to the parks and recreation ordinance. In addition to these two ordinances the city council will have the first reading of attendance ordinances for all of
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights 04/17/2023](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-04-17-2023/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 17, 2023. Cartersville High School was the host for the meeting. Stellar Performers The Matthew Hill-Dean HEARTS Employee of the Month for April (Paraprofessional/Media Clerk) is Dawnee Andrews. Dawnee Andrews serves as the media clerk at Cartersville Middle School. Mrs. Andrews
- [David Aaron Turner Pleads Guilty to Murder in Bartow Superior Court](https://wbhfradio.org/david-aaron-turner-pleads-guilty-to-murder-in-bartow-superior-court/) - Clara Ashworth's sister spoke during the hearing. David Turner addressed Ashworth's family prior to sentencing. A man charged with murdering a woman and wounding her boyfriend pleads guilty but mentally ill. On June 28, 2020, David Aaron Turner killed Clara Ashworth at her Crump Road. Turner wounded his cousin David Bagley. He attempted to shoot
- [Bicycle Struck by Car in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/bicycle-struck-by-car-in-bartow-county/) - What follows is a preliminary report provided to WBHF by the Georgia State Patrol in regard to an accident on North Felton Road. On April 17, Troopers responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash in Bartow County. The investigation determined a GMC Yukon was traveling northbound on GA 3 at its intersection with E. Felton
- [GA Power Continues Adding Rate Hikes](https://wbhfradio.org/ga-power-continues-adding-rate-hikes/) - Georgia Power is seeking to raise rates for its customers again according to an article published in the Atlanta constitution journal. The article states that Georgia power and the Georgia power public service commission staff came to a tentative agreement to drastically raise rates for customers as soon as June 1st. The stated reason for
- [Bartow Emergency Responders Called to Possible Swatting Incident](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-emergency-responders-called-to-possible-swatting-incident/) - A call that came into Bartow 911 as murder may have been a swatting incident. Swatting is defined as a form of harassment that uses prank calls to send police SWAT teams into victims' homes. Back on March 16th, WBHF reported that more than ten emergency vehicles responded to Windemere Court in the Planters. Bartow 911
- [Text Amendment OK'd, Application Fails](https://wbhfradio.org/text-amendment-okd-application-fails/) - The Adairsville City Council voted to approve a text amendment that would allow residential housing on the second story of commercial buildings, however they failed to make a motion for an application seeking to apply the newly approved amendment. This application was for a property at 5563 Joe Frank Harris Park Way, which proposed three
- [Euharlee Lowers Lot Size for Sewer Tie In](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-lowers-lot-size-for-sewer-tie-in/) - The Euharlee City Council voted to approve the minimum acres needed for a lot to tie into the city's sewer system during their meeting held on Tuesday night. This approved change will move the minimum size needed only for the R-1 zoning from 15,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet. It was stated that there
- [Crime News 04/12](https://wbhfradio.org/crime-news-04-12/) - Bartow County deputies arrested 49-year-old Guy Gentry Bailey of Morrow on State Route 20 in Cherokee County on Thursday night after a vehicle pursuit that began on Rowland Springs Road off Center Road near Cartersville. He reportedly stated he fled due to having multiple active warrants. A female in his vehicle said she had just
- [CASS-WHITE BRIDGE OVER I-75 TO BE CLOSED WEEKEND OF APRIL 22nd](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-white-bridge-over-i-75-to-be-closed-weekend-of-april-22nd/) - GDOT will be closing the bridge to through traffic from approximately 7:00 PM Friday evening, April 21, through 7:00 AM Monday morning, April 24 as they work to add roundabouts to the entry-exit ramps at this busy intersection. Motorists are advised to take caution as they enter the construction area and are asked to use
- [Museum Events This Week](https://wbhfradio.org/museum-events-this-week/) - Our look at local museum happenings this week first takes us to Booth Western Art Museum, where they are holding an opening reception for a primary and elementary schools art exhibition on Thursday from five to seven p.m. Attendees can see the art, meet the student artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Saturday from ten a.m.
- [Crime News 04/11](https://wbhfradio.org/crime-news-04-11/) - A black female and three black males reportedly used a brick to smash the back window of a residence on Stephens Road northwest of Acworth on Thursday afternoon, entered, stole cash, a shotgun, and a small puppy, ran out of the house wearing masks and holding guns, got into a gray 2020 Nissan Pathfinder with
- [I-75 Re-paving To Be Done in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/i-75-re-paving-to-be-done-in-bartow/) - The Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded a $25.2-million-dollar contract to resurface parts of interstate 75 in Bartow and Gordan Counties according to an article first published by the Rome News Tribune. The article states that C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. won the bid where they will mill and repave around 21 miles of interstate between
- [Cartersville City Council Purchases](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-purchases/) - The Cartersville city council approved 7 purchases during their recent meeting that totaled $779,034.82. The largest of these purchases was a bucket truck replacement for the electric department for $335,000.00. The reason that this item was brought before the council was due to the long lead time in delivery, with the stated delivery of this
- [Cartersville man accused of soliciting a “minor”](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-accused-of-soliciting-a-minor/) - WRGA reports that a Cartersville man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly asking someone he thought was a minor to meet for sex. According to Floyd County Jail records: 35-year-old Justin Alan Carte engaged in graphic online conversations with the person before asking to meet. When arrested, Carte had a firearm. His charges are a criminal
- [Acworth Mobile Home Damaged by Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/acworth-mobile-home-damaged-by-fire/) - Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Responds 4/5/2023– At approximately 9:57 a.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 4908 Allen Circle S.E. Acworth to a report of a residential structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a mobile home with heavy fire showing. Once crews were able to extinguish the
- [New Parks and Rec Director To Be Appointed.](https://wbhfradio.org/new-parks-and-rec-director-to-be-appointed/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet today to hear the second reading of a panhandling ordinance, multiple purchases and the second reading of two rezoning cases. It is important to note that this meeting will not be taking place at city hall due to elevator maintenance. This meeting will be held at the public safety
- [Red Cross National Volunteer Month Celebration.](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-national-volunteer-month-celebration/) - The following is a press release issued by the American Red Cross. [ROME, April 3, 2023] — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a
- [BCSO Firearm Safety Classes Being Offered](https://wbhfradio.org/bcso-firearm-safety-classes-being-offered/) - The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that they will be hosting two firearm safety classes. The first class will be offered on Saturday April 15th with the second being on May 20th. Both the classes will begin at 8:30 in the morning and end at 1 p.m. The first part of the class will
- [Bartow County Library Events in April](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-library-events-in-april/) - During the month of April, the Bartow County Library System will host a wide variety of events for all ages. During the entire month of April, you can stop by any of the local libraries and pick up a Chinese five spice kit that includes a pack of spices and a recipe. The packet will
- [Conditions for Approved Aubrey Corp Zoning](https://wbhfradio.org/conditions-for-approved-aubrey-corp-zoning/) - During the Aubrey Corporation zoning application heard on Monday a set of 13 conditions were presented to commission by the applicant, and a seat of 12 conditions were presented by the staff. The commission did vote to add the staff recommended conditions after a comparison of the two. The commission also voted to add an
- [GA Regional Commissions See Mostly Lower February Unemployment Rates](https://wbhfradio.org/ga-regional-commissions-see-mostly-lower-february-unemployment-rates/) - March 30, 2023 Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that all Regional Commissions reported drops in unemployment rates except for the Atlanta Regional Commission, Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission which reported unchanged unemployment rates. "Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia
- [Appointments for Energency Assistance Begin April 1st. -- LIHEAP](https://wbhfradio.org/appointments-for-energency-assistance-begin-april-1st-liheap/) - LIHEAP Please pay close attention to the location of your appointment. CLIENT DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY E-MAIL. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a Federally-funded program that assists low-income households with home heating and cooling bills. Who may apply: U.S. citizens, parents of minors who are U.S. citizens, and aliens admitted
- [Century Bank of Georgia Named to S&P Global’s List of Best Performing Banks](https://wbhfradio.org/century-bank-of-georgia-named-to-sp-globals-list-of-best-performing-banks/) - Cartersville, GA - March 24, 2023 Century Bank of Georgia has been named to the list of top performing banks in the US by S&P Global: Century Bank of Georgia was recently recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence on its annual list of the top-performing community banks, credit unions, and public banks in the United
- [Piedmont Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-named-to-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-for-women-2023/) - Atlanta (March 29, 2023) – Piedmont is one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women for 2023 based on a survey by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The Newsweek and Plant-A Group survey collected more than 224,000 reviews of U.S. companies that employ 1,000 or more employees and identified the top 600 companies in the
- [City of White Special Election Certified](https://wbhfradio.org/city-of-white-special-election-certified/) - The Bartow County Board of Elections certified the results of the White City special mayor election from last Tuesday on Monday morning. The election supervisor Joseph Kirk began the meeting by stating that the office had received a couple of calls about addresses on the voting list that were outside the city. These were only
- [Lori Rakes Named CEO at Piedmont Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/lori-rakes-named-ceo-at-piedmont-cartersville/) - Rakes served as Chief Operating Officer since 2009 Cartersville (March 27, 2023) — Lori Rakes has been named chief executive officer at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Rakes is entering her 35th year of acute healthcare experience. A registered nurse by background, she embraced the opportunity for organizational leadership early in her career and has over
- [Calhoun Man Receives Life Sentence Following Death of Bartow Teen](https://wbhfradio.org/calhoun-man-receives-life-sentence-following-death-of-bartow-teen/) - Forty-three- year old Erik Gavin Ovalle of Calhoun was sentenced in Bartow Superior Court Monday morning. Last month, a local jury found him guilty of felony murder and violation of Georgia's Controlled Substances Act. Ovalle was sentenced to life in prison and, once released from prison, life on probation. According to the facts of the
- [Nutrition Changes to Bartow BOE Policy](https://wbhfradio.org/nutrition-changes-to-bartow-boe-policy/) - The Bartow County Board of Education recently approved two changes to board regulation EEE-R which is part of the school’s wellness program. The first of these items was wording being changed in the school’s wellness goals including adding a wellness plan that includes specific goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based
- [Adairsville Unified Zoning Board Hears Amendment](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-unified-zoning-board-hears-amendment/) - The Adairsville Unified Zoning Board met for their monthly meeting this week where they only heard one case. This case was a text amendment submitted by the city of Adairsville to section 47-134 (d)(1) of the Adairsville Code of ordinances. This requested change is to the regulation of uses within the Adairsville Downtown Development Authority
- [Preview of Mondays Aubrey Corp Hearing](https://wbhfradio.org/preview-of-mondays-aubrey-corp-hearing/) - Today the Bartow County Planning Commission will meet to hear the proposed zoning case of about 16,500 acres of land owned by the Aubrey Corporation. Previously the applicants had also applied to create a new overlay district that requires at least 10,000 acres. That proposed text amendment recently passed through the planning commission and the
- [Portrait Unveiling of Former Chief Justice Robert Benham](https://wbhfradio.org/portrait-unveiling-of-former-chief-justice-robert-benham/) - Atlanta, March 20, 2023 – The portrait of the Honorable Robert Benham, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, will be presented in a special ceremony on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Supreme Court courtroom. Justice Benham was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1989 by then-Gov. Joe Frank Harris,
- [Bartow BOE Purchases Tops 3 Million](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-boe-purchases-top-3-million/) - During the previous Bartow Board of Education meeting the board approved four purchases for a total amount of $3,082,949.57. The largest of these purchases by a resounding amount was the purchase of Dell Latitude 3140 laptops to refresh the middle school 1:1 devices. The total amount for this one purchase was $2,327,500.00, and in addition
- [Press Release for Line of Duty Death – Firefighter Matthew Smith](https://wbhfradio.org/press-release-for-line-of-duty-death-firefighter-matthew-smith/) - For Immediate Release 03/22/2023 On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Firefighter Matthew Smith became unresponsive during a search and rescue training exercise at the Bartow-Cartersville Fire Joint Training Center. Instructors for the exercise with FF Smith immediately recognized that FF Smith was experiencing an acute medical emergency and quickly removed
- [Bartow Firefighters Battle A Commercial Fire in Taylorsville](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-firefighters-battle-a-commercial-fire-in-taylorsville/) - At approximately 1:26 a.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 585 Covered Bridge Road SW, Taylorsville to report of a commercial structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a commercial structure and vehicle with heavy fire showing. Once crews were able to extinguish the fire, a fire investigator was called
- [Cartersville Parks & Recreation Director Candidates](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-parks-recreation-director-canidates/) - The City of Cartersville under a Georgia State Statute that requires the notification of a director level positions top three candidates 14 days before a recommendation to the City Council has provided WBHF with the following announcement: The City of Cartersville recently posted a Director of Parks & Recreation job opening. City Manager, Dan Porta,
- [Over 40 Georgia Colleges and Universities to Waive College Application Fees in March](https://wbhfradio.org/over-40-georgia-colleges-and-universities-to-waive-college-application-fees-in-march/) - MARCH 01, 2023 ATLANTA, GA – Over 40 Georgia colleges and universities will waive college application fees for high school seniors in March. This will be the 4th time the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and private institutions to promote
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 3/16](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-3-16/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet on Thursday where they will hear the first readings of two smaller rezoning, some ordinance changes and consider some purchases and large agreements. The council will also be making the appointment of Wade Wilson as the Public Works Director for the City of Cartersville. This appointment is being made
- [Information for White City Mayor Election](https://wbhfradio.org/information-for-white-city-mayor-election/) - There are only two days left of early voting for the special election for the white city mayor seat, and less than a week until election day. Advanced voting will continue to be open on Thursday March 16th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday March 17th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- [Cartersville BOE Purchases From 3/13](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-boe-purchases-from-3-13/) - The Cartersville made just over $350,000 worth of purchases for math and science resources during their meeting on Monday. What follows are those purchases and what schools they are for: For CPS science the purchase of the following instructional resources for CPS Science in the total amount of $26,850.30. - Mystery Science online membership - 1
- [Georgia DOT partners with Indeed to host virtual job fair for White, GA, Tuesday, 03/21/2023](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-dot-partners-with-indeed-to-host-virtual-job-fair-for-white-ga-tuesday-03-21-2023/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E38dKONL3E WHAT: Do you or someone you know have a calling for public service where the day-to-day activities make a difference in your community? The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is partnering with Indeed.com to host a virtual job fair for Highway Maintenance Technicians with positions open across the state. Maintenance team members
- [Bond is Set for Corey Slaughter - Charged with 2021 Murder of 25 Year Old Woman](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-is-set-for-corey-slaughter-charged-with-2021-murder-of-25-year-old-woman/) - Bond is granted for a man charged with the murder of a woman in 2021. Thirty-year-old Corey James Slaughter was arrested and charged with killing Ashley Dunn with a hammer at an Acworth home two years ago. He is charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. Slaughter's attorney said his client has been in jail
- [Teens Accused of Stealing Baby Formula Valued at $26,000 Arrested in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/teen-accused-of-stealing-baby-formula-valued-at-26000-arrested-in-cartersville/) - On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office issued a BOLO on a vehicle involved in shoplifting of baby formula from area Publix Supermarkets. Cartersville Police Officers located the vehicle at the Publix Supermarket, 300 Cherokee Place, and apprehended Regulo Sanchez-Romero, Mateo Sanchez-Romero, and a 16- year-old juvenile, as they exited the store
- [Cassville White Road Bridge Closed This Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/cassville-white-road-bridge-closed-this-weekend/) - Weather permitting, the Cassville White Road bridge over I-75 will be closed from Friday evening at 7:30 until Monday morning at 5:30. The closure will allow Georgia Department of Transportation crews to continue constructing two roundabouts at the interchanges at I-75. Traffic can still enter and exit the interstate, but vehicles cannot cross over the
- [Georgia Enters the New Year with All-Time High Job Numbers and  A Steady Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-enters-the-new-year-with-all-time-high-job-numbers-and-a-steady-unemployment-rate/) - Atlanta, GA – Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's January unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in December. Job numbers reached another all-time high, increasing by almost 17,000 from December. Georgia's unemployment rate was three-tenths of a percent lower than the national January 2023 unemployment rate
- [Cassville White Road Bridge Closure](https://wbhfradio.org/cassville-white-road-bridge-closure/) - GDOT announced on Tuesday that the Cassville White Road Bridge will be closed, weather permitting, this weekend. The closure will allow crews to continue working on the construction of two roundabouts at the interchanges at I-75. Traffic will still be able to enter and exit the interstate, but vehicles will not be able to cross
- [BARTOW COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS NAMED AP HONOR SCHOOLS](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-high-schools-named-ap-honor-schools/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (March 7, 2023) – All three Bartow County high schools have the distinct honor of being named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education for their commitment to creating strong AP opportunities. There are 273 AP Honor Schools this year in 97 districts. They are named in eight
- [Local Accused of Dangerously Injuring Girlfriend](https://wbhfradio.org/local-accused-of-dangerously-injuring-girlfriend/) - Bartow County deputies booked 17-year-old Benjamin Ray Hyde into the jail on Sunday morning for aggravated battery. His girlfriend stated that while lying in bed at their residence on Catherine Way near Cartersville on Saturday night, he stomped on her abdomen and struck her in the head several times with his fist. The victim said
- [Cartersville Man Receives 40 Year Sentence for Sexually Abusing  Elderly Relative ](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-receives-40-year-sentence-for-sexually-abusing-elderly-relative/) - A man charged with sexually abusing an elderly relative is sentenced in Bartow Superior Court. Forty-six-year-old Clyde Andrew Atkinson was arrested on November 18, 2022, and charged with rape strong arm, incest, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, and exploitation of intimidation of a disabled adult or elder person. The rape charge was reduced to aggravated assault
- [Accidential Fire Destroys Adairsville Camper](https://wbhfradio.org/fire-destroys-adairsville-camper/) - 3/2/2023– At approximately 7:04 p.m., Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 151 Pine Valley Drive NW, Adairsville to a report of a fire with no structure endangerment. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a camper with an attached shed fully involved. Once crews were able to extinguish the fire, a fire
- [Police Report Confirms Presence of Bomb in Car Involved in an Accident](https://wbhfradio.org/police-report-confirms-presence-of-bomb-in-car-involved-in-an-accident/) - A Cartersville Police report confirms the presence of an explosive device in a car involved in a crash last month. The narrative does not explain Kenneth Baily had the suspected bomb in his car. According to a Cartersville Police report, officers responded to an accident at 8:10 a.m. near the intersection of Erwin and Porter
- [Georgia Power Proposes More Rate Hikes](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-proposes-more-rate-hikes/) - Only weeks after a major Georgia Power rate increase started hitting Georgians bills, the power company is asking to collect more from ratepayers to cover the cost of coal, gas and nuclear fuel in its power plants, according to an article published in the Atlanta journal constitution. The company’s request, if granted, would raise the
- [Red Cross Honors Local Community Heroes During March](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-honors-local-community-heroes-during-march/) - As climate disasters, blood donation needs and other emergencies upend lives, local community heroes in Georgia are stepping up to care for one another. This March, the American Red Cross of Georgia is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began
- [Cartersville City Council Preview 3/2](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-council-preview-3-2/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet Thursday for the first reading of four new ordinances, an appointment and a handful of purchases. Three of the four ordinances that will be brought forward for their first reading were discussed in the recent visioning session that was held by the city council. The first is a noise
- [SK Battery Plant Submits Development Plan](https://wbhfradio.org/sk-battery-plant-submits-development-plan/) - The new SK battery plant that will be built in Bartow County filed its development plan with the state of Georgia on Tuesday, according to an article published by the Rome News Tribune. The article states that the initial report shows a campus covering 3.3 million square feet with construction ending in June of 2025.
- [Statement Issued by Bartow County Sheriff's Office](https://wbhfradio.org/statement-issued-by-bartow-county-sheriffs-office/) - What follows is a media release issued by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office: According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at approximately 1120 am, Uniform Patrol Deputies and Criminal Investigators responded to the area of Berkley Place SE, Cartersville, Bartow County in reference to a thirteen-year-old juvenile with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- [Euharlee PD Officer Named MADD Officer of the Month](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-pd-officer-named-madd-officer-of-the-month/) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or more commonly known as MADD announced during the recent Euharlee City Council work session that Euharlee police department officer Andy Page was recognized as the organizations officer of the month for January. MADD’s announcement of officer Pages award states that he is a Georgia Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and through
- [Bartow County Library Events in March](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-library-events-in-march/) - With March on our doorsteps a new month of events hosted by our county library system is set to begin. One of the largest events that is being hosted is one of the quarterly used book and media sales being held on March 4th. Friends of the Library members can gain access to the event
- [Temporary Exhibition at Euharlee Museum](https://wbhfradio.org/temporary-exhibition-at-euharlee-museum/) - Euharlee, GA – The Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum will open a new temporary exhibition featuring the Pitchfork Collection of Rolland Stokes on March 4. The collection is on loan from Virginia Stokes, the wife of the late Mr. Stokes. Attendees can expect to see a variety of historic and modern pitchforks and other
- [A High-Speed Chase Ends with the Arrest of a Florida Man Enroute to Rehab](https://wbhfradio.org/a-high-speed-chase-ends-with-the-arrest-of-a-florida-man-enroute-to-rehab/) - According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, on Wednesday at 8:19 a.m., a law enforcement officer with the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office noticed a white Toyota Camry leaving the Target Parking lot on the wrong side of the highway at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle at the highway
- [Hoe'n In Euharlee Celebrates Cities New Arbor Day](https://wbhfradio.org/hoen-in-euharlee-celebrates-cities-new-arbor-day/) - Euharlee Mayor Craig Guyton signed a proclamation on Tuesday that officially made February 24th, 2023, the cities celebration of Arbor Day. In the proclamation Guyton urged the citizens of Euharlee to participate in Arbor Day events. Luckily a local gardening club was present and announced an Arbor Day program for Friday. Hoe’n in Euharlee is
- [Pet of the Year Fundraiser](https://wbhfradio.org/pet-of-the-year-fundraiser/) - More than 100 pets are competing in a fundraising competition for the title of 2023 Pet Partners Pet of the Year, and we have a pet from Cartersville in the running. Pet Partners serves as the nation’s most diverse and respected nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species of therapy animals as volunteer teams. Abby Chestnut
- [LOCAL BLOOD SUPPLY DWINDLING AHEAD OF SPRING BREAK](https://wbhfradio.org/local-blood-supply-dwindling-ahead-of-spring-break/) - ROME, Ga. (Feb. 22, 2023)- After a strong start to the new year as far as blood donations go, the local blood supply is beginning to shrink. As of Wednesday, Blood Assurance was in urgent need of most blood types, primarily O-positive and O-negative. The nonprofit is now calling on community members to give the
- [Cartersville HPC Sets Solar Panel Precedent](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-hpc-sets-solar-panel-precedent/) - The first building in downtown Cartersville to have solar panels installed inched closer with an approval by the Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday. David Hardegree the City Planner for Cartersville introduced the case by stating Noble and Main Coffee had originally inquired about adding solar panels to their building in 2019. Through their due diligence
- [Preparations for White City Special Election Made](https://wbhfradio.org/preparations-for-white-city-special-election-made/) - The special election being held in White City for the vacant mayor seat is about a month away. With that the majority of the monthly Bartow County Board of Elections meeting held on Monday was in regard to deadlines and preparations being made. The Election Supervisor Joseph Krik presented the dates for advanced voting which
- [A Cartersville Man is Sentenced on Child Molestatoin Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/a-cartersville-man-is-sentenced-on-child-molestatoin-charges/) - Forty-year-old Brandon Deon Ross was booked into the Bartow County Jail March 29, 2022 and charged with three counts of child molestation and two counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes. He pleaded guilty to the child molestation charges; the other charges were dismissed. Ross received a 20-year sentence with 10 to serve incarcerate
- [One Fatality Reported in Cartersville House Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/one-fatality-reported-in-cartersville-house-fire/) - A house fire took the life of one-person last night in Cartersville, what follows is a release issued by the Cartersville Fire Department: On February 17th, 2023 at 2047, Cartersville Fire Department; along with Bartow Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to 9 Brookwood Drive in reference to a residential structure fire. Bartow County 911
- [Calhoun Man Found Guilty of Murder for Selling Fentyal Laced Drugs to a Bartow Teen](https://wbhfradio.org/calhoun-man-found-guilty-of-murder-for-selling-fentyal-laced-drugs-to-a-bartow-teen/) - It took a local jury less than two hours to find a man charged with murder guilty. Forty-one- year old Erik Gavin Ovalle of Calhoun was charged with one count of murder and one count of distributing drugs. The case began Monday in Bartow Superiour Court and ended Friday afternoon. According to the facts of
- [Cartersville Revenues and Expenses Increase](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-revenues-and-expenses-increase/) - Cartersville saw an increase in both revenues and expenses in December 2022, along with an increase in LOST and building permits and inspection fees. In December 2022 the revenues for the city increased by $5,845,094.00 from December of 2021, expenditures also increased by $962,394.00 in the same time frame. The Local Option Sales Tax increased
- [Cartersville Council Hears Sale Contract and Resignation](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-council-hears-sale-contract-and-resignation/) - The director of the city's parks and recreation department Tod Gilliam had his resignation approved by the city council. This resignation will go into immediate effect with James Gordy serving as the interim director. The city has been in the works of selling the old police building which is located at 178 West Main Street
- [2023 Budget for Bartow County Just Under 200 million](https://wbhfradio.org/2023-budget-for-bartow-county-just-under-200-million/) - Bartow County held their 2023 budget hearing Wednesday morning and presented budget for the county that falls just shy of 200 million dollars. The majority of this budget, around 45%, is going to public safety. The budget for this year is up 21% from last year, however Peter Olsen, the county administrator, stated that the
- [Red Cross: Three reasons to give blood this month](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-three-reasons-to-give-blood-this-month/) - Chance at trip to Florida + $10 Amazon.com Gift Card for coming to give blood [ROME, Feb. 15, 2023] — One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. At the same time, only about 3% of Americans give blood. The American Red Cross needs more people to make and keep appointments
- [2/16 Cartersville City Council Meeting Preview](https://wbhfradio.org/2-15-cartersville-city-council-meeting-preview/) - The Cartersville City Council will meet today to discuss a contract for the old police station at 178 West Main Street, along with taking on some engineering projects. Back in October 2021 the City of Cartersville released an RFP for the property. Afterwards the city received two proposals one from McWhorter Capital Partners and Womack
- [Cassville White Road Bridge Closed This Weekend for Roundabout Construction](https://wbhfradio.org/cassville-white-road-bridge-closed-this-weekend-for-roundabout-construction/) - WHAT: Weather permitting, the Cassville White Road bridge over I-75 will be closed beginning Friday evening until Monday morning. The closure will allow crews to continue working on the construction of two roundabouts at the interchanges at I-75. Traffic will still be able to enter and exit the interstate but vehicles will not be able to
- [Euharlee P&Z Hears About Proposed Beer Garden in City](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-pz-hears-about-proposed-beer-garden-in-city/) - One agenda item that was heard during the Euharlee Planning and Zoning Commission was potential updates to the city's alcohol ordinances. At first it appeared that this discussion was going to be centered around the fact that the last time that the ordinance was updated was in 2010. However, during the public comments portion of
- [Adairsville City Council Approves Truck Stop Permit](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-city-council-approves-truck-stop-permit/) - The application for the truck stop had been approved once before and it was first proposed back in 2019, but as the applicant stated there were issues caused by the pandemic that slowed work. As a result, the permit had expired, and the applicant had to represent the case to the unified zoning board and
- [Family Evacuated from Sugar Valley Rd. Home Due to Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/family-evacuated-from-sugar-valley-rd-home-due-to-fire/) - 02/10/2023– at approximately 10:55 p.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched to 391 Sugar Valley Rd SW, Cartersville to report of a residential structure fire. The caller advised black smoke billowing from the residence and flames showing. Everyone was evacuated from the residence. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a two-story, wood-frame,
- [Bartow County's Job Tax Credit Rises To Tier 4](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-countys-job-tax-credit-rises-to-tier-4/) - Each year the Georgia Department of Community Affairs ranks all 159 counties based on certain economic factors outlined in Georgia statute. For 2023, Bartow County’s status rose from a tier 3 to a tier 4 ranking. The DCA assigns each county an annual tier ranking to determine eligibility for job tax credits against Georgia income
- [Section of Cassville Road Closed Beginning Monday](https://wbhfradio.org/section-of-cassville-road-closed-beginning-monday/) - Weather permitting, Cassville Road will be closed from near Highway 293 to the Dollar General from Monday, February 13th, at 9 a.m. until Friday, February 17th. Crews will be repairing a drainage pipe on Cassville Road. The repairs will close a portion of the road near the intersection with Highway 293 to Dollar General. All
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights February 9, 2023,](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-february-9-2023/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE… The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Cartersville Elementary School was the host for the meeting. "Spark the Heart" Capturing Kids Hearts Word of the Month for February: Kindness - Be friendly and compassionate Stellar Performers The Matthew Hill-Michael Dean HEARTS Employee of
- [Bartow BOE Spends Over One Million Dollars.](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-boe-spends-over-one-million-dollars/) - During the Bartow Board of Education monthly meeting a handful of purchases were made for the various schools in the district. In total there were eight items that on the consent agenda for the school board, which was approved unanimously. The total amount for all eight of those approved purchases was $1,265,772.72 with funding coming
- [A Cartersville Man Receives A 40 Year Sentence for Child Molestation](https://wbhfradio.org/fairmont-man-receives-40-year-sentence-for-child-molestation/) - A theft investigation turns into a child molestation case. Forty-one-year-old Brandon Michael Elrod of Cartersville pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation and one count of sexual exploitation of children in Bartow Superior Court Tuesday. Elrod received a 40-year sentence, with the first 25 years to serve incarcerated and the remainder on probation.
- [Packed House for First Aubrey Corp Open House](https://wbhfradio.org/packed-house-for-first-aubrey-corp-open-house/) - The first Aubrey Corporation open house held on Tuesday afternoon turned into a two-hour long question and answer session where concerned citizens inquired about every aspect imaginable in regard to this proposed concept plan. Questions ranged from conserving endangered species to how one would go about purchasing the land themselves. So many people showed up
- [Senator Chuck Hufstetler Holds Press Conference Along with Secretary of State Raffensperger](https://wbhfradio.org/senator-chuck-hufstetler-holds-press-conference-along-with-secretary-of-state-raffensperger/) - ATLANTA (February 7, 2023) | Yesterday, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) held a press conference along with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to introduce Senate Bill 84. SB 84 would provide for financial protections, delay in disbursements and liability protections for elder and disabled adults who may be victims of financial exploitation. This bill would protect
- [Statement in Regard to an incident at WMS Today](https://wbhfradio.org/statement-in-regard-to-an-incident-at-wms-today/) - A Facebook post made on Monday morning stated that there was an ambulance at Woodland Middle School, and in the comments portion of this post it was alleged that a student had stabbed another student. We received the following statement from the Bartow County school system after requesting information on this incident.: In a concerted
- [GDOL Virtual Agent Improves Customer Experience](https://wbhfradio.org/gdol-virtual-agent-improves-customer-experience/) - Nearly 1 Million Georgians Already Benefiting from GDOL A.I. technology Atlanta, GA – As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize and improve efficiency, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced strategic improvements to its cloud-based virtual agent – an artificial intelligence (A.I.) solution that improves responsiveness and reduces customer wait times. System upgrades include
- [Bartow Fire and Emergency Services Respond Several Vehicle Fires](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-fire-and-emergency-services-respond-several-vehicle-fires/) - Shoppers and gym goers were surprised by a vehicle fire in a parking lot on Highway 41 Saturday. According to Bartow Fire and Emergency Services reports, the fire occurred at approximately 9:34 p.m. near Planet Fitness and Ingles. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 839 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE, Cartersville to
- [GSP Release More Details on Saturday's Fatal Accident on Hwy. 113](https://wbhfradio.org/gsp-release-more-details-on-saturdays-fatal-accident-on-hwy-113/) - According to Georgia State Patrol Reports, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at approximately 4:50 a.m., a Trooper was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on Hwy. 113 near Gordon McCormick Road in Taylorsville. The investigation revealed that a Hyundai Sonata was traveling south on Hwy. 113, south of Gordon McCormick Road in the left lane,
- [A Rockmart Woman is Jailed in Bartow Charged with Vehicular Homicide  ](https://wbhfradio.org/a-rockmart-woman-is-jailed-in-bartow-charged-with-vehicular-homicide/) - A Rockmart woman was jailed on vehicular homicide charges over the weekend. According to the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Autumn Nicole Teems Clark was jailed Saturday morning and charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle, seat belt violation involving a child five years of age or less, failure to maintain lane, and driving under the
- [Dispute Between Adairsville Father and Son Ends with Gunfire](https://wbhfradio.org/dispute-between-adairsville-father-and-son-ends-with-gunfire/) - The Adairsville Police Department is currently investigating a shooting. On 02-04-2023 at about 8:15 p.m., an incident occurred in the parking lot of the Blue Agave restaurant located at 15 Legacy Way in Adairsville. Initial details emerged that a father and son had gotten into an argument in the restaurant that led out into
- [Potential End to Georgia Runoff Elections](https://wbhfradio.org/potential-end-to-georgia-runoff-elections/) - The Capitol Beat News Service first reported in an article published online on Thursday that an effort that could lead to the elimination of runoff elections in Georgia has surfaced in the general assembly. The State Representative from Dallas GA, Joseph Gullett, introduced a bill to the house that would allow Georgia cities to experiment
- [Stage at Cartersville Library Brought Up Again](https://wbhfradio.org/stage-at-cartersville-library-brought-up-again/) - A proposed project from the library may have been forgotten since the last time it was brought up a couple of months ago. This project was the Cartersville Library adding an outdoor stage on the property so that they could host outdoor events. The last time that this item went before any type of board
- [Severe Weather Preparedness Week Starts Feb. 6](https://wbhfradio.org/severe-weather-preparedness-week-starts-feb-6/) - In partnership with the National Weather Service, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather and prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on February 6-10. Spring is traditionally a period where the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and
- [Appeals Court Rules On I-75 Tree Accident Payment](https://wbhfradio.org/appeals-court-rules-on-i-75-tree-accident-payment/) - The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled this week that a tree-clearing business is entitled to coverage from Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company for an underlying suit brought by a driver who was injured when a cut tree limb crashed through her windshield on I-75 northbound around mile marker 294 in Bartow
- [Resolution Backed by Local Legislator Allows the Election or Appointment of School Superintendents ](https://wbhfradio.org/resolution-backed-by-local-legislator-allows-the-election-or-appointment-of-school-superintendents/) - Georgia House Resolution 42 was introduced last week by four Republican legislators, including State Representative Mitchell Scoggins. The resolution would allow school superintendents to be elected or appointed. Representative Scoggins told WBHF the resolution does not require a school system to elect its superintendent. Currently, superintendents can only be appointed. Scoggins says he is not
- [Shaw’s Onboarding Program for New Associates Recognized by Human Capital Management Excellence Awards](https://wbhfradio.org/shaws-onboarding-program-for-new-associates-recognized-by-human-capital-management-excellence-awards/) - Company honored with Bronze distinction in the Best New Hire Onboarding Program category. Dalton, Ga. – Feb. 2, 2023 – Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) won a coveted Bronze Human Capital Management Excellence Award for Foundations, its onboarding program for new associates. The Brandon Hall Group, an independent human capital management research
- [Georgia man sentenced for drug distribution resulting in death](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-man-sentenced-for-drug-distribution-resulting-in-death/) - CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Cartersville, Georgia, man was sentenced today to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation and the dismemberment of the body of a Fairmont woman to conceal her overdose death. Seddrick Banks, age 30, was sentenced to 50 years in prison. During the June 2021 trial, the jury
- [Rep. Matthew Gambill Appointed Floor Leader for Governor Brian Kemp](https://wbhfradio.org/rep-matthew-gambill-appointed-floor-leader-for-governor-brian-kemp/) - ATLANTA – State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) was recently appointed to serve as a Floor Leader for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. His appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. “I am honored to be selected. Working with Governor Kemp and my colleagues in
- [A Man Accused of Murder is Arraigned in Bartow Superior Court.  ](https://wbhfradio.org/a-man-accused-of-murder-is-arraigned-in-bartow-superior-court/) - Sixty-four-year-old, Richard Dale Harden is accused of murdering 27-year-old, Heather McDonald in 2016. District Attorney Samir Patel read the 12-count indictment before Judge Suzanne Smith Monday morning. Harden appeared in the courtroom via zoom; he is currently imprisoned at the Coastal State Prison in Savannah. He told Judge Suzanne Smith that he had only briefly
- [Bruce Thompson Sworn In as New Georgia Labor Commissioner](https://wbhfradio.org/bruce-thompson-sworn-in-as-new-georgia-labor-commissioner/) - January 12, 2023 Today, Bruce Thompson took an oath confirming his role as the tenth Commissioner of Labor for the state of Georgia. Commissioner Thompson of Bartow County most recently represented the 14th district in the Georgia State Senate before running for labor commissioner. A small business owner, Mr. Thompson will use his extensive legislative
- [Euharlee Police Department’s K9 Baloo Receives Body Armor Donation](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-police-departments-k9-baloo-receives-body-armor-donation/) - Euharlee Police Department’s K9 Baloo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Baloo’s vest was sponsored by Greg Free of the Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery and has been embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and
- [Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create 2,500 New Jobs](https://wbhfradio.org/qcells-to-more-than-double-production-in-georgia-create-2500-new-jobs/) - Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest more than $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating
- [Cartersville School Board Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-meeting-highlights-5/) - Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE… Board of Education Meeting Highlights January 9, 2023 The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023. Cartersville Primary School was the host for the meeting. "Honor you - Honor Me" Capturing Kids Hearts Word of the Month for January: Respect - Act
- [Bartow Included in Recently Announced Broadband Grants](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-included-in-recently-announced-broadband-grants/) - Governor Brian Kemp released a statement on Wednesday that announced 29 Georgia counties had received preliminary grants for broad band internet expansion. Bartow County was one of those counties, with Comcast Cable Communications listed as the awardee of just over 6-and-a-half million dollars. The full release from Governor Brian Kemp: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P.
- [18 Fatalities in Georgia during New Year's Day Holiday Travel Period, One in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/18-fatalities-in-georgia-during-new-years-day-holiday-travel-period-one-in-bartow/) - (ATLANTA, GA) – – Traffic crashes across Georgia during the New Year’s Day holiday travel period resulted in 18 deaths resulting from 16 crashes. This year’s 78-hour holiday travel period began Friday, December 30, at 6:00 p.m. and ended Monday, January 2, at 11:59 p.m. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes
- [A Cartersville Home Receives Fire Damage and Fairmont Home is Destroyed by Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/a-cartersville-home-receives-fire-damage-and-fairmont-home-is-destroyed-by-fire/) - 12/30/2022 - At approximately 3:38 p.m., Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 53 Rock Fence Circle S.E., Cartersville, to a report of a residential structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on the scene to find a single family home with heavy fire showing. Once crews were able to extinguish the fire, a fire
- [GBI Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/gbi-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-bartow-county/) - What follows is a press release issued by the GBI on Tuesday afternoon: Adairsville, GA (January 3, 2023) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Adairsville, GA. The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on January 2, 2023. One man was shot
- [Cartersville Native Signals Aircraft on Flight Deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-native-signals-aircraft-on-flight-deck-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln/) - PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2022) Lt. Jesus Lombarti, left, from Cartersville, Ga., and Capt. Patrick Baker, executive officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), from Silver Spring, Md., signal an EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, on the flight deck. Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations
- [Billy Ward Appointed New Fire Chief for Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/billy-ward-appointed-new-fire-chief-for-bartow-county/) - County Commissioner Steve Taylor has appointed Billy Ward as the new Fire Chief for Bartow County. Chief Ward has over forty-one years of experience with the Bartow County Fire Department and has served under six different fire chiefs. Chief Ward has a clear vision for the future of the Fire Department and has a heart
- [Bartow County Unemployment Rate Down in November to 2.6%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-unemployment-rate-down-in-november-to-2-6/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County’s unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percent to 2.6 percent from October to November. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent. "We are seeing job numbers continue to rise across the state as Georgians secure employment,” said Commissioner Butler. “Unemployment rates also
- [Wind Chill Advisory for Sunday](https://wbhfradio.org/wind-chill-advisory-for-sunday/) - A wind chill advisory is on Sunday from 1 AM to 1 PM. The National Weather Service expects frigid wind chills as low as five above zero.
- [Update On Officer-Involved Shooting](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-officer-involved-shooting/) - This morning, the Cartersville Police Department asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that around 12:20 a.m., Cartersville P.D. officers observed an SUV belonging to Phillip Ross, age 49, of Cartersville, parked at the Oxygen Station behind the Shell gas pumps at 1338 East Main Street near I-75.
- [Cartersville Officers Reportedly Shoot Suspect Friday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-officers-shoot-suspect-friday-morning/) - The Cartersville Police department reported an officer-involved shooting Friday morning. At approximately 12:02, officers with the Cartersville Police Department attempted to serve a warrant outside the convenience store behind the Shell gas pumps at 1338 East Main Street near I-75 on an individual in his SUV. Upon making contact, the male purportedly refused to exit
- [Warming Station Planned for Red Top Mountain Dec. 24- Dec. 26, 2022](https://wbhfradio.org/warming-station-planned-for-red-top-mountain-dec-24-dec-26-2022/) - Warming Shelters Last updated 12/22/22 3:50 pm The State of Georgia is preparing for sub-freezing temperatures to move through toward the end of the week. To assist homeowners who may lose power and stranded motorists, Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations for public use. The Red Top Warming Station will be located at Group
- [Atrium Health And Harbin Clinic To Merge](https://wbhfradio.org/atrium-health-and-harbin-clinic-to-merge/) - Atrium Health and Harbin Clinic have confirmed with WBHF that the two are looking to merge under the Atrium Health umbrella within a couple of months. Harbin Clinic CEO Kenna Stock stated that throughout its 150-year history, Harbin Clinic has remained true to its founding principles and continues to innovate to ensure patients have access
- [Deck the Halls with Safe Driving DPS Urges Motorists to Drive Safely During the Holidays](https://wbhfradio.org/deck-the-halls-with-safe-driving-dps-urges-motorists-to-drive-safely-during-the-holidays/) - December 16, 2022 (ATLANTA, GA) – As the Christmas and New Year’s holidays rapidly approach, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers across the state are preparing for the back-to-back holiday weekends and will conduct high visibility patrols on the heaviest travel days to remind motorists to drive safely. This year’s Christmas holiday
- [CARTERSVILLE BUSINESS OWNER SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR FILING A FALSE TAX RETURN](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-business-owner-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-filing-a-false-tax-return/) - ROME, Ga. - Mohammed Ajmal, a Cartersville businessman, has been sentenced for making and subscribing a false tax return. Ajmal failed to report income from over two million dollars in “kickback” payments from the use of coin-operated amusement machines in his service stations and convenience stores. “Ajmal exploited his relatives in his plan to
- [Cartersville Woman Arrested for High Speed Chase into Kingston](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-woman-arrested-for-high-speed-chase-into-kingston/) - An 18-year-old Cartersville woman is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday night at 11 p.m. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, a deputy traveling on highway 293 at Hamilton crossing witnessed a Dodge Charger accelerate at high rates of speed through the BP Gas Station parking lot and onto
- [ Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-19/) - December 12, 2022 The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022. Cartersville Elementary School was the host for the meeting. “Better Together” Capturing Kids Hearts Word of the Month for December Responsibility – Own your thoughts, words, and actions The Matthew Hill-Michael Dean HEARTS Employee of the
- [Former Cartersville Parks & Rec Director Greg Anderson Has Died](https://wbhfradio.org/former-cartersville-parks-rec-director-greg-anderson-has-died/) - On Friday, December 9, 2022, Gregory Alan Anderson, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 65 years. Greg was born July 3, 1957, to the parents of Joseph (deceased) and Carol Anderson. He graduated from Gilmer County High School in Ellijay, GA, and received a Bachelor of Parks and Recreation from North
- [New Electric Vehicle Battery Facility Coming To Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/new-electric-vehicle-battery-facility-coming-to-bartow-county/) - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility. The facility will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the United States. One of the most significant economic development projects in state history, stakeholders estimate it will
- [Missing Person Found](https://wbhfradio.org/missing-person-found/) - The Bartow County Sheriff's Office has canceled a Matte's Call Alert Bulletin they issued on behalf of 81-year-old Larry Ross Foster. Someone located him in Fort Oglethorpe and transported him back to his home in Bartow County. Foster is a disabled person who someone last saw on Tuesday morning at around 11:30 at a residence
- [Man Charged with Impregnating a 12 Year Old Family Member Enters Guilty Plea](https://wbhfradio.org/man-charged-with-impregnating-a-12-year-old-family-member-enters-guilty-plea/) - An Adairsville man charged with impregnating a 12-year-old family member entered a guilty plea in Bartow Superior Court Tuesday. Thirty-two-year-old Courtney Derrell Spears was arrested by Adairsville Police Department in April following a month-long investigation. Spears was charged with child molestation, rape, and incest. Spears was charged and arrested for having sex with a female
- [Cartersville School District Wins Leading Edge Award](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-district-wins-leading-edge-award/) - Press Release Issued by The Cartersville School Board: December 5, 2022 – Cartersville City Schools is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2022 Exemplary School Board recognition. The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. The GSBA Board Recognition Program is
- [Space Heater Starts House Fire in White](https://wbhfradio.org/space-heater-starts-house-fire-in-white/) - A home in White, Georgia, was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. According to a press release from Bartow Fire and Emergency Services, crews were called to 3432 Hwy 411 N.E., White, at 3:41 p.m. for a report of a residential structure fire. The residence is also known as 14 Goss Drive. The caller said could
- [BCSO Vehicle Involved in Two Vehicle Accident](https://wbhfradio.org/bcso-vehicle-involved-in-two-vehicle-accident/) - A marked Bartow County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was involved in a two-vehicle crash. According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, a patrol car was traveling south on GA 3/Hwy. 41 in the left lane, responding to a call for service. Meanwhile, a citizen vehicle was traveling south on
- [Two Cartersville Men Killed in Cherokee County Crash, Nov. 24, 2022](https://wbhfradio.org/two-cartersville-men-killed-in-cherokee-county-crash-nov-24-2022/) - While there were no fatal vehicle accidents reported in Bartow during the Thanksgiving Holiday counting period, two Cartersville men died in a crash in Cherokee County. James Smith and Herman Smith died in a single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving Day. According to a press release from the Cherokee Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident
- [More Than 17,000 Bartow Residents Vote Early in Senate Run Off Election](https://wbhfradio.org/more-than-17000-bartow-residents-vote-early-in-senate-run-off-election/) - A record number of Georgians cast ballots last week. According to the Secretary of State's website, 1,863,233, or 26% of Georgians, voted early. Election officials say records were also broken in Bartow, with 17,295 or 22.9% of eligible voters casting ballots. The run-off election for the U.S. Senate seat is December 6th. Incumbent Raphael Warnock
- [Several Local Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Execution of a Teen](https://wbhfradio.org/several-local-men-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-execution-of-a-teen/) - Eight gang members sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the execution of a teenage gang member for suspected "snitching" ATLANTA – Gary Terrell Davis, an associate of the 135 Piru gang responsible for a series of violent acts throughout the Northern District of Georgia, is the last defendant to be sentenced for his
- [Cartersville Man Sentenced In Connection To Gang Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-sentenced-in-connection-to-gang-murder/) - https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/eight-gang-members-sentenced-federal-prison-their-roles-execution-teenage-gang-member
- [Bartow County Sees Rise in October Unemployment Rate:  Bartow's Rate 2.9%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-rise-in-october-unemployment-rate-bartows-rate-2-9/) - November 24, 2022 Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in October, up five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent. "Job seekers have continued to experience a favorable hiring environment across multiple job sectors, despite
- [911 Call Causes Shutdown at Cartersville High School](https://wbhfradio.org/911-call-causes-shutdown-at-cartersville-high-school/) - This morning, local authorities received a call about an active shooter at Cartersville High School. The school immediately enacted lockdown procedures. Local law enforcement has responded quickly and is on campus now, ensuring the safety of the school. Fake 911 calls regarding schools have been made across Georgia this morning. Police have given the school
- [Early Saturday Voting Approved for Senate Runoffs](https://wbhfradio.org/early-saturday-voting-approved-for-senate-runoffs/) - The Bartow Board of Elections votes to approve early Saturday voting for the Senate runoff election this Saturday November 26th. Early Saturday will be held at the county election office at 1300 Joe Frank Harris Parkway from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. We will have more on this decision to allow early Saturday voting in
- [Cartersville Man Charged With Sex Crimes](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-3/) - Cartersville Police booked 46-year-old Clyde Andrew Atkinson of Cartersville into the county jail on Friday morning for exploitation and intimidation of a vulnerable person, rape, sodomy, incest, and aggravated sexual battery. There is no additional information at this time.
- [Adairsville Eliminated By Oconee County in Playoffs](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-eliminated-by-oconee-county-in-playoffs/) - The Adairsville Tigers fell to the Oconee County Warriors 45-20 on Friday night and were eliminated in the GHSA Class-3A High School Football playoffs. Oconee County received the opening kickoff, and the Warriors hit the ground running early, scoring a 59-yard passing touchdown to take an early lead. Adairsville fumbled on the ensuing kickoff, and
- [Charges Filed In Officer Involved Shooting](https://wbhfradio.org/charges-filed-in-officer-involved-shooting/) - Charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting at Cartersville Police Thursday morning. Forty-five-year-old Jose Louis Rivera of Cartersville was booked into the Bartow County Jail Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 3:38 pm. Rivera is charged with burglary, aggravated assault with a gun, and attempted aggravated assault. He has a prior criminal history.
- [SUSPECT NAMED IN AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN CARTERSVILLE](https://wbhfradio.org/the-named-in-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-cartersville-ga/) - Bartow County, GA (November 17, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Cartersville, GA. On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the Cartersville Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation. One man was injured. No officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates that around 6:20 a.m., Cartersville police officers were dispatched to
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights, Nov. 14, 2022](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-nov-14-2022/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2022. Cartersville High School was the host for the meeting. “Better Together” Capturing Kids Hearts Word of the Month for November Teamwork – Work together to reach a goal The Matthew Hill-Michael Dean HEARTS Employee of the Month for
- [Bond Denied For A Woman Charged With Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-denied-for-a-woman-charged-with-murder/) - Forty-year-old Jennifer Lee Jones of Cartersville was arrested on November 2, 2022, and charged with two counts of murder, trafficking illegal drugs, and second-degree child cruelty/causing excessive pain. According to the warrant, Jones's thirteen-year-old son overdosed on fentanyl. The drug was reportedly found in her home. Her attorney, Becky Grahm, said Jones had been in
- [Flu Vaccination: The Best Protection Against the Flu](https://wbhfradio.org/flu-vaccination-the-best-protection-against-the-flu/) - Don’t Make Flu a Guest for the Holidays ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated against flu right now. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, you have time to protect yourself and
- [How To Tame A Dragon: Colonels Advance](https://wbhfradio.org/how-to-tame-a-dragon-colonels-advance/) - The Cass Colonels shocked the state on Friday night with a 27-17 victory over the Jefferson Dragons. Cass started with 20 straight points and never trailed.
- [Cartersville Advances, Awaits Cambridge](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-advances-awaits-cambridge/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes throttled the Clarke Central Gladiators on Saturday night 43-10, and scored 28 unanswered points to close the game.
- [Adairsville Cruises Past Douglas in First Round](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-cruises-past-douglas-in-first-round/) - The Adairsville Tigers throttled the Douglass Astros on Saturday afternoon by a score of 55-26. The Tigers will be back at home Friday to take on Oconee County.
- [Man Allegedly Robbed Outside Vineyards Apartment Homes](https://wbhfradio.org/man-allegedly-robbed-outside-vineyards-apartment-homes/) - A man stated that two unknown suspects pointed guns at his face at the Vineyards Apartment Homes off Grassdale Road near Cartersville early Wednesday morning. They reportedly demanded all of the money that he had. The man stated he had been playing pool at a nearby pool hall, where he met a young female and
- [Midterm Elections 2022 - (Final)](https://wbhfradio.org/midterm-elections-2022-latest-update-at-700pm/) - This post will contain all of the numbers as we collect them throughout the evening for midterm elections 2022. The post will be updated with a new time-stamp each time we get more votes counted. Just refresh this page on your browser and if the time does not change in the title, then you have
- [GROUNDBREAKING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MISSION ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL](https://wbhfradio.org/groundbreaking-for-construction-of-new-mission-road-elementary-school/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (November 7, 2022) – With hard hats and a ceremonial shovel turn, the Bartow County School System breaks ground on a new $30 million Mission Road Elementary School. After 37 years, a new foundation will be laid, and MRES Principal Sherrie Hughes will be there to ensure the new 103,119-square-foot building is
- [Local Charged With Murder By Fentanyl](https://wbhfradio.org/local-charged-with-murder-by-fentanyl/) - Bartow County deputies booked 40-year-old Jennifer Lee Jones of Cartersville into the jail on Wednesday afternoon on the following warrants: murder during the commission of a felony, murder in the second degree, trafficking in illegal drugs, and cruelty to a child in the second degree. She allegedly possessed approximately 29 grams of fentanyl at her
- [Change Clocks, Change Batteries, Daylight Saving Ends Sun., Nov. 6th](https://wbhfradio.org/change-clocks-change-batteries-daylight-saving-ends-sun-nov-6th/) - NOVEMBER 02, 2022 ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they change their clocks to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time. “Smoke alarms protect your lives and belongings by warning when there might be a fire in your home
- [Cartersville Downs Dalton, Captures No. 2 Seed](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-downs-dalton-captures-no-2-seed/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes locked up home field advantage for the first round of state playoffs with a convincing 39-14 win over Dalton Friday night.
- [Adairsville Beats Bremen, Region Championship Next Friday](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-beats-bremen-region-championship-next-friday/) - The Adairsville Tigers will play for a region championship next Friday against Cohaulla Creek after the Tigers won a hard-fought 14-7 win over Bremen.
- [Cass Falls to Calhoun, Draws No. 4 Seed](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-falls-to-calhoun-draws-no-4-seed/) - The Cass Colonels were unable to claim the No. 2 seed in the region after falling to Calhoun 30-8 on Friday night, but will still play in the postseason
- [Euharlee Police Department Receives Accreditation](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-police-department-receives-accreditation/) - ******PRESS RELEASE 22-02***** Euharlee Police Department receives State Certification The Euharlee Police Department has been awarded State Certification by the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Jody Matthews stated that, “We started working towards State Certification immediately after I was hired in 2019. We examined the agency thoroughly, and
- [Bartow County Sees Drop in September Unemployment Rate:  Bartow's Rate 2.4%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-drop-in-september-unemployment-rate-bartows-rate-2-4/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.4 percent in September, down four-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent. "We continue to see a steady rise in job creation and demand by employers to fill open positions,” said
- [Vehicular Assault Injures Child](https://wbhfradio.org/vehicular-assault-injures-child/) - On Saturday morning at around 5:21, Bartow County 911 told Cartersville Police that a male had knocked out a juvenile and had left the scene. 911 further advised that they dispatched EMS due to teeth hanging out of the juvenile's mouth. CPD discovered the victim on Public Square by the water fountain. The child's mother
- [BCFES Called to Rydal Home for Structure Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/bcfes-called-to-rydal-home-for-structure-fire/) - Bartow firefighters called to early morning house fire Saturday at approximately 1:19 a.m. According to a press release, crews were dispatched to 162 Hendricks Rd NE Rydal to report of a residential structure fire. The caller said he was cooking and the house is on fire. He reported flames coming from the kitchen. Engine 5
- [Roper's Six Scores Help Tigers Defeat Trojans](https://wbhfradio.org/ropers-six-scores-help-tigers-defeat-trojans/) - Chris Roper had six touchdowns in the Adairsville Tigers 42-28 win over Gordon Lee on Friday night. Adairsville is now one win away from a region title.
- [Cass Upends Hiram, Clinches Postseason Berth](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-upends-hiram-clinches-postseason-berth/) - The Cass Colonels clinched a playoff berth with a 26-21 win over the Hiram Hornets on Friday night. This will be Cass' second consecutive postseason appearance.
- [Lando's Three Scores Help Cartersville Coast](https://wbhfradio.org/landos-three-scores-help-cartersville-coast/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Woodland Wildcats on Friday night by a score of 31-6 to move to 3-1 in the region as it looks towards playoffs.
- [Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu](https://wbhfradio.org/widespread-flu-activity-in-georgia-protect-yourself-and-prevent-the-spread-of-flu/) - ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. “Every individual over the age of six months should get a flu vaccine – not just for their own protection, but to protect others
- [    URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD AND PLATELETS FOLLOWING FALL BREAK](https://wbhfradio.org/urgent-need-for-blood-and-platelets-following-fall-break/) - ROME, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2022) – Blood Assurance is pleading for donors after a serious decline in donations during fall break for many area school districts. Over the course of the last week, the nonprofit experienced a 90% reduction in donations, compared to the week before. As of Monday, Oct. 17, it had
- [White, GA Woman Found Dead at Construction Site in Acworth](https://wbhfradio.org/white-ga-woman-found-dead-at-construction-site-in-acworth/) - On October 14, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am, Acworth Police responded to 4920 Ivey Road, Acworth, GA in reference to a welfare check. Officers met with the caller and confirmed what appeared to be a deceased body. Officers found the body of 40 year old Amanda Sharpe. It was determined the death of Amanda Sharpe
- [Late Field Goal Downs Colonels in Heartbreaking Loss](https://wbhfradio.org/late-field-goal-downs-colonels-in-heartbreaking-loss/) - The Cass Colonels dropped a heartbreaking game to the Dalton Catamounts, as a game winning 31-yard field goal downed the Colonels with time expiring.
- [Back-And-Forth Game Favors Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/back-and-forth-game-favors-cartersville/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (7-1, 2-1) won their second region game with a 44-26 win over the Hiram Hornets, which included 23-unanswered points.
- [Yellow Jackets Sting Wildcats Friday](https://wbhfradio.org/yellow-jackets-sting-wildcats-friday/) - The Woodland Wildcats fell to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets on Friday night to fall to 0-3 in region play and 1-7 on the season.
- [Two Atlanta Women Arrested for Auto Break-Ins in Bartow ](https://wbhfradio.org/two-atlanta-women-arrested-for-auto-break-ins-in-bartow/) - According to a press release from the city of Cartersville, over the past two weeks, the Cartersville Police Department received numerous reports of vehicle break-ins, with several reported at Pine Mountain and Sam Smith Park. On October 12, 2022, a CPD Patrol Officer observed suspicious activity near Pine Mountain and conducted a traffic stop on
- [Justice Department Files Race Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/justice-department-files-race-discrimination-and-retaliation-lawsuit-against-bartow-county/) - ATLANTA - The Justice Department announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Bartow County, Georgia, alleging that the County violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it subjected former employee Carlen Loyal to a racially hostile work environment, retaliated against former employee Bobby Turner, and fired both men, who are
- [Pine Mountain Trail System Renaming & Dedication Ceremony](https://wbhfradio.org/pine-mountain-trail-system-renaming-dedication-ceremony/) - Isn't it amazing how one person can make such an incredible impact on others? "Greg Anderson contributed so much during his impressive 38 years with our Parks & Recreation department. He oversaw many projects and trail development throughout our great City. But what many of us knew, without a doubt, is his pure love for
- [Euharlee Police Department’s K9 Baloo to get Donation of Body Armor](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-police-departments-k9-baloo-to-get-donation-of-body-armor/) - Euharlee Police Department’s K9 Baloo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Baloo joined the department this year and he is handled by Officer Andy Page. K9 Baloo is a four-year-old German Shepherd, and certified in the detection of odors
- [Information on Tuesday's School Bus Accident](https://wbhfradio.org/information-on-tuesdays-school-bus-accident/) - On Tuesday morning, a Bartow County school bus was one of two vehicles involved in an accident on Joe Frank Harris Parkway at Mac Johnson Road. The Georgia State Patrol’s preliminary findings show that a Chrysler van was traveling south on Joe Frank Harris Parkway in the right lane. The bus was attempting to turn
- [Press release issued during the October 10th Bartow Board of Elections Meeting:](https://wbhfradio.org/press-release-issued-during-the-october-10th-bartow-board-of-elections-meeting/) - “A question commonly referred to as the “Bartow County Senior School Tax Exemption” is currently on the ballot countywide in Bartow County. However, only voters who reside outside of the city limits of the City of Cartersville are entitled to vote on this issue. The “Cartersville City School Tax Exemption” was presented to the City
- [Two Adairsville Men Injured in Hay Fire and BCFES Responds to Hay Fire on Bartow Floyd County Line](https://wbhfradio.org/two-adairsville-men-injured-in-hay-fire-and-bcfes-responds-to-hay-fire-on-bartow-floyd-county-line/) - On Sunday, October 9th, at approximately 4:25 p.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 342 Stoners Road Adairsville for a fire, no structure was endangered. Crews were advised that a man had possibly been burned. A tractor and hay bailer were on fire and had caught the field on fire. Engine 10
- [Adairsville Throttles Ridgeland, Undefeated in Region](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-throttles-ridgeland-undefeated-in-region/) - The Adairsville Tigers (6-1, 4-0) beat the Ridgeland Panthers by a score of 42-7 on Friday evening. Adairsville’s offense started cooking early in the game as Ethan Blome scored a 22-yard rushing touchdown to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead with 8:42 remaining in the first quarter. Ridgeland failed to score on the ensuing drive,
- [Cartersville Hands Cass First Region Loss](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-hands-cass-first-region-loss/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes earned their first region win of the season with a 35-13 win over the Cass Colonels on Friday night at Doug Cochran Stadium.
- [Dalton Downs Woodland, Wildcats Winless in Region](https://wbhfradio.org/dalton-downs-woodland-wildcats-winless-in-region/) - The Woodland Wildcats fell in a region contest to the Dalton Catamounts by a score of 28-7 on Friday night. Isaiah Livsey had a 15-yard touchdown for Woodland.
- [Cartersville Falls to Calhoun in Triple-Overtime Thriller](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-falls-to-calhoun-in-triple-overtime-thriller/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes fell to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets in triple-overtime 50-48, but five turnovers were the real doom for Cartersville.
- [Georgia Power readying for Hurricane Ian impacts, urging customers to do the same](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-readying-for-hurricane-ian-impacts-urging-customers-to-do-the-same/) - Company prepared to respond safely and quickly to service interruptions that may occur ATLANTA, Ga – Sep. 27, 2022 - Georgia Power is closely monitoring Hurricane Ian as the storm nears landfall, securing resources and adjusting plans - readying to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. As the company continues to prepare, customers
- [Perry Bell, Mayor of White, Has Died](https://wbhfradio.org/perry-bell-mayor-of-white-has-died/) - We have confirmed with Gary Crisp, Mayor Pro Tem of White, that Mayor Perry Bell died in an accident in Murray County Saturday morning. He succumbed to injuries sustained while competing in an event at the Lazy River Motocross held just outside of Dalton. We will share more details as soon as we get them.
- [Woodland Falls To Osborne, Cass Up Next](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-falls-to-osborne-cass-up-next/) - The Woodland Wildcats fell to 1-4 on the season after a 38-14 loss to Osborne on Friday night, but will look to start region play next week against Cass.
- [Battle of the Tigers: It Is All Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/battle-of-the-tigers-it-is-all-adairsville/) - The Adairsville Tigers moved to 2-0 in region play after a 49-10 win over the Ringgold Tigers, as Adairsville remains in the driver's seat for the region title.
- [Colonels Defeat Lions, Get Ready for Region](https://wbhfradio.org/colonels-defeat-lions-get-ready-for-region/) - The Cass Colonels moved to 2-3in 2022 behind Brodie McWhorter's four touchdown passes and Devin Henderson's three total touchdowns with a 63-7 win over MLK.
- [More than Thirty Community Leaders Honored at During Weekend Ceremony Hosted by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau](https://wbhfradio.org/more-than-thirty-community-leaders-honored-at-during-weekend-ceremony-hosted-by-the-cartersville-bartow-county-convention-visitors-bureau/) - Cartersville, Georgia – In its annual ceremony to recognize the businesses, organizations and people who make our community appealing to visitors, the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the 2022 Hospitality Hero Awards and the highly-coveted People’s Choice Awards. The ceremony was open to the public at the Arts Festival at Rose Lawn, and
- [Four Bartow County Residents Take Home Prize Money from The Arts Festival at Rose Lawn](https://wbhfradio.org/four-bartow-county-residents-take-home-prize-money-from-the-arts-festival-at-rose-lawn/) - September 22, 2022. Cartersville, Georgia. – Cash prizes totaling $1,000 were awarded to seven juried artists at the 47th Annual Arts Festival held this past weekend in Cartersville, Georgia. Four of the winning artists, Sharon Camp, Kristina Rhodes, Ed Bryant, and Mia Koerner, live in Bartow County. Awards were presented in two categories, Fine Arts
- [Bartow County Sees Rise in August Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-rise-in-august-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in August, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. “As we look toward the fall, we are committed to supporting the workforce as employers search for seasonal, full-time,
- [Superintendent Woods selects 2022-2023 Parent Advisory Council members](https://wbhfradio.org/superintendent-woods-selects-2022-2023-parent-advisory-council-members/) - Sharon Viktora of Bartow County Schools will represent Bartow County The list of members is available at the bottom of this release. September 20, 2022 – State School Superintendent Richard Woods today named 31 parents from all over Georgia to serve on his Parent Advisory Council (PAC), including 16 first-time members of the Council.
- [Bartow Firefighters Kept Busy with Weekend and Monday Fires](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-firefighters-kept-busy-with-weekend-and-monday-fires/) - A doublewide mobile home at Two Run Crossing was lost to fire Monday afternoon. Crews were called to 113 Two Run Crossing off Griffin Road. The occupant and two teenage boys were able to escape. The adult male said the boys first discovered the fire. They attempted to put the fire out with a fire
- [Adairsville Rushes Past Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Wins First Region Game](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-rushes-past-lakeview-fort-oglethorpe-wins-first-region-game/) - The Adairsville Tigers won their first region contest of the 2022 season when they defeated the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors 42-20 Friday night.
- [Cartersville Remains Unbeaten, Defeats Heritage-Conyers on Homecoming](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-remains-unbeaten-defeats-heritage-conyers-on-homecoming/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Heritage-Conyers Patriots 49-0 on Friday night to improve to 5-0 on the season before heading into a bye week.
- [Georgia State Parks’ “Leaf Watch” Provides Travel Tips for Leaf Peepers](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-state-parks-leaf-watch-provides-travel-tips-for-leaf-peepers/) - GEORGIA, September 15, 2022 – The annual arrival of pumpkin-spice flavors and cooler temperatures have many people eager for fall getaways. To help leaf peepers plan their autumn escapes, Georgia State Parks has launched “Leaf Watch 2022” to track fall color as it moves across the Peach State. Found at GaStateParks.org/LeafWatch, the travel planner is
- [State Job’s Number Hits New All-Time High as GDOL Hosts Virtual Job Fair](https://wbhfradio.org/state-jobs-number-hits-new-all-time-high-as-gdol-hosts-virtual-job-fair/) - September 15, 2022 Atlanta, GA – Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for the second consecutive month while jobs numbers reached another all-time high increasing almost 16,000 from July. Georgia's unemployment rate was nine-tenths of a percent lower than the national August 2022 unemployment rate of
- [Man Charged with First Degree Vehicular Homicide Enters Guilty Plea](https://wbhfradio.org/man-charged-with-first-degree-vehicular-homicide-enters-guilty-plea/) - The parting words of a man sentenced on vehicular homicide charges left many in tears Tuesday morning. Thirty-five-year-old Trevus Jamaahl Baugh received a forty-five-year sentence, he must serve 18 years incarcerated and the remainder on probation. According to the facts of the case, on January 9, 2021, Baugh had a fight with his girlfriend. He
- [Adairsville Defeats Cass In Inter-County Battle](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-defeats-cass-in-inter-county-battle/) - The Adairsville Tigers and Cass Colonels competed in Bartow County's oldest rivalry with Tigers coming out on top 29-12 with Blome's three rushing scores.
- [Woodland Falls to Pepperell in Sloppy Loss](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-falls-to-pepperell-in-sloppy-loss/) - The Woodland Wildcats fell to 1-3 on the season after it fell to the Pepperell Dragons on Friday night 28-0 as Woodland committed 12 first-half penalties.
- [Cartersville Remains Perfect, Takes Down Columbia](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-remains-perfect-takes-down-columbia/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes downed the Columbia Eagles on Senior Night 42-0 in a game where Malachi Jeffries found the end zone twice in the first half.
- [Labor Day Traffic Count - 15 Killed During Holiday Travel Period Crashes](https://wbhfradio.org/labor-day-traffic-count-15-killed-during-holiday-travel-period-crashes/) - (Atlanta, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated five fatal traffic crashes resulting in 15 deaths across Georgia during the 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period. Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Friday, September 2, at 6 p.m. and
- [SIGNIFICANT BLOOD SHORTAGE REPORTED AFTER LABOR DAY WEEKEND](https://wbhfradio.org/significant-blood-shortage-reported-after-labor-day-weekend/) - Blood Assurance is reporting a significant blood supply shortage after multiple traumas over Labor Day weekend. As of Tuesday morning, the blood center had just a one-day’s supply of the crucial O-negative and O-positive blood types, as well as B-positive blood. Moreover, A-positive and A-negative blood are also in high demand. “This was an extremely
- [New Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection Available at all Northwest Georgia county health departments](https://wbhfradio.org/new-bivalent-covid-19-boosters-offer-enhanced-protection-available-at-all-northwest-georgia-county-health-departments/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week, as shipments of the vaccine arrive in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend the bivalent booster manufactured by Pfizer for individuals aged 12
- [Arrest Report of Cartersville Officer Jailed in Polk County, Florida](https://wbhfradio.org/arrest-report-of-cartersville-officer-jailed-in-polk-county-florida/) - On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jason DiPrima of Kingston, Georgia for Soliciting a Prostitute (M1). DiPrima is employed as the Deputy Chief of Police Administration for Cartersville Police Department. DiPrima was in Orlando attending an American Polygraph Association Seminar/Workshop. On August 31, 2022, DiPrima responded to
- [Adairsville Suffers Lopsided Loss to Rabun County](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-suffers-lopsided-loss-to-rabun-county/) - The Adairsville Tigers suffered their first loss of the season as they were routed by Rabun County Friday night 72-36 in a game that saw little defense.
- [Canes Score 28-Unanswered Points for Comeback Win](https://wbhfradio.org/canes-score-28-unanswered-points-for-comeback-win/) - After trailing 20-0, Cartersville scored 28-unanswered points to beat Allatoona 28-20 in a thrilling, come-from-behind victory to improve to 3-0 on the season.
- [Woodland Falls to Model in Overtime Loss](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-falls-to-model-in-overtime-loss/) - Woodland's defense held tough but the offense was shutout in the second half as the Wildcats fell to Model in overtime, falling to 1-2 on the season.
- [Cass Routs Drew for First 2022 Win](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-routs-drew-for-first-2022-win/) - Behind a strong offensive effort led by Brodie McWhorter, Devin Henderson, Sacovie White and Mac Nelson, Cass picked up its first win of the 2022 season.
- [Georgia DNR Announces 11 Grants Through the Recreational Trails Program](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-dnr-announces-11-grants-through-the-recreational-trails-program/) - Submitted $1.5 million in competitive grants awarded for trails in Georgia. Bartow County - Mountain Bike Trail at Wilderness Camp Greenspace Bartow County will construct approximately four miles of intermediate-level mountain biking trails at its Wilderness Camp Greenspace. The intermediate trails will provide a more challenging option for advanced riders and allow beginners to gradually
- [Troopers and State Officers Urge Motorists to Practice Safe Driving Habits this Labor Day Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/troopers-and-state-officers-urge-motorists-to-practice-safe-driving-habits-this-labor-day-weekend/) - (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) are urging motorists to practice safe driving habits this weekend as they travel to celebrate Labor Day, the last summer holiday. The holiday travel period begins Friday, September 2, at 6 p.m. and ends Monday, September 6, at 11:59 p.m.
- [September is National Preparedness Month](https://wbhfradio.org/september-is-national-preparedness-month/) - Bartow County, Georgia – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Emergency Management Division are using September’s National Preparedness Month to encourage residents to prepare for disasters. The month-long initiative increases awareness and inspires the citizens of Georgia to be prepared for any natural or man-made
- [Giving is a Blessing - September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month](https://wbhfradio.org/giving-is-a-blessing-september-is-sickle-cell-awareness-month/) - The first time Clara Atkins, of Bartow County, donated blood to the American Red Cross was in the 80s after her daughter, Amanda, was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (commonly known as sickle cell disease.) At that time, Amanda, now in her mid-30s, was 18 months old. The news of her diagnosis was a blow
- [$62M Awarded to Address Homelessness and Housing Insecurity with Advocates for Bartow's Children Receiving $2.6M](https://wbhfradio.org/62m-awarded-to-address-homelessness-and-housing-insecurity-with-advocates-for-bartows-children-receiving-2-6m/) - Monday, August 29, 2022 Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he is distributing over $62 million in awards to housing initiatives across Georgia focused on fighting homelessness and housing insecurity exacerbated by the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. "As Georgians faced the unprecedented challenges and economic downturn of
- [Adairsville Uses Overtime to Win Season Opener](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-uses-overtime-to-win-season-opener/) - The Adairsville Tigers won a thrilling 51-50 overtime game on the road against Cherokee-Bluff on Friday night. The Tigers are region favorites in 2022.
- [Colonels Lose Hard Battle, Fall to 0-2](https://wbhfradio.org/colonels-lose-hard-battle-fall-to-0-2/) - The Cass Colonels (0-2) opened the 2022 season against some tough opponents. On Friday night, the Colonels fell to 0-2 with a 30-21 loss to the Rockmart Yellow Jackets. Rockmart’s Dennis Sims returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for an opening score. Cass was able to answer back on a touchdown run by Devin Henderson
- [Cartersville Football Improves to 2-0 With Victory](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-football-improves-to-2-0-with-victory/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (2-0) defeated the Jonesboro Cardinals 38-16 on Friday night. A lone field goal by Jesus Gutierrez was the difference in the first 12 minutes in the game, but the second quarter would reap big rewards for the Cartersville offense. Cartersville recovered a muffed punt deep in Jonesboro territory. It was able
- [Georgia's Absentee Ballot Request Window Now Open](https://wbhfradio.org/georgias-absentee-ballot-request-window-now-open/) - Press Release: Georgia Secretary of State Atlanta – Georgia voters choosing to vote by mail for the November election may now submit applications for absentee ballots online, by email, mail, fax, or in person up until October 28th. In order to avoid any potential delays, voters are encouraged to submit their requests for ballots as
- [Bartow County Sees Drop in July Unemployment Rate:  July Rate 2.5%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-drop-in-july-unemployment-rate-july-rate-2-5/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in July, down five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. "This summer, we have seen unemployment rates drop while job numbers have climbed," said Commissioner Mark Butler. "As
- [Fairmont Boy Dies in Two Vehicle Crash in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/fairmont-boy-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-bartow/) - An eleven-year-old boy died in a car crash on highway 41 in Bartow Tuesday. According to preliminary reports from the Georgia State Patrol, Darren Angel of Fairmont died in an accident on August 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 41 at Mac Johnson Road. Following an investigation
- [Bond Set For Man Charged with Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-set-for-man-charged-with-murder/) - Bond is set at $300,000 for a man charged with murder. Twenty-year-old Caesar Osvaldo Roque of Cartersville appeared before Judge Jeffery Watkins Tuesday afternoon with his attorney Zachery Moore. Roque was booked into the Bartow County Jail on April 28th, 2022, and charged with murder, possession of controlled substances and the sale of controlled substances.
- [Cass Plays Thriller in Corky Kell Classic](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-plays-thriller-in-corky-kell-classic/) - The Cass Colonels (0-1) opened the 2022 season playing in the Corky Kell Classic. Cass opened up a lot of eyes but unfortunately fell to the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs 26-25. Cass surely felt proud of its effort but left the game knowing it left points on the field. The Corky Kell Classic is an annual
- [Woodland Falls to East Paulding in 2022 Opener](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-falls-to-east-paulding/) - The Woodland Wildcats (0-1) battled the East Paulding Raiders (1-0) on Friday night but fell 38-13. Jalen Porter scored twice for East Paulding with both coming in the first half. The Raiders threw two touchdown passes in the second as Baylor Thomason connected with Cameron Shelly for a 9-yard score, and Chantz Bouknight hit Kenechi
- [Cartersville Wins 2022 Opener](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-wins-2022-opener/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (1-0) defeated the Cherokee Warriors (0-1) 35-0. The Canes scored in the first when Paul Gamble connected with Collin Fletcher midway through the first quarter. Jaylen Scott caught another Gamble pass in the second quarter to extend the Cartersville lead to 14-0. Malachi Jeffries scored two first-half touchdowns for Cartersville, while
- [THE BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM LOGS RECORD HIGH NUMBER OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS](https://wbhfradio.org/the-bartow-county-school-system-logs-record-high-number-of-advanced-placement-scholars/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (August 18, 2022) – College Board’s newly released Advanced Placement Scholar Roster includes 142 Bartow County School System students – the highest number ever recorded in Bartow County! The number of AP Scholars has nearly tripled from 2017! College Board’s AP program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to
- [MONKEYPOX VACCINE AND TESTING IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA](https://wbhfradio.org/monkeypox-vaccine-and-testing-in-northwest-georgia/) - Available by Appointment to Eligible Residents Monkeypox Vaccine Registration is Online. ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has received limited doses of monkeypox vaccine as part of the distribution of federally funded JYNNEOSTM vaccine to public health districts throughout Georgia. These vaccines are available at no cost to the individual.
- [August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month](https://wbhfradio.org/august-is-national-breastfeeding-awareness-month/) - Cartersville, Ga. (August 16, 2022) – August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Piedmont is joining in the celebration of this year’s theme, Together We Can Do Great Things. Piedmont is dedicated to ensuring every family that chooses breastfeeding receives resources as we support, promote and protect breastfeeding to ensure their success. “We are
- [Georgia State Park and Historic Site Managers Receive Accolades:  Red Top Claim Customer Service Award](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-state-park-and-historic-site-managers-receive-accolades-red-top-claim-customer-service-award/) - GEORGIA, August 15, 2022 -- Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during their annual Managers Conference held in north Georgia. Site managers attended an awards ceremony celebrating those who make more than 60 State Parks and Historic Sites outstanding destinations across Georgia. They also attended training sessions and shared ideas
- [Update On Tennessee Street Shooting](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-tennessee-street-shooting/) - Cartersville Police has released some additional information regarding a shooting outside a food mart at 617 North Tennessee Street across West Porter Street at around 3 p.m. on August 2nd. An officer rendered aid to a white man lying on the ground by applying tourniquets to both of his arms with gunshot wounds. The officer
- [Georgia Department of Transportation To Hold  A Location and Design Public Hearing Open House](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-department-of-transportation-to-hold-a-location-and-design-public-hearing-open-house/) - The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is placing project information for review and feedback into an internet platform and at an in-person Public Hearing Open House (PHOH) to allow the public to review and comment on the proposed project. The project proposes to provide a direct connection from US 411 to I-75 in
- [GHC leadership creates ‘Ready to Start’ scholarship to help students pay for college](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-leadership-creates-ready-to-start-scholarship-to-help-students-pay-for-college/) - Alongside the Georgia Highlands College Foundation, the leadership team at GHC has created a new scholarship to help students pay for college. The new “Ready to Start” scholarship is for any student who falls a few hundred dollars short of paying after financial aid and other scholarships have been applied. President Mike Hobbs stated
- [Bond Denied for A Man Charged With Numerous Counts of Child Molestation](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-denied-for-a-man-charged-with-numerous-counts-of-child-molestation/) - A first bond hearing was held for 70-year-old, Robert Edward Dillen Thursday morning. Dillen was arrested Tuesday and charged with terroristic threats and acts, false imprisonment, five counts of child molestation, two counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, rape strong arm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the
- [DPH Debuts Kiosks for COVID-19 PCR Testing](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-debuts-kiosks-for-covid-19-pcr-testing/) - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a test kit that includes a nasal
- [Barnsley Gardens Road Home Destroyed by Fire Wednesday Night](https://wbhfradio.org/barnsley-gardens-road-home-destroyed-by-fire-wednesday-night/) - According to a press release from Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services, crews were dispatched to 492 Barnsley Gardens Rd, Adairsville, Wednesday, 08/10/2022, at approximately 8:49 p.m. The caller advised his house was fully engulfed in flames. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved structure. Multiple crews arrived and set up attack
- [Duluth Trading Company Creating More Than 300 New Jobs in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/duluth-trading-company-creating-more-than-300-new-jobs-in-bartow-county/) - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Duluth Trading Company would build a new distribution and fulfillment facility in Adairsville. The new facility will create more than 300 new jobs and represents an investment of $53 million in Bartow County. Duluth Trading Company is a casual wear, workwear, and accessory retailer for men and women.
- [Bartow Fire Crews Rescue a Man from a 20-foot Storm Culvert](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-fire-crews-rescue-a-man-from-a-20-foot-storm-culvert-friday/) - According to reports, on Friday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 10:49 p.m., Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to what was originally dispatched as a public assist. Upon arrival, crews were met by Bartow County Sheriff’s Office units and learned that a man had fallen 20 feet down a storm drain. BCFES Squad
- [Update on Sunday's Fatal Crash on U.S. 411](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-sundays-fatal-crash-on-u-s-411/) - We have learned that the child that died in the fatal crash on U.S. 411 near Industrial Park Road on Sunday afternoon was 2-year-old Cairo Jackson of Rockmart. A grey Dodge Avenger was traveling south beyond Industrial Park Road in Cartersville. Four vehicles were traveling north on U.S. 411, approaching the Avenger. The driver of
- [Man Shot Near Acworth](https://wbhfradio.org/man-shot-near-acworth/) - A man was shot outside a residence on Hall Street north of Acworth on Friday afternoon. The victim said he went to talk to his estranged wife when the suspect told him to leave. The victim allegedly asked, “are you going to pull your little gun out.” When the suspect reportedly pulled his gun out,
- [One Year Later: How Joining Piedmont Has Enhanced Healthcare In Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/one-year-later-how-joining-piedmont-has-enhanced-healthcare-in-bartow-county/) - Hospital’s achievements include expansion plans, quality awards Cartersville (Aug. 1, 2022) — Today Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center celebrates one year of service to the community — a year that includes many accomplishments — as a member of the Piedmont system. Before joining Piedmont on Aug. 1, 2021, Piedmont Cartersville operated as Cartersville Medical Center, owned
- [Adairsville Man Accused Of Taking 'Upskirt' Photos At Buc-ee's](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-man-accused-of-taking-upskirt-photos-at-buc-ees/) - https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/news/local/report-adairsville-man-arrested-after-taking-upskirt-photos-at-buc-ees/article_a87fe204-11a0-11ed-8455-cf58ecba5b63.html
- [Accident That Shut Down U.S. 411 Sunday Was Fatal](https://wbhfradio.org/accident-that-shut-down-u-s-411-sunday-was-fatal/) - An accident that shut down all lanes on U.S. 411 near Industrial Park Road on Sunday afternoon was fatal. At 06:26, Georgia State Patrol troopers went to a 5-car collision. A preliminary report states that a grey Dodge Avenger was traveling south beyond Industrial Park Road in Cartersville. Four vehicles were traveling north on U.S.
- [Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Responded to Multiple Structure Fires Over the Weekend Due to Lightning Strikes.](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-fire-emergency-services-responded-to-multiple-structure-fires-over-the-weekend-due-to-lightning-strikes/) - Multiple Structure Fires Due to Lightning July 29th, 2022 Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 26 Cumberland Rd. in Emerson at 11:34 pm. Upon arrival, the homeowner advised that lightning had struck the residence. BCFES personnel checked the residence and isolated the issue with only minor
- [Bartow County Sees Rise in June Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-rise-in-june-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of three percent in June, up five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was four percent. “While the seasonally adjusted state unemployment rate went down in June, it is important to note that local
- [Official Update on North Georgia Tire Services Fire from BC Emergency Services](https://wbhfradio.org/official-update-on-north-georgia-tire-services-fire-from-bc-emergency-services/) - On July 23, 2022, at approximately 10:40 p.m., BCFES was dispatched to 161 Criss Black Rd., North GA Tire Services, in reference to a commercial structure fire. The initial caller reported the building was approximately 50% involved, fire through the roof, and several explosions were reported. BCFES arrived on scene to find a comm structure
- [Woman Arrested in Cartersville Shooting](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-arrested-in-cartersville-shooting/) - On Saturday, June 18, 2022, officers responded to 23 Pointe Way in reference to a report of a male with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was transported to the Cartersville Medical Center and later air-lifted to Chattanooga Erlanger Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Cartersville
- [Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Opens New Location in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-orthopedics-orthoatlanta-opens-new-location-in-cartersville/) - Will Bring Expanded Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care to Residents in Cartersville, Bartow County and Surrounding Areas Cartersville, Ga. (July 20, 2022) – Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta has opened a new location, Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Cartersville, at 970 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, SE, Suite 100, in Cartersville. The new office is located in
- [GaDOE, GEMA/HS launch Georgia Center for School Safety website](https://wbhfradio.org/gadoe-gema-hs-launch-georgia-center-for-school-safety-website/) - Click here to access the Georgia Center for School Safety. July 18, 2022 – The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), are launching the Georgia Center for School Safety, a website clearinghouse to distribute school safety resources and updated training to Georgia schools and community partners.
- [Monkeypox Vaccine Availability in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/monkeypox-vaccine-availability-in-georgia/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. To date, Georgia has received approximately 3,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine – enough for 1,500 individuals since this is a two-dose vaccine series. The vaccine has been distributed upon request to health departments and for vaccination events in
- [252-Site Upscale Park Near LakePoint Sports to Offer Range of Activities and Amenities](https://wbhfradio.org/252-site-upscale-park-near-lakepoint-sports-to-offer-range-of-activities-and-amenities/) - ATLANTA (July 12, 2022) – Forrest Street Partners (FSP) will invest $16 million to develop Winding Waters, the largest luxury RV resort within the metro Atlanta area, featuring 252 sites and a host of activities and first-class amenities. The company has broken ground on a 56-acre parcel of land off Joe Frank Harris Parkway, just
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-18/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 11, 2022. Stellar Performers Summer Graduates: Congratulations to the following students for receiving their diplomas by fulfilling all requirements to be certified as Cartersville High School Graduates: Elijah Knight Jah’Quana Marshall Lamarcus Matthew Jerrica McAfee During the Business Session, the following
- [Cartersville Native Serves Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln While Supporting Rim of the Pacific](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-native-serves-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln-while-supporting-rim-of-the-pacific/) - PEARL HARBOR (July 9, 2022) Lt. Jesus Lamberti, from Cartersville, Ga., assigned gives a tour on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an open ship tour day while moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines,
- [Fatal Crash on I-75 on Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-crash-on-i-75-on-wednesday/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers from Post 3 Cartersville responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound at Cassville-White Rd at 6:19 Wednesday morning. A red Dodge Ram, a white Honda Accord, and a white Freightliner were all traveling north when traffic slowed. The Dodge Ram struck the Honda Accord in the rear, which caused
- [Chattahoochee Tech to Offer Phlebotomy Technician Training Program](https://wbhfradio.org/chattahoochee-tech-to-offer-phlebotomy-technician-training-program/) - (Acworth, Ga. – July 6, 2022) With the medical field’s soaring demand for phlebotomists, Chattahoochee Tech is launching a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate training program to prepare students for this profession. “Phlebotomy is a very vital role in health care,” said Chattahoochee Tech instructor Jennifer Chin. “You are responsible for collecting the blood specimens that a
- [Update on Fatal Accident Involving Pedestrian](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-fatal-accident-involving-pedestrian/) - We now know the identity of a man struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday. According to Cartersville Police reports, William Ray Wise died from injuries sustained in the crash. The one-vehicle accident occurred Sunday night at approximately 9:07 p.m. The driver of a 2012 Acura told officers he struck Wise with his vehicle while
- [Assistance Needed In Locating Suspect](https://wbhfradio.org/assistance-needed-in-locating-suspect/)
- [Tractor -Trailer Crash on I-75 in Bartow Claims Two Lives](https://wbhfradio.org/tractor-trailer-crash-on-i-75-in-bartow-claims-two-lives/) - According to preliminary details from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Troopers from Post 3 Cartersville were dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 South near mile marker 293, in Bartow County. The investigation determined that an unknown color tractor-trailer, a blue tractor-trailer, and a white tractor-trailer were all
- [Georgia Power to launch single largest beneficial use project for coal ash in U.S.](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-to-launch-single-largest-beneficial-use-project-for-coal-ash-in-u-s/) - New project with Eco Material Technologies calls for coal ash to be removed at Plant Bowen and beneficially used for construction materials such as concrete ATLANTA – June 29, 2022 – Georgia Power announced today a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia, where millions of tons of stored ash
- [Weekend Fires, Bartow County, GA](https://wbhfradio.org/weekend-fires-bartow-county-ga/) - Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services responded to numerous calls over the weekend, some resulting in major structural damage but no injuries. On Friday, June 24, 2022, at approximately 8:08 p.m., BCFES responded to a report of a fire with a structure endangered at 38 Mint Road, Kingston. The caller advised there was possibly a
- [Help Sought In Finding Missing Woman](https://wbhfradio.org/13718-2/) - The Cartersville Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating Leah Elizabeth Penny. This disabled person was last seen on June 17th at QuikTrip on 1364 Joe Frank Harris Parkway. She is a 29-year-old white female about 5’4” and 165 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She is bipolar and suffers from schizophrenia and
- [Shaw Hiring Center to Open in Cartersville, Ga.](https://wbhfradio.org/shaw-hiring-center-to-open-in-cartersville-ga/) - Prospective candidates are invited to join the company at the new center. Cartersville, Ga. — June 24, 2022 — Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has announced the opening of a new hiring center in Cartersville, Ga., as the company creates a more accessible hiring process for candidates in the area. The facility will open to
- [An Acworth Woman Dies in a Two Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 61, Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/an-acworth-woman-dies-in-a-two-vehicle-crash/) - An Acworth woman dies in a two-vehicle crash in White, Georgia. According to reports with the Georgia State Patrol, on June 21, 2022, at approximately 3:48 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 at Mahan Road. Forty-eight-year-old, Tonya Sue Lofasso of Acworth died in the two-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation determined that
- [Latest Car Hopping Incident](https://wbhfradio.org/latest-car-hopping-incident-2/) - Authorities suspect a black male and another male of entering four unlocked vehicles at four residences on Long Island Drive, Foley Drive, and Innis Brook Circle near Cartersville early Thursday morning. The perpetrators reportedly stole a pistol, a bookbag containing weightlifting gear, two wallets with contents, and a jar of about $40 in change.
- [Bartow County Sees Rise in May Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-rise-in-may-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in May, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Even though the labor force increased in all of our regions, counties, and metropolitan service areas, job postings continue to
- [Chamber Graduates Inaugural Project Purpose Class](https://wbhfradio.org/chamber-graduates-inaugural-project-purpose-class/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (June 20, 2022) – The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Project Purpose Signing Day Ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 17th . Eleven high school graduates from Adairsville High School and Cartersville High School received training from industry professionals and completed a one-week intensive skills training bootcamp,
- [Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville.](https://wbhfradio.org/fourth-of-july-parade-and-activities-set-for-cartersville-2/) - Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2022 with events on Monday. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with WBHF FM 100.3 and AM 1450 coordinating the parade with the Rotary Club. The presenting sponsor for the parade is Shottenkirk Honda. The parade down Main Street in downtown Cartersville begins
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-17/) - June 13, 2022 The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in a combined Work Session/Board Meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022. Stellar Performers Congratulations to the following CHS student for receiving his diploma by fulfilling all requirements to be certified as a 2022 Cartersville High School Graduate: Jack Phillips Recognition of 2022 Retirees –
- [Man Shot In Lake Allatoona Residential Area](https://wbhfradio.org/man-shot-in-lake-allatoona-residential-area/) - A gunshot victim flagged a Bartow County deputy at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources office in Red Top Mountain State Park on Thursday afternoon. The man had gunshot wounds to his lower stomach and an arm. While waiting for an ambulance, the victim said he was at a residence on Westwood Lane near Acworth
- [Weekend Fires, June 12, 2022](https://wbhfradio.org/weekend-fires-june-12-2022/) - Bartow Fire and Emergency Services were extremely busy Sunday. A local woman was airlifted to an area hospital to be treated for serious burns and a camper was destroyed by fire. On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., BCFES were called 130 Amberwood Lane, Kingston for a camper fire. The caller said
- [Former Bartow County EMT Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Pornography](https://wbhfradio.org/former-bartow-county-emt-sentenced-to-prison-for-distributing-child-pornography/) - ATLANTA - Bryan David Somers has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for the receipt and distribution of child pornography. Prior to his arrest, Somers was an EMT and a substitute teacher at a local elementary school. “By receiving and distributing these images, Somers participated in the continuing abuse and exploitation
- [Bartow Health Department to Relocate Clinical Services to Temporary Location](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-health-department-to-relocate-clinical-services-to-temporary-location/) - Bartow Health Department to Relocate Clinical Services to Temporary Location during renovation CARTERSVILLE, GA: Clinical services at the Bartow County Health Department will relocate later this month to a facility at 5355 Highway 20, Cartersville, for an anticipated 18-24-month period while the current health department building at 100 Zena Drive is enlarged and remodeled. The
- [Helipad at Floyd Medical Center Officially Opens](https://wbhfradio.org/helipad-at-floyd-medical-center-officially-opens/) - Trauma Patients Will Have Quicker Access to Emergency Care ROME, Ga., June 8, 2022 – The new helipad at Floyd Medical Center officially opened yesterday. The helipad will provide quicker and more direct access for trauma patients requiring treatment at the hospital’s Emergency Care Center (ECC). The helipad sits on the North Second Avenue
- [Cartersville PD Investigating Death](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-pd-investigating-death/) - Cartersville Police began conducting a death investigation in the parking lot of a commercial building at 15 Postelle Street on Friday morning. A complainant stated he observed a female moving around in a silver 2016 Ford Fusion at about 8 a.m. Thursday. He said that the car was still there when he left the parking
- [Old Grassdale Road Bridge Detour Begins 6/13](https://wbhfradio.org/old-grassdale-road-bridge-detour-begins-6-13/) - WHAT: Weather permitting, the Old Grassdale Road bridge will be closed for repairs beginning on June 13. A detour will be set up during the repairs, which are scheduled to last about three months. WHEN: The Old Grassdale Road bridge will be closed starting on June 13. DETOUR: Traffic on the east side of the bridge will take
- [Bartow County Sees All-Time Low April Unemployment Rate 2.2%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-all-time-low-april-unemployment-rate-2-2/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.2 percent in April, down eight-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. "As employers continue to fill their vacancies with qualified job seekers, we are encouraged to
- [Election Night - Local Primaries - 2022 (5/25 7:00AM)](https://wbhfradio.org/election-night-local-primaries-2022-700pm/) - Election Night / Local Primaries - 2022 (7:00PM) This post will contain all of the numbers as we collect them throughout the evening. The post will be updated with a new time-stamp each time we get more votes counted. Just refresh this page on your browser and if the time does not change in the
- [Cartersville Baseball Plays For The Championship on Tuesday](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-baseball-plays-for-the-championship-tomorrow/) - Win or lose, Cartersville baseball’s last game is on Tuesday. After dropping Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship series to Loganville 5-4, Cartersville scored a first-inning run on an infield error in Game 2 and right-hand pitcher Caden Carroll made it stand up in a 1-0 win. The doubleheader
- [Cartersville Gang Leader Convicted Of Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-gang-leader-convicted-of-murder/) - A jury convicted a Cartersville gang leader of federal charges connected to a nightclub shooting and the subsequent murder of a 17-year-old witness. They found Maurice Antonio Kent guilty of a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (or RICO) Conspiracy, violent crime in aid of racketeering, discharging a firearm during the commission of those violent
- [Dr. Mike Hobbs Named President of Georgia Highlands College](https://wbhfradio.org/dr-mike-hobbs-named-president-of-georgia-highlands-college/) - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Mike Hobbs president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), effective July 1, 2022. Hobbs currently serves as vice president for student affairs and athletic director at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Dana Nichols, GHC’s chief academic officer and provost,
- [A high-speed chase originating in Bartow ends with fatality in Gordon County.](https://wbhfradio.org/a-high-speed-chase-originating-in-bartow-ends-with-fatality-in-gordon-county/) - On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 7:08 p.m., Bartow County Sheriff’s Deputies were pursuing a gray Nissan Titan along Highway 53 traveling east in Gordon County. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, a Bartow County Deputy utilized the PIT maneuver to end the pursuit. The Nissan Titan, driven by Joshua T. Eaker, began to
- [Official Report From Walmart Bomb Scare](https://wbhfradio.org/official-report-from-walmart-bomb-scare/) - Bartow 911 received a call from a subject stating there were two bombs inside Walmart on 101 Market Place Boulevard near Cartersville at around 2:54 Saturday afternoon. Walmart and the surrounding businesses evacuated their customers. The Walmart store manager requested to have explosive ordinance disposal K9s clear the business. The BCSO did not have an
- [A Cartersville Man was Struck and Killed by a Vehicle Thursday Night. ](https://wbhfradio.org/a-cartersville-man-was-struck-and-killed-by-a-vehicle-thursday-night/) - Forty-nine-year-old, Travis Michael Woods of Cartersville was fatally wounded in an accident that occurred at the intersection of Burnt Hickory and Mission Roads. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the accident occurred May 12, 2022, at 10:55 p.m. A silver Saturn SUV and a white Ford Transit van were involved in a previous crash on
- [Lewis disqualified from State Senate race](https://wbhfradio.org/lewis-disqualified-from-state-senate-race/) - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has moved to disqualify District 52 State Senate candidate Jeff Lewis from the race. The decision came less than 24 hours after Georgia Administrative Court Judge Charles R Beaudrot recommended Lewis’s candidacy be invalidated. Beaudrot wrote that Lewis had not made the correct filings with respect to his campaign
- [Judge recommends Jeff Lewis be disqualified from State Senate race](https://wbhfradio.org/judge-recommends-jeff-lewis-be-disqualified-from-state-senate-race/) - A Georgia Administrative Court Judge has recommended that District 52 State Senate candidate Jeff Lewis be disqualified from the race. Incumbent Senator Chuck Hufstetler filed the challenge to Lewis’s candidacy earlier this year, and on Thursday afternoon Georgia Administrative Court Judge Charles R Beaudrot ruled that Lewis had not made the correct filings with
- [Jury Reaches Guilty Verdict in Child Molestation Case](https://wbhfradio.org/jury-reaches-guilty-verdict-in-child-molestation-case/) - A local jury finds an Adairsville man guilty of two counts of child molestation. Thirty-two-year-old, Jesse Allen Maestrey of Rydal was arrested in 2018 and charged with two counts of child molestation. The incidents occurred on June 15th and 16th, 2018. According to the indictment and the arrest warrant, Maestry committed the immoral and indecent
- [Bartow's early voting turnout exceeds expectations](https://wbhfradio.org/bartows-early-voting-exceeds-expectations/) - The second week of early voting for the May primary is underway in Bartow County, and voters are taking advantage of the opportunity. On Wednesday afternoon, Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk told WBHF that early turnout has exceeded his expectations and previous years’ tallies. "We've had - as of about 1:30 p.m. today
- [College Dreams Thrive Despite Expense of Higher Education](https://wbhfradio.org/college-dreams-thrive-despite-expense-of-higher-education/) - Cartersville student, Anysia Boozer is one of just 20 scholars nationally who will be honored with a 2022 Dream Award scholarship, at a dinner and award ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 16. The Dream Award is given to students who have overcome challenges to fulfill their college dreams. It’s an annual award program of
- [Freepoint Eco-Systems lands solid waste recycling agreement with Bartow County, Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/freepoint-eco-systems-lands-solid-waste-recycling-agreement-with-bartow-county-georgia/) - May 3, 2022 From Waste Today Magazine The company will spend the next two years building a $40 million recycling facility at a county-owned landfill to recycle plastic, metal and cardboard. Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC, Houston, and The Bartow County Resource Recovery Development Authority (RRDA), Georgia, have agreed to a 20-year municipal solid waste recycling contract.
- [State Senate District 37 Democratic Forum](https://wbhfradio.org/state-senate-district-37-democratic-forum/) - The audio from our discussion with Titus Nichols is below. The other candidate, Vanessa Parker, declined the opportunity to be on WBHF.
- [State Senate District 37 Republican Forum](https://wbhfradio.org/state-senate-district-37-republican-forum/) - The audio from our discussion with David Delk, Scott Johnson, and Ed Setzler is below.
- [Unattended Toddler Starts A Fire Tuesday](https://wbhfradio.org/unattended-toddler-starts-a-fire-tuesday/) - A small child playing with a cigarette lighter caused a fire at the Efficiency Lodge on Highway 20 early Tuesday morning. According to reports with Bartow Fire and Emergency Services, Crews were called to a room at the Efficiency Lodge on Highway 20 on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 1:00 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found
- [Bartow County Man Reportedly Shoots Visitor](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-man-reportedly-shoots-visitor/) - Bartow County deputies arrested 39-year-old Samuel Colt Parker at his residence on Catherine Circle near Cartersville on Friday night in connection to a shooting. The victim said he went to Parker’s house to hang out and sat on the front porch drinking a few alcoholic drinks with him. He said he received a phone call,
- [State Senate District 52 Forum](https://wbhfradio.org/state-senate-district-52-forum/) - The audio from our discussion with incumbent Chuck Hufstetler and challengers Derek Keeney and Jeff Lewis is below.
- [Interview with Bartow County Board of Education District 3 Candidates](https://wbhfradio.org/interview-with-bartow-county-board-of-education-district-3-candidates/) - As part of WBHF’s 2022 election coverage, we reached out to candidates running for the Bartow County Board of Education District 3 seat. Three candidates, Brad Gilmore, Nickie Leighly, and Matt Shultz, are vying for the position. WBHF had the opportunity to speak with each of these candidates about their platforms via Zoom. The full
- [Interview with Bartow County Board of Education District 2 Candidate Darnell Jackson Jr](https://wbhfradio.org/interview-with-bartow-county-board-of-education-district-2-candidate-darnell-jackson-jr/) - As part of WBHF's 2022 election coverage, we reached out to candidates running for the Bartow County Board of Education District 2 seat. Two candidates, Darnell Jackson Jr and Darla Branton Williams, are vying for the position. Darla Branton Williams declined WBHF's invitation to debate. WBHF had the opportunity to speak with Darnell Jackson
- [Man Shot Outside Cartersville Apartment - Suspect Arrested](https://wbhfradio.org/man-shot-outside-cartersville-apartment-suspect-arrested/) - On Tuesday, dispatch sent Cartersville Police officers to Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center about a male with gunshot wounds. Officers learned someone shot Carson Smith during a drug transaction in the parking lot of the Park at 366 apartments on Old Mill Road. CPD Investigators identified 26-year-old Martiese Jamon McCay of Cartersville as the shooter in
- [Cartersville High School Lockdown Lifted](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-high-school-lockdown-lifted/) - This morning around 10:45, Cartersville Police Department received notice of a threat made via social media. The social media post had a photo of the sky and detailed the individual was in the area of Cartersville High School. Officials placed Cartersville High School on lockdown, and officers responded to secure the area out of an
- [Etowah Scholarship Foundation Celebration](https://wbhfradio.org/etowah-scholarship-foundation-celebration/) - The Etowah Scholarship Foundation is celebrating 40 years of providing community-funded scholarships to students of Bartow County. You are invited to an evening of jazz under the stars as the Etowah Jazz Society takes the stage at Friendship Plaza on Friday, May 13th. The concert begins at 6:30, so pack a picnic and bring your
- [Chattahoochee Tech Celebrates Opening of Center for Advanced Manufacturing](https://wbhfradio.org/chattahoochee-tech-celebrates-opening-of-center-for-advanced-manufacturing/) - Chattahoochee Technical College celebrated the opening of its $8,905,000 Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the North Metro Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held last Thursday in conjunction with the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce. Located in the center of campus, the 20,001-square-foot Center for Advanced Manufacturing will house the college’s Precision Machining and Manufacturing program and
- [Bartow County Environmental Health Temporarily Relocates Office](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-environmental-health-temporarily-relocates-office/) - Effective Monday, April 25, the Bartow County Health Department Environmental Health (EH) Office has relocated to and is operating out of a temporary office at 410 MLK, Jr., Drive, Cartersville. Bartow EH staff now provide all environmental health services, including restaurant and septic system inspections, out of this signed and identified location. The phone number
- [The EPD Announces Annual Ban on Open Burning](https://wbhfradio.org/the-epd-announces-annual-ban-on-open-burning/) - Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The open burning ban has been in place during the summer ozone season since 2005. The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris during the summer ozone season, which runs from May 1
- [Political Forum Update](https://wbhfradio.org/political-forum-update/) - WBHF has confirmed that we will welcome all three Republican candidates for State Senate District 52 next week. Senate District 52 encompasses all Bartow County, except for the southeast corner. In the studio, we will record our discussion with incumbent Chuck Hufstetler and challengers Derek Keeney and Jeff Lewis and air it afterward. We will
- [Dangerous Vehicle Chase In Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/dangerous-vehicle-chase-in-cartersville/) - Cartersville Police arrested 21-year-old Brandon Robert Bohanan of Cartersville early Tuesday morning after a dangerous vehicle chase. At about 2:28, an officer spotted a black Infiniti I35 in the parking lot of Citgo at 1204 West Avenue stolen out of Polk County. As the officer followed the car out of the gas station, waiting for
- [COVID-19 test site in Emerson to suspend operation](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-19-test-site-in-emerson-to-suspend-operation/) - Health officials say free COVID-19 tests could become more difficult to find. The free drive-up COVID-19 test site at Lakepoint in Emerson will close after next week. Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District Logan Boss cited lower demand for these tests as a driving force behind the
- [Bartow County Sees Unchanged March Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-unchanged-march-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unchanged March unemployment rate of 3 percent. A year ago, the rate was 4 percent. Despite this, the labor force and the number of employed were at all-time highs in March in Bartow County. “Across Georgia, we continue to see increases
- [WBHF Political Forum Coming Up](https://wbhfradio.org/wbhf-political-forum-coming-up/) - WBHF has confirmed that we will welcome all three Republican candidates for State Senate District 37 next week. After reapportionment, Senate District 37 encompasses the southeast corner of Bartow County, including the City of Emerson. We will record our discussion with David Delk, Scott Johnson, and Ed Setzler in the studio and air it afterward.
- [1 Killed In Crash On I-75 In Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/1-killed-in-crash-on-i-75-in-bartow-county/) - https://www.cbs46.com/2022/04/18/1-killed-crash-i-75-bartow-county/
- [Atlanta Braves 2021 Trophy Visiting Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/atlanta-braves-2021-trophy-visiting-cartersville/) - The Atlanta Braves have announced that Cartersville will be a stop on their World Champions Trophy Tour. The Braves began the tour on February 15th, looking to make 151 stops commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. These stops include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the 2021 Commissioner’s trophy and programming by the
- [Cartersville Man Pleads Guilty To Molesting Student](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-pleads-guilty-to-molesting-student/) - https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/ex-cobb-band-director-pleads-guilty-to-molesting-student-gets-12-years-in-prison/2LACZ7RN5JDINJQSQDMLXKEFFE/
- [Adairsville Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-man-arrested-on-child-molestation-charges/) - On 04-13-2022 the Adairsville Police Department finished a months-long investigation involving Child Molestation, Rape, and Incest. Thirty-two-year-old, Courtney Spears of Casey Street was charged and arrested for having sex with a female under the age of 16. The juvenile was discovered to be pregnant last November after a doctor's visit for what was first thought
- [Juvenile Prisoner's Escape Attempt Ends in Adairsville      ](https://wbhfradio.org/juvenile-prisoners-escape-attempt-ends-in-adairsville/) - On Tuesday, 04-12-2022, at about 5:20 a.m., the Adairsville P.D. received a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a vehicle containing a juvenile who had escaped from a detention facility in Nashville, Tennessee. According to information received by officers, a male juvenile was being transported to a local hospital in Nashville due to an apparent
- [Man Shot On I-75 Saturday](https://wbhfradio.org/man-shot-on-i-75-saturday/) - Dispatch sent Bartow County deputies to I-75 southbound at around 12:44 Saturday afternoon to a shooting near Glade Road exit 278. Deputies found the victim parked in a white Ford Ranger on the shoulder near State Route 92 exit 277. The truck had an apparent bullet hole in the driver-side rear door, with the victim
- [Three Cartersville High School Seniors Earned the Honor of Being Georgia Scholars!](https://wbhfradio.org/three-cartersville-high-school-seniors-earned-the-honor-of-being-georgia-scholars/) - Josh Munoz, Caroline Morrison, and Mia Shaw have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for their diploma. Principal Shelley Tierce said, "Being named a Georgia Scholar reveals a high level of accomplishment for a high school student. To receive the designation, one must meet eight criteria total involving
- [Frost Advisory](https://wbhfradio.org/frost-advisory/) - The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for portions of northcentral and northwest Georgia for Saturday from 2:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. as temperatures in the low to mid-30s will result in frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
- [Stephens stays in Euharlee, will not be Floyd County Elections Supervisor](https://wbhfradio.org/stephens-stays-in-euharlee-will-not-be-floyd-county-elections-supervisor/) - Portions of this story originally aired on WBHF Radio airwaves. After a change of heart, Euharlee City Manager James Stephens will not be leaving his position to take on the role of Floyd County Elections Supervisor. The Euharlee City Council met last night to say goodbye to Stephens by approving a resolution recognizing
- [Two Cartersville High School Students Named to Governors Honors Program](https://wbhfradio.org/two-cartersville-high-school-students-named-to-governors-honors-program/) - Two Cartersville High School students have earned the privilege to attend Governors Honors Program this summer at Berry College! Paul Hyman will participate in the Social Studies program and Emma Wilson will take part in the Music (voice) studies. Both Paul and Emma are dedicated students. Paul is enrolled in all honors and
- [CASS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED GEORGIA GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM FINALISTS](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-high-school-students-named-georgia-governors-honors-program-finalists/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (March 31, 2022) – Two Cass High School students earn coveted seats at Berry College this summer as they have been named finalists in the highly prestigious Georgia Governor’s Honors Program! Three additional Bartow County students were named alternates. Congratulations to Cass High School junior Sydney Orr (Visual Arts) and Cass High
- [Six Local Students Recognized as 2022  Georgia Scholars](https://wbhfradio.org/six-local-students-recognized-as-2022-georgia-scholars/) - Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. Applicants should be aware that Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program and no scholarship funds are associated. ​2022 Honorees Click here for the list of
- [Bartow County Sees Drop in February Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-drop-in-february-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded a February unemployment rate of 3 percent, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.3 percent. Unemployment claims were down in Bartow County while both the labor force and number of employed were at all-time highs
- [Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl](https://wbhfradio.org/increased-reports-of-overdoses-involving-drugs-mixed-with-fentanyl/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month. Between early February and mid-March, at least 66 emergency department visits
- [BLOOD ASSURANCE SEEKING DONORS TO HELP UKRAINIANS](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-seeking-donors-to-help-ukrainians/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (March. 30, 2022) – Blood donors will soon have an opportunity to save countless lives, not only locally, but across Eastern Europe. In response to the devastation in Ukraine, from April 1-8, Blood Assurance will donate $10 for every blood donor it sees to the BCA Foundation for Ukraine Support. BCA (Blood
- [Traffic is Scrambled on I-75 in Bartow Tuesday Afternoon](https://wbhfradio.org/traffic-is-scrambled-on-i-75-in-bartow-tuesday-afternoon/) - A tractor-trailer fire shut down all southbound lanes of traffic on I-75 near exit 289 or highway 20 Tuesday afternoon. According to Cartersville Police Department reports, officers were called to the area just before 3:30 p.m. to find a Kenworth tractor-trailer truck fully engulfed in flames. Officers shut down all lanes of travel of I-75
- [Staged Accident Scene Today](https://wbhfradio.org/staged-accident-scene-today/) - There will be a staged accident scene and a review of the outcomes and consequences of preventable accidents in the Bartow County College and Career Academy Parking lot today. The first session is at 9:45 a.m., and the second one is at 1:00 p.m. The entities involved are Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, in partnership with
- [Metro-Atlanta Meth Supplier and Courier Plead Guilty to Federal Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/metro-atlanta-meth-supplier-and-courier-plead-guilty-to-federal-charges/) - MACON, Ga. – Two metro-Atlanta residents admitted guilt to their roles in distributing a large amount of methamphetamine in Middle Georgia. Christian Jesus Pineda, 27, of Duluth, Georgia, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on March 21. Co-defendant Victor Penaloza Sanchez, 26, of Cartersville, Georgia, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting Pineda’s
- [Two Suspected Of Causing Window-Rattling Explosions](https://wbhfradio.org/two-suspected-of-causing-window-rattling-explosions/) - Cartersville Police believe they have solved the mystery regarding loud booms that city residents have heard at night this week. On Tuesday night, Cartersville officers went to Quality Inn and Suites on 235 South Dixie Avenue about a possible pipe bomb that exploded behind the building. The complainant said two white males in a white
- [Fire Destroys A Bartow Home](https://wbhfradio.org/fire-destroys-a-bartow-home/) - Bartow Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire Saturday just after 12 noon. According to reports, the fire occurred at a mobile home located at 299 Gaines Road, NW. upon arrival crews found the structure fully involved. There were no injuries reported for the family. Three 3 family dogs died in the
- [Body Found Near Adairsville Hampton Inn and Suites](https://wbhfradio.org/body-found-near-adairsville-hampton-inn-and-suites/) - On Wednesday, at approximately 12:11 pm, dispatch notified an officer with the Adairsville Police Department about a missing person report. The complainant stated that his son had been missing from the Hampton Inn since Monday. Officers then responded to the Hampton Inn to review video surveillance and search in the immediate area on foot for
- [Bartow County Sees Hike in January Unemployment Rate, the Janurarty Rate Was 4.8%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-hike-in-january-unemployment-rate-the-janurarty-rate-was-4-8/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.8 percent. Despite this, Bartow County saw all-time highs in the labor force and the number of employed for the month of January.
- [Update on Report of Adairsville Man Charged with Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-report-of-adairsville-man-charged-with-murder/) - According to a press release from Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, shortly before 8 a.m., Uniform Patrol Deputies and Criminal Investigators were dispatched to 546 Fieldwood Drive NW, Adairsville in reference to an in-progress emergency call for service. E-911 Dispatchers quickly escalated the call after hearing a verbal altercation, possible gunshots, and
- [An Adairsville Man is Charged with Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/an-adairsville-man-is-charged-with-murder/) - WBHF has learned of a fatality as a result of a shooting this morning at Fieldwood Drive near Manning Mill in Adairsville. Neighbors told WBHF that a mother and son lived in the single-family home at 546 Fieldwood Drive. The son is accused of fatally shooting his mother to death. Neighbors say he was
- [Cartersville School Board Meeting Highlights from Monday, 03/14/2022](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-meeting-highlights-from-monday-03-14-2022/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 14, 2022. Cartersville Elementary School was the host for the meeting. The Board was presented many gifts to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week. Character Word for the Month- FAIRNESS: Practicing justice, tolerance, equity, and equality. Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within
- [THE CARTERSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO SPRING INTO FIRE SAFETY](https://wbhfradio.org/the-cartersville-fire-department-urges-residents-to-spring-into-fire-safety/) - Two dates serve as reminders for fire safety. The first date was March 13t, the start of daylight savings time. We use this date to remind people to change the batteries in smoke alarms as clocks are changed. The next date is March 20th which is the first day of Spring. Spring reminds us to
- [29 years later, survivors reflect on the Blizzard of 1993](https://wbhfradio.org/29-years-later-survivors-reflect-on-the-blizzard-of-1993/) - This Sunday marks 29 years since the biggest blizzard in Georgia history. The Superstorm of 1993 brought snow and strong winds to residents from Alabama to Maine, and Northwest Georgia experienced between 12 and 30 inches of snow. The days before were warm, making some locals doubt that such an intense weather event
- [Candidates Qualifying for the May Primary Election and Mayor, City of White](https://wbhfradio.org/candidates-qualifying-for-the-may-primary-election-and-mayor-city-of-white/) - Voters will head to the polls on May 24th, for a primary election. Residents in the city of White will choose a new mayor. Bartow voters will select School Board members for Districts 1, 2, and 3. Other races on the upcoming local ballot include State Representative and State Senate. Listed below are the candidates
- [Sen. Bruce Thompson Named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia State Firefighters Association](https://wbhfradio.org/sen-bruce-thompson-named-legislator-of-the-year-by-the-georgia-state-firefighters-association/) - ATLANTA (March 11, 2022) | In February, Senator Bruce Thompson (R - White) was named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) while attending the 15th Annual Fire Service Legislative Appreciation banquet. The GSFA was founded in 1952 and is the largest and oldest fire service organization in the State
- [CARLA MATON NAMED NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR  AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA](https://wbhfradio.org/carla-maton-named-new-executive-director-for-american-red-cross-of-northwest-georgia/) - Red Cross Month Activities Underway in Local Communities ATLANTA, GEORGIA (March 10, 2022) – As a lead-up to March, American Cross Month, Georgia’s Red Cross promoted Carla Maton to the role of Executive Director for Northwest Georgia, and efforts are already underway to add board “leaders who are passionate about making their communities stronger” in
- [Weather and Wind Advisories](https://wbhfradio.org/weather-and-wind-advisories/) - Bartow County and north Georgia are under a winter weather advisory from four a.m. to one p.m. Saturday. A transition from rain to snow may occur early Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could be around one-half inch Saturday morning, with higher amounts of 1 to 2 inches across portions of far north Georgia. Plan on
- [Civil Suit Ends with $900K Settlement for Party Guests Arrested for Less Than an Ounce of Marijuana](https://wbhfradio.org/civil-suit-ends-with-900k-settlement-for-party-guests-arrested-for-less-than-an-ounce-of-marijuana/) - (Cartersville, GA) – Today, the Southern Center for Human Rights and The Merchant Law Firm PC announced that they have reached a settlement in Williams v. City of Cartersville, a civil rights lawsuit where 64 young people were arrested for being present at a party on December 30, 2017, where less than an ounce of
- [Cartersville Fire Fighters Extinguish A Fire at Amberwood Apts. Tuesday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-fire-fighters-extinguish-a-fire-at-amberwood-apts-tuesday-morning/) - A fire caused significant damage to an apartment unit on Tennessee Street Tuesday morning. Cartersville Fire Chief Scott Carter says firefighters were called to Amberwood Apartments at 1116 North Tennessee Street at 10:54 a.m. Cartersville Fire Chief Scott Carters says it appears the fire started with a burning candle. There were no civilian injuries however,
- [RECENT MASS TRAUMA EVENTS LEAD TO CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD](https://wbhfradio.org/recent-mass-trauma-events-lead-to-critical-need-for-blood/) - CARTERSVILE, Ga. (March, 8 2022) – Several recent mass trauma events in the Blood Assurance service area have exhausted the organization’s blood supply. As of Tuesday morning, Blood Assurance had less than a one-day supply of type O-positive and B-negative blood and about a day’s supply of type O-negative, A-positive and A-negative blood. In order
- [Woodland High School Teacher Michael Kobitio is a 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist ](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-high-school-teacher-michael-kobitio-is-a-2023-georgia-teacher-of-the-year-finalist/) - March 7, 2022 – State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the top 10 finalists for 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The finalists were chosen from a pool of applicants all previously selected as their school district’s Teacher of the Year. The applications were read by a panel of judges that included teachers, past Georgia
- [Bartow Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Two Fires Thursday](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-fire-and-emergency-services-respond-to-two-fires-thursday/) - On March 3rd, 2022 Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services responded to the following structure fires. At approximately 1:50pm BCFES crews were dispatched to 100 Piedmont Ave. in Adairsville to a reported structure fire. Bartow County 9-1-1 reported that occupants were evacuating the residence and heavy smoke was coming from the residence. Upon arrival of
- [ADAIRSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ADVANCES TO STATE SPELLING BEE](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-middle-school-student-advances-to-state-spelling-bee/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (March 2, 2022) – Eight simple words of wisdom; that is all it took to help 13-year-old Ethan Rollax do what no other Bartow County student has done before – win the Region Spelling Bee! “My mom and my grandma told me this, ‘Forget about the past. Think about the present.’ And
- [Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded](https://wbhfradio.org/powdered-infant-formula-recall-expanded/) - Five Reports of Bacterial Infection in Infants Atlanta – A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants with certain dietary needs. Abbott Nutrition is now recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 in addition to select lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formulas manufactured in its
- [Interview With Local Paralympian Garrett Geros](https://wbhfradio.org/interview-with-local-paralympian-garrett-geros/) - We got to speak to Cartersville’s Garrett Geros on Bartow’s Morning News live from Beijing this morning (03/01). He is representing Team USA in para-snowboarding at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The Games are from March 4-13. Garrett’s qualifying will air live on Saturday, March 5th, on nbcolympics.com at 10:00 pm or a delay at 10:30
- [Cartersville Man Charged with Three Counts of Third Degree Arson](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-with-three-counts-of-third-degree-arson/) - On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the Cartersville Police Department and the Cartersville Fire Department responded to multiple vehicle fires at two separate apartment buildings. The fires were contained on the unoccupied vehicles and no injuries were reported. A criminal investigation resulted in the arrest of Anthony LaChris Beeman, 24, of Cartersville. Mr. Beeman was charged
- [Guest on Bartow's Morning News Today (03/01)](https://wbhfradio.org/guest-on-bartows-morning-news-today-03-01/) - Join us on Bartow's Morning News today. Our guest at 7:40 will be Cartersville resident Garrett Geros speaking to us live from Beijing. He is representing Team USA in para-snowboarding at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The Games are from March 4-13.
- [A Man Accused of Impersonating an Officer - Previously Convicted of this Offense](https://wbhfradio.org/a-man-accused-of-impersonating-an-officer-previously-convicted-of-this-offense/) - We now have more information about the arrest of a man charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. Twenty-nine-year-old Justin Marcel Greene of Cartersville was arrested Wednesday and charged with impersonating an officer, reckless conduct, unauthorized vehicle with amber or red lights and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer. According to Cartersville Police reports,
- [A Man Jailed in Bartow on a Probation Violation is Extradited to Arkansas on Murder Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/a-man-jailed-in-bartow-on-a-probation-violation-is-extradited-to-arkansas-on-murder-charges/) - Forty-seven-year-old, Jeffery Ryan Kelly, appeared before Judge Rosemary Green earlier this week and waived extradition to Madison, Arkansas. Kelly of Huntsville, Arkansas was jailed in Bartow on December 13th, 2021, charged with two counts of felony probation violation. He pled guilty to failure to appear charges in 2020. In 2017, he pleaded guilty to obstructing
- [Gov. Kemp Announces More Than $422M in Awards to Reinforce Water and Sewer Infrastructure in Communities Across the State](https://wbhfradio.org/gov-kemp-announces-more-than-422m-in-awards-to-reinforce-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-in-communities-across-the-state/) - FEBRUARY 22, 2022 The city of Adairsville is slated to receive $1,583,000.00 and Bartow County will get $10,382,500.00. Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by members of the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, today announced more than $422 million in preliminary awards which will ensure communities in high-need areas have reliable
- [A Man Charged in the 2020 Shooting Death of a Five Year Old Girl Receives a 30 Year Sentence](https://wbhfradio.org/a-man-charged-in-the-2020-shooting-death-of-a-five-year-old-girl-receives-a-30-year-sentence/) - Jame Phillip Lillie and Kimberly Ann Roberts were arrested on May 16, 2020. Lillie and Roberts were both charged with felony murder and second-degree murder. Both were also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Tuesday afternoon, Lillie pleaded guilty to first-degree cruelty to children, involuntary manslaughter, and possession of a firearm
- [13 students charged after fights at Cass Middle and High School](https://wbhfradio.org/13-students-charged-after-fights-at-cass-middle-and-high-school/) - Earlier this month, 13 students were charged by Bartow County Campus Police for reported involvement in fights on school grounds. Videos surfaced the week of February 7, portraying violent altercations between students. WBHF reached out to school officials the same day about the fights and was told the incidents were being investigated.
- [Man Assaulted Off Busch Drive](https://wbhfradio.org/man-assaulted-off-busch-drive/) - On Sunday night, dispatch sent a Bartow County deputy to Busch Drive near Old Grassdale Road about an assault. The reported victim advised that he was working on a disabled truck at around 9:30 when he heard a vehicle stop behind him. As he turned to look back, he advised that a white male hit
- [New Speed Detection Camera System At Mission Road Elementary](https://wbhfradio.org/new-speed-detection-camera-system-at-mission-road-elementary/) - In conjunction with the Bartow County Board of Education Police Department, the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office announced a new speed detection camera system. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, this system was installed by Altumint Group recently in the school zone area of the Mission Road Elementary School. The cameras went live on Monday. A recent
- [Feds Indict BCSO Inmate Over Stolen Sports Cards](https://wbhfradio.org/feds-indict-bcso-inmate-over-stolen-sports-cards/) - A man who has been in the Bartow County Jail since October 26th received a federal indictment on Thursday accusing him of stealing roughly $10,000 worth of sports cards from a store in Kentucky. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that a federal grand jury handed down the indictment against 38-year-old Jason Lynn Cates of Knoxville, Tennessee,
- [Cartersville Police Thwart $87K Floyd County Theft Ring](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-police-thwart-87k-floyd-county-theft-ring/) - https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/toothbrushes-baseball-bats-more-police-thwart-87k-floyd-county-theft-ring/RVAL25UZNVBFXM3J6RJUDJ47JY/
- [BCSO Needs Your Help](https://wbhfradio.org/bcso-needs-your-help/) - The BCSO needs your assistance in identifying this female subject. On February 8th, Uniform Patrol responded to T-Mobile, located at 861 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, about a theft in progress. The manager reported that this unknown female entered the store and immediately looked at cell phones. The female asked if any more iPhones were in
- [SBA Deadline Approaching for Working Capital Loans in Georgia for Disaster Declaration for March 2021 Flash Flooding](https://wbhfradio.org/sba-deadline-approaching-for-working-capital-loans-in-georgia-for-disaster-declaration-for-march-2021-flash-flooding/) - ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that March 16 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Georgia as a result of flash flooding that occurred on March 24-31, 2021. This declaration covers
- [Food City Ground Breaking for Store Planned for 1914 Joe Frnak Harris Pkwy.](https://wbhfradio.org/food-city-ground-breaking-for-store-planned-for-1914-joe-frnak-harris-pkwy/) - Food City Groundbreaking - Cartersville, GA Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City, located at 1914 Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE in Bartow County, GA. The 59,000+ square foot retail supermarket is expected to open late Summer. “We are excited to be joining the Bartow County retail community. We
- [Dog of Trucker Shot on I-75 Found Safe in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/dog-of-trucker-shot-on-i-75-found-safe-in-bartow-county/) - https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/cobb-county/beloved-dog-trucker-shot-i-75-found-safe-will-be-reunited-with-family/VZXBV4STO5GXJFIYN442UGPS3Y/
- [Reps. Scoggins and Gambill Announce Final Passage of Legislation to Provide Senior Homestead Tax Exemption in Bartow County   ](https://wbhfradio.org/reps-scoggins-and-gambill-announce-final-passage-of-legislation-to-provide-senior-homestead-tax-exemption-in-bartow-county/) - ATLANTA – State Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) and Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) today announced that House Bill 604 received final passage in the Georgia Senate on Tuesday, February 15. HB 604 was sponsored by Rep. Scoggins and co-sponsored by Reps. Gambill and Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) and would provide a homestead exemption for senior residents who reside
- [Taylorsville Home Burns Tuesday Afternoon](https://wbhfradio.org/taylorsville-home-burns-tuesday-afternoon/) - Bartow County emergency crews were called to 24 Applewood Lane just after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. According to officials with the Bartow County Fire Department, the single-family home received extensive damage. There were no injuries and no one was home when the fire started. A neighbor said she was not aware when the fire started
- [Update: Friday Morning's Residential Fire Was Fatal](https://wbhfradio.org/update-friday-mornings-residential-fire-was-fatal/) - Cartersville firefighters responded to 9 Galway Drive in the Waterford subdivision early Friday morning to what turned out to be a fatal single-family residential fire. Here is Fire Chief Scott Carter: The fire appears to have been at the top of the structure. None of the surrounding houses have damage. First responders pronounced
- [Fire At Waterford Subdivision Friday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/fire-at-waterford-subdivision-friday-morning/) - Cartersville firefighters responded to a Galway Drive address in the Waterford subdivision around 3:00 Friday morning. According to a 6:00 update, crews had the fire contained, but flames in small areas were still occasionally visible. The fire appears to have been at the top of the structure. According to officials on the scene, occupants
- [Semi-truck overturns near Toyo Tires](https://wbhfradio.org/semi-truck-overturns-near-toyo-tires/) - On Thursday, Georgia State Patrol Troopers responded to an overturned semi-truck at Toyo Tires. According to GSP public information officer Konswello Monroe, around noon, a Volvo semi-truck was traveling south on Georgia 61 when it attempted to turn left into a private drive at Toyo Tires in White. The truck’s load began to
- [NOTS Logistics Opens New Employee Resource Center in Bartow County ](https://wbhfradio.org/nots-logistics-opens-new-employee-resource-center-in-bartow-county/) - New facility in downtown Cartersville will help train growing logistics and warehousing workforce needs CARTERSVILLE, GA (February 1, 2022) — One of the top employers in Bartow County is looking to grow more jobs and ensure it has enough trained workers in 2022. NOTS Logistics, which manages a 1million sq. foot tire warehouse and manufacturing operation,
- [Fiery Truck Led To I-75 Shutdown on Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/fiery-truck-led-to-i-75-shutdown-on-wednesday/) - A tractor-trailer fire caused emergency personnel to shut down the right two lanes of I-75 northbound just past exit 306 in Adairsville for about 2.5 hours late Wednesday morning. The fire quickly spread to the shoulder of the road and the median. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services had two engines, a squad, and a
- [Georgia Power to retire all coal units aside from two of Plant Bowen’s](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-to-retire-all-coal-units-aside-from-two-of-plant-bowens/) - The company’s transition will affect the local community’s economy and environment. Georgia Power aims to close nearly all of its coal fleet in a shift toward natural gas and renewable energy. On Monday, the company filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan, which sets Georgia Power’s agenda for the next 20 years. This plan calls
- [Update:  Toyo Tire Shooter Threat Unfounded](https://wbhfradio.org/update-toyo-tire-shooter-threat-unfounded/) - We have an update on a story first reported on January 20th, 2022. Employees of Toyo Tire told friends and family members they were unable to enter the plant. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies were dispatched to the plant at 3660 Highway 411, White around 6:30 p.m. The plant was placed on
- [Free N95 masks available at local pharmacies](https://wbhfradio.org/free-n95-masks-available-at-local-pharmacies/) - Several Cartersville pharmacies are distributing free N95 masks to help prevent further spread of COVID-19. The masks are free to the public, though each location appears to have different guidelines on the amount available to each person or household. At the end of last month, the Biden administration announced these face coverings would be
- [Georgia Appellate Judge Coomer Facing Criminal Investigation](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-appellate-judge-coomer-facing-criminal-investigation/) - Click on the headline below for the story. Georgia Appeals Court Judge Christian Coomer facing criminal investigation (ajc.com)
- [Missing Teen Found - Suspect Arrested](https://wbhfradio.org/missing-teen-found-suspect-arrested/) - Bartow County deputies booked 18-year-old Ryo Dixon Ratcliff into the jail on Wednesday afternoon for interstate interference with custody and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Muncie Star Press reported that Muncie Indiana Deputy Police Chief Melissa Pease stated on January 19th that Ratcliff was missing from Bartow County. They believed he was
- [Two COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Authorized for Use Limited Efficacy Against Omicron](https://wbhfradio.org/two-covid-19-treatments-no-longer-authorized-for-use-limited-efficacy-against-omicron/) - Atlanta – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that two monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments for COVID-19 are currently not authorized for use due to their limited effectiveness against the Omicron variant. Omicron is still circulating widely in the U.S., including Georgia. Monoclonal antibodies are synthetic, laboratory-created proteins that mimic the immune system’s
- [New Traffic Safety Program Reduces Excessive Speeding through Euharlee Elementary and Woodland Middle School Zones](https://wbhfradio.org/new-traffic-safety-program-reduces-excessive-speeding-through-euharlee-elementary-and-woodland-middle-school-zones/) - Euharlee Police Department sees tremendous decrease in speeding cases due to the New Traffic Safety Program to Reduce Excessive Speeding Through Euharlee Elementary and Woodland Middle School Zones Implementation of an automated traffic enforcement safety device program has been successful, revealing a 95% reduction in speeders. (Euharlee, GA, January 27, 2022) - The Euharlee
- [New $60,000,000 Industrial Building Proposed for Emerson](https://wbhfradio.org/new-60000000-industrial-building-proposed-for-emerson/) - A new logistics center is proposed for the city of Emerson. According to paperwork filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, plans for Project B include a one-story, fifty-foot tall building. The 790,500 square foot building would be built on a 70-acre site at Lakepoint Parkway. The building would definitely increase traffic in the area,
- [Fire Caused Traffic Backup On Cass White Rd Monday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/fire-caused-traffic-backup-on-cass-white-rd-monday-morning/) - On Monday morning, a fire caused a significant backup on Cassville White Road west of I-75 between 6:30 and 7:30. The fire began outside Maree Tires and Diesel Truck Repair on 873 Cassville White Road, directly behind Chevron, at around 3:30 in the morning. Bartow County Fire Chief Dwayne Jamison says the initial report indicates
- [Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center No Longer Permits Cloth Masks for Visitors, Patients; Medical Masks Required](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-medical-center-no-longer-permits-cloth-masks-for-visitors-patients-medical-masks-required/) - Cartersville, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2022) – Visitors and patients at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center must now wear medical masks, as opposed to cloth masks, when at the hospital. The goal of the updated masking policy is to prevent the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19. The new rule applies across the Piedmont
- [Cartersville community celebrates groundbreaking on new primary school](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-community-celebrates-groundbreaking-on-new-primary-school/) - On Friday afternoon, the Cartersville community came together under a clear sky to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Cartersville Primary School. School system employees and local leaders gathered at 200 Carter Grove Boulevard for the occasion. Cartersville City School Board President Kelley Dial said this project has been more than a decade in
- [Georgia Power offers resources and safety tips to help customers  prepare for predicted winter weather](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-offers-resources-and-safety-tips-to-help-customers-prepare-for-predicted-winter-weather/) - Company monitoring forecasts and mobilizing storm response teams and personnel to respond to potential service interruptions ATLANTA – January 13, 2022 – As winter weather, including freezing rain, wind and snow, is predicted to move across Georgia this holiday weekend, Georgia Power is prepared to respond to outages safely and as quickly as weather
- [Circle of Advancement’s toy drive benefits kids in Bartow and Kentucky](https://wbhfradio.org/circle-of-advancements-toy-drives-benefits-kids-in-bartow-and-kentucky/) - Local nonprofit Circle of Advancement collected hundreds of toys this holiday season, and co-founder Silken Solomon said some of these will be sent to children in Kentucky who are still recovering from the recent tornado outbreak. Solomon told WBHF the toy drive is typically a larger event, but the last two years have prompted
- [Local Accused of Sexual Offenses](https://wbhfradio.org/local-accused-of-sexual-offenses/) - Paulding County deputies handed over 50-year-old Jeffery Wade Knight of Cartersville to Bartow County deputies at Taylor’s Junkyard on 740 Dallas Highway near Cartersville on Thursday night for warrants through Kingston: two for child molestation, one for felony enticing a child for indecent purposes, and one for sexual battery.
- [WINTER WEATHER AND OMICRON VARIANT IMPACTING BLOOD DRIVES AND SUPPLY](https://wbhfradio.org/winter-weather-and-omicron-variant-impacting-blood-drives-and-supply/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2021) – During the first week of National Blood Donor Month, Blood Assurance is experiencing a sharp increase in cancellations due to winter weather and the Covid-19 omicron variant. Since Jan. 1, dozens of businesses and organizations have reconsidered holding their planned mobile blood drives. As a result, more than 800
- [Mayor Pro Tem of White unveils plan to investigate city departments](https://wbhfradio.org/mayor-pro-tem-of-white-unveils-plan-to-investigate-city-departments/) - This week, the White City Council held a tumultuous meeting where accusations were leveled at both current and former city employees. Newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Gary Crisp ended the meeting by reading a resolution that called for an investigation into city departments. No vote was taken on this matter. Listen to the full story
- [A Rome woman dies in a three-vehicle crash on I-75 in Bartow County Wednesday. ](https://wbhfradio.org/a-rome-woman-dies-in-a-three-vehicle-crash-on-i-75-in-bartow-county-wednesday/) - Twenty-four-year-old Blanca Estela Arteaga died in the three-vehicle that occurred north bound lane of I-75 near mile marker 289. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the crash involved two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. A black 2014 Toyota Camry, driven by twenty-four-year-old, Blanca Estela Arteaga, of Rome struck the rear of a 1995 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
- [Emerson Man Accused Of Disfiguring Ex-Fiancé](https://wbhfradio.org/emerson-man-accused-of-disfiguring-ex-fiance/) - A Bartow County deputy arrested 31-year-old Zachery Daniel Harper of Emerson on I-75 southbound at mile marker 285 about an incident at Best Western Inn and Suites on 5663 Highway 20 near Cartersville on Saturday night leading to disfigurement. Investigators and medical personnel found his ex-finance in a room there with a severe laceration on
- [Cartersville Woman Accused of Shooting At Husband's SUV](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-woman-accused-of-shooting-at-husbands-suv/) - Cartersville Police arrested 53-year-old Tanya Estella Brooks of Cartersville near her residence on Brookside Court on December 30th about a shooting incident. Her husband told police that she accused him of cheating on her, became irate, and shot out the back passenger side window of his black Kia Sorento. He stated he then got in
- [Local Accused of Strangling Wife and Juvenile](https://wbhfradio.org/local-accused-of-strangling-wife-and-juvenile/) - Bartow County deputies booked 28-year-old Jeffery Calvin Wheeler of Adairsville into the jail on December 29th for multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated assault resulting in strangulation. They also charged him with one count of cruelty to a child in the first degree, three counts of cruelty to children in the third degree, and
- [One of Four Armed Robbery Suspects Jailed](https://wbhfradio.org/one-of-four-armed-robbery-suspects-jailed/) - On Wednesday afternoon, 21-year-old Hailey Ann Noland of Cartersville turned herself into the Bartow County Jail. She is a suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a room at Efficiency Lodge on 5590 Highway 20 near Cartersville on December 23rd. The alleged victim said Noland, another white female, and two black males kicked open
- [Weather Advisory 4:00 a.m.](https://wbhfradio.org/weather-advisory-400-a-m/) - A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Monday for portions of north-central and northwest Georgia, including Bartow County. The National Weather Service expects wet snow. Light snow accumulations ranging from a quarter to a half-inch will be possible, with winds gusting as high as 45 mph at elevations above 2,000 feet. Plan
- [Weather Advisory 9:40 p.m.](https://wbhfradio.org/weather-advisory-940-p-m/) - There are two weather advisories to heed. A wintry mix of rain and snow should begin after midnight for portions of northern Georgia, including Bartow County, through 9 AM. There is a winter weather advisory for north and northwest Georgia, mainly along and north of I-85, where snow accumulations should range from a dusting to
- [Updated Weather Advisories](https://wbhfradio.org/updated-weather-advisories/) - There are now two weather advisories to heed. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight to nine a.m. Monday for Bartow, Cherokee, Polk, Paulding, and Haralson Counties. A wintry mix leading to light snow accumulations is possible. Up to one-half inch of snow accumulations is possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
- [Georgia Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™ Available at Select Retail Pharmacies](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-receives-oral-antiviral-covid-19-treatments-molnupiravir-and-paxlovid-available-at-select-retail-pharmacies/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™ from the federal government is very limited. DPH anticipates additional allocations in the coming weeks as production increases. Per guidance from
- [Winter Weather Advisory](https://wbhfradio.org/winter-weather-advisory-3/) - A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight to nine a.m. Monday for Bartow, Cherokee, Polk, Paulding, and Haralson Counties. A wintry mix leading to light snow accumulations is possible. Up to one-half inch of snow accumulations is possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Slow down
- [First Baby of New Year Welcomed at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center](https://wbhfradio.org/first-baby-of-new-year-welcomed-at-piedmont-cartersville-medical-center/) - Bryson Shane Jenkins, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and 20 1/4 inches long, was the first baby of the year born at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Proud parents Kaley Ely and Michael Jenkins welcomed their healthy baby boy at 9:42 a.m. on January 1 at Piedmont Cartersville. Staci Kenner-Fuller, MD of Cartersville OB/GYN Associates, delivered the
- [Adairsville Boy Missing](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-boy-missing/) - The Adairsville Police Department would like the public to be informed about the following in regards to 12-year-old Lavin Holloway: Friday night, at about 7:45, Lavin Andrew Holloway was discovered missing. His father checked with his friends and neighbors and walked to all the areas he thought Lavin might be. At about 10:00, Lavin’s father
- [Canine Arrests Cartersville Woman](https://wbhfradio.org/canine-arrests-cartersville-woman/) - BCSO deputies used a canine at a residence on Holt Road near Cartersville to arrest a 63-year-old woman accused of shooting at two UPS employees on Tuesday night. The two employees parked at the end of the driveway and walked to the house to deliver a package. They announced themselves to Pamela Kellam Holt, who
- [Flood Watch Until 7:00 Tonight](https://wbhfradio.org/flood-watch-until-700-tonight/) - The National Weather Service issued a flood watch throughout Georgia, including Bartow County, until 7:00 tonight. Excessive runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Areas of heavy rainfall will slowly move across
- [Cartersville Man Accused of Child Molestation](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-accused-of-child-molestation/) - Law enforcement arrested 47-year-old Bernard Thompson of Cartersville in Rome after Coosa Valley News reported Thursday that he tried to meet up and engage in sexual relations with a child under 16 years. Thompson allegedly engaged in graphic written material describing sex acts he wanted to perform on the child. Police added that he then
- [Cartersville Man Reportedly Floods Floyd County Jail](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-reportedly-floods-floyd-county-jail/) - On December 27th, Floyd County news outlets reported that inmate 25-year-old Jesse Tyra Glaze of Cartersville flooded the N block of the Floyd County Jail. He allegedly broke three fire sprinklers. The FCSO charged him with criminal damage to property in the second degree, felony interference with government property, and unlawful acts of violence in
- [Man Accused Of Custody Interference Tased During Arrest](https://wbhfradio.org/man-accused-of-custody-interference-tased-during-arrest/) - Cartersville Police had to use force to arrest 36-year-old Paris Deshun Scott of Cartersville at an apartment on Ridge Row Drive on December 27th. Three days earlier, a complainant stated that on December 6th, she met Scott at the apartment to drop off their juvenile daughter. She said they agreed for him to watch her
- [DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-urges-georgians-not-to-go-to-hospital-emergency-departments-for-covid-testing/) - Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing should not go to hospital emergency departments unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring urgent medical attention. Asymptomatic individuals or individuals with mild symptoms should find testing sites other than hospital emergency departments. COVID-19 testing locations are
- ["Omicron Variant Predominant And Spreading Rapidly" - Op-Ed by Piedmont Cartersville Chief Medical Officer](https://wbhfradio.org/omicron-variant-predominant-and-spreading-rapidly-op-ed-by-piedmont-cartersville-chief-medical-officer/) - Hospitals across the country are often full at this time of year because of seasonal illnesses, like the flu. This year, however, we are also still contending with COVID-19. In addition to the Delta variant, which caused the largest and worse surge of the pandemic, thus far, the Omicron variant is now the predominant variant
- [USACE Allatoona Lake to Accept Christmas Trees for Recycling](https://wbhfradio.org/usace-allatoona-lake-to-accept-christmas-trees-for-recycling/) - MOBILE, Ala. – The Allatoona Lake Project Management Office announced today that they will accept unwanted, live Christmas Trees for recycling beginning Dec. 26, 2021 until Jan. 8, 2022 at seven drop-off sites around the lake. Artificial trees will not be accepted. The seven drop-off locations include: Allatoona Operations Project Management Office Victoria Day-Use Parking Area
- [Bartow County Sees an All-Time Low Unemployment Rate](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sees-an-all-time-low-unemployment-rate/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 1.9 percent, down three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.6 percent. “We are seeing the highest number of employed Georgians in our state’s history,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. “Looking
- [Health department sets special days/hours for Covid vaccination appointments](https://wbhfradio.org/health-department-sets-special-days-hours-for-covid-vaccination-appointments/) - Cartersville, GA: Beginning January 3, 2022, the Bartow County Health Department, 100 Zena Drive, Cartersville, will schedule all Covid-19 vaccinations, including initial doses and boosters, by appointment only at certain hours on Tuesday and Thursdays. Call 770-382-1920 to schedule an appointment. Tuesdays 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. -- ages 12 and over Tuesdays 3
- [FDA expands eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech booster  16- and 17-year-olds now eligible](https://wbhfradio.org/fda-expands-eligibility-for-pfizer-biontech-booster-16-and-17-year-olds-now-eligible/) - ROME, GA: The FDA has expanded eligibility for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 booster dose to 16- and 17-year-olds, and health departments in Northwest Georgia have expanded their Covid-19 booster offering to include this age group for this particular vaccine. “Everyone ages 16 and older can get a booster shot,” says Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for
- [Omicron Variant Detected in Georgia - Third Confirmed Case in Georgia Resident](https://wbhfradio.org/omicron-variant-detected-in-georgia-third-confirmed-case-in-georgia-resident/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual has mild COVID symptoms and is isolating at home. Contact tracing is underway to identify close contacts at risk of COVID-19 infection. Previously, two cases of the
- [Georgia Power employees from Plant Bowen, Cartersville help restore the Black Pioneer Cemetery in Euharlee   ](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-employees-from-plant-bowen-cartersville-help-restore-the-black-pioneer-cemetery-in-euharlee/) - Monday, December 6, 2021 – Employees from Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen have worked tirelessly at the restoration of the Black Pioneer Cemetery in Euharlee. They started a few years back to restore the walking paths and help preserve the graves. Mother nature and a major storm threw them some additional challenges. The trees have been
- [Two Perish In House Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/two-perish-in-house-fire/) - Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton confirmed with WBHF that 24-year-old Taylor Hammond and 14-month-old Lennon Hammond perished in a home fire early Sunday morning. Cartersville Fire Battalion Chief Hagen Champion said that CFD and CPD units responded to 8 Oakdale Drive at 3:33 a.m. and got to a fully-involved home within five minutes. After a
- [Omicron Variant Detected in Georgia:  New Variant Reinforces the Need for Vaccination and Testing](https://wbhfradio.org/omicron-variant-detected-in-georgia-new-variant-reinforces-the-need-for-vaccination-and-testing/) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID- 19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant. The individual is isolating at home and
- [Murder Suspect Booked Into Bartow County Jail](https://wbhfradio.org/murder-suspect-booked-into-bartow-county-jail/) - Bartow County deputies booked 29-year-old Cory James Slaughter of Mableton into the jail on Thursday night for murder. At about 4:07 Thursday afternoon, Bartow County E911 responded to a domestic violence incident in progress at an Old Allatoona Road residence. The information received was that a female was being assaulted with a hammer by a
- [Murder Suspect Booked Into Bartow County Jail](https://wbhfradio.org/murder-suspect-booked-into-bartow-county-jail-2/) - Bartow County deputies booked 29-year-old Cory James Slaughter of Mableton into the jail on Thursday night for murder. At about 4:07 Thursday afternoon, Bartow County E911 responded to a domestic violence incident in progress at an Old Allatoona Road residence. The information received was that a female was being assaulted with a hammer by a
- [Levi’s Call Subject Found In Good Health](https://wbhfradio.org/13228-2/) - The Paulding County E911 Center notified the BCSO that Levi’s Call subject Cataleya Marie Buttram had been located and reunited with her mother and was in good health. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation activated Levi’s Call Wednesday night on behalf of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. According to Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap, deputies went
- [Abducted Girl Found Safe](https://wbhfradio.org/abducted-girl-found-safe/) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation indicted at around 7:15 this morning that they found Cataleya Marie Buttram safe and unharmed. The GBI activated Levi's Call last night on behalf of the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. They said 25-year-old Ricky Lee Buttram of Acworth abducted her. We have no further information at this time.
- [Bartow County Man Abducted Child](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-man-abducted-child/) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation activated Levi's Call on behalf of the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. The subject is Cataleya Marie Buttram, a mixed female two years of age. She has brown eyes and brown hair and weighs 20 pounds. 25-year-old Ricky Lee Buttram of Acworth abducted her. He is a 25-year-old black male who
- [World AIDS Day December 1 - Prevention is Treatment](https://wbhfradio.org/world-aids-day-december-1-prevention-is-treatment/) - World AIDS Day December 1 Prevention is Treatment Atlanta – World AIDS Day, observed each year on December 1, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have died from an HIV-related illness. Started in 1988, World
- [Man Busted For Allegedly Selling Cocaine](https://wbhfradio.org/man-busted-for-allegedly-selling-cocaine/) - Cartersville Police arrested 27-year-old Ernesto Javier Murillo Betancourt of Cartersville outside of The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and obstructing a law enforcement officer. An off-duty officer stated he saw Betancourt trying to sell come to an unknown male in the bathroom. After the officer identified
- [BBB Tip: Shop safely on Cyber Monday](https://wbhfradio.org/bbb-tip-shop-safely-on-cyber-monday/) - ATLANTA — The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. But like so much else in 2021, not all deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts predicted that many online shopping activities and special holiday sales started as early as Halloween
- [Bartow County Unemployment Rate Tied All-Time Low, 2.2% in Oct. and  4.7% one year ago.](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-unemployment-rate-tied-all-time-low-2-2-in-oct-and-4-7-one-year-ago/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County tied an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.2 percent in October. A year ago, the rate was 4.7 percent. "We are continuing to see all-time low unemployment rates across the state along with job growth in all of our statistical areas,” said Commissioner
- [Georgia Senate panel approves map that keeps all of Bartow in District 11](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-senate-panel-approves-map-that-keeps-all-of-bartow-in-district-11/) - A Georgia Senate panel approved a Republican-Drawn congressional district map this afternoon. This Map was first revealed on Wednesday, just 25 hours before the vote took place. A previously proposed map showed roughly half of Bartow County as part of Georgia's 14th Congressional District, which is currently represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This new
- [BARTOW COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AWARDED INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-library-system-awarded-institute-of-museum-and-library-services-grant/) - Bartow County Library System receives $31,291 in American Rescue Plan funding Cartersville, GA: Bartow County Library System has been awarded $31,291 in American Rescue Plan funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through a competitive grant process. The library’s application was one of only 390 projects selected from 572 applications
- [Environmental advocates say plans to close Bartow County ash pond could contaminate groundwater](https://wbhfradio.org/environmental-advocates-say-georgia-powers-plans-to-close-bartow-countyash-pond-could-contaminate-groundwater/) - This story was originally covered on WBHF Radio airwaves. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division heard many speakers during a recent virtual public hearing, and nearly all of them had the same message: Georgia Power must change course on its plans to close a coal ash pond at Plant Bowen. The attendees are not
- [Cartersville Defense Scores Three Touchdowns, Shuts Out Lithonia](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-defense-scores-three-touchdowns-shuts-out-lithonia/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Lithonia Bulldogs on Friday night 51-0 during the first round of the GHSA Class-5A state playoffs. Cartersville’s defense stole the show in the first half. On Lithonia’s opening drive, Myles Forristall recovered a fumble and ran it into the end zone for an early 7-0 Canes lead. But the
- [Cass Falls to St. Pius](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-falls-to-st-pius/) - The Cass Colonels fell to the St. Pius Lions on Friday night 42-9 during the first round of the GHSA Class-5A state playoffs. The Cass offense moved the ball methodically down the field for most of the first half and didn’t punt the ball away until late in the third quarter. On Cass’ opening possession,
- [A Cartersville Man is Sentenced in West Virginia for Drug Distribution](https://wbhfradio.org/a-cartersville-man-is-sentenced-in-west-virginia-for-drug-distribution/) - CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – William Gregory Chappell, of Cartersville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 168 months for drug distribution and firearms charges, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Chappell, age 35, pleaded guilty to one count of “Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute and Distribute Controlled Substances” and one count of
- [Two Arrested on Stabbing Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/two-arrested-on-stabbing-charges/) - On November 8, 2021, the Cartersville Police Department responded to Puckett Street in Cartersville due to a report of a stabbing. The victim was transported to the Cartersville Medical Center for treatment. Officers identified two suspects involved in the incident. Misty Wood, age 44 of Cartersville, was later located and arrested for her involvement in
- [Cartersville-Bartow Chamber 2021 IMPACT Award Recipients Five individuals selected](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-bartow-chamber-2021-impact-award-recipients-five-individuals-selected/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA (November 9, 2021) - Each year, five individuals under the age of 40 are selected for an IMPACT Award by the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce. These current and emerging professionals within the business community are leading the field in their line of work and are making significant impacts in their community through
- [Cartersville School Board Meeting Notes](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-meeting-notes/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, November 8, 2021. Cartersville High School was the host for this month’s meeting. Character Word for the Month- COOPERATION: Working together to accomplish a common goal. Stellar Performers The Matthew Hill-Michael Dean HEARTS Employee of the Month for November (Teacher) is
- [Details On Friday's Fiery I-75](https://wbhfradio.org/details-on-fridays-fiery-i-75/) - A fiery accident on Friday afternoon led to a long delay on I-75 northbound just south of Adairsville. The driver of a vehicle in the middle lane lost control. The vehicle rotated counterclockwise in front of a vehicle in the left lane and off the west side. That vehicle struck the face of a guardrail
- [High School Football First Round Opponents](https://wbhfradio.org/high-school-football-first-round-opponents/) - We now know the opponents of our local schools competing in the first round of the Georgia High School Football playoffs next Friday. As the top seed in Region 7-5A, Cartersville will host Lithonia, the four seed from Region 5. Cass is the fourth seed in Region 7-5A. They will travel two Saint Pius the
- [A Rome woman dies in a three-vehicle crash in Bartow County Wednesday evening.](https://wbhfradio.org/a-rome-woman-dies-in-a-three-vehicle-crash-in-bartow-county-wednesday-evening/) - According to Emerson Police reports, the crash occurred on November 3, 2021, at approximately 7:38 p.m. A Chrysler 300 driven by 79-year-old Joan Terrell of Rome was traveling north on I-75 just north of Red Top Mountain Road. The vehicle left the west side of the roadway for unknown reasons and crossed over the median
- [Gov. Kemp Names New Division of Family & Children Services Interim Director](https://wbhfradio.org/gov-kemp-names-new-division-of-family-children-services-interim-director/) - JULY 16, 2021 Candice Broce is a Cartersville native. Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Candice Broce, Chief Operating Officer for the Governor's Office, will serve as interim Director of the Division of Family & Children Services, effective immediately. "Candice Broce has served in numerous vital roles in my administration and I deeply
- [Bartow County Labor Force Increased in June, the Unemployment Rate Increased in June to 3.9%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-labor-force-increased-in-june-the-unemployment-rate-increased-in-june-to-3-9/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County’s labor force increased in June. "We are continuing to see an increase in the number of jobs available and very few actual reported layoffs through the WARN system, both good signs of an improving economy,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “We must continue
- [Cherokee Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Samir Patel Appointed Substitute Prosecutor for Several Fulton County Cases](https://wbhfradio.org/cherokee-judicial-circuit-district-attorney-samir-patel-appointed-substitute-prosecutor-for-several-fulton-county-cases/) - JULY 21, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the Office of the Attorney General has appointed substitute prosecutors to handle the matters of State of Georgia v. Devin Brosnan and Garrett Rolfe, Fulton County Superior Court and State of Georgia v. Roland Claud, Mark Gardner, Lonnie Hood, Armon Jones, Willie Sauls and Ivory
- [Masks will be optional in Bartow County Schools](https://wbhfradio.org/masks-will-be-optional-in-bartow-county-schools/) - Masks will be optional in Bartow County Schools this fall. On Monday, Bartow County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Phillip Page told WBHF that mask use will not be mandated when school is back in session next month. “At this point in time, in working through our teacher and parent advisory committees, that recommendation
- [Circle of Advancement preps kids in need with Summer Sendoff](https://wbhfradio.org/circle-of-advancement-preps-kids-in-need-with-summer-sendoff/) - Local nonprofits team up to prepare children for a return to school. The Circle of Advancement is an organization that aims to uplift at-risk and underprivileged youth in Bartow County, and it has formed a collaboration with Bartow Give a Kid a Chance to present the third annual Summer Sendoff. Circle of Advancement co-founder Silken
- [19% of Bartow renters are in arrears as eviction ban is extended](https://wbhfradio.org/19-of-bartow-renters-are-in-arrears-as-eviction-ban-is-extended/) - Article edited on Aug. 4 at 3:31 p.m. to clarify that landlords are also eligible for rental assistance. On Tuesday the Biden administration announced a new ban on evictions for many renters after the moratorium expired this weekend. This was driven largely by the high levels of transmission of COVID-19 in many areas of
- [Georgia Power offers tips and outage resources for customers ahead of expected impacts from Tropical Storm Fred](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-offers-tips-and-outage-resources-for-customers-ahead-of-expected-impacts-from-tropical-storm-fred/) - The storm is expected to bring rain, gusty winds into Georgia on Tuesday The company urges customers to focus on safety ATLANTA – August 16, 2021 – Tropical Storm Fred is expected to cross into Georgia on Tuesday bringing with it the potential for heavy rains and gusty winds. Georgia Power encourages customers to
- [Northwest Georgia health departments* offering third vaccine dose to qualifying individuals](https://wbhfradio.org/northwest-georgia-health-departments-offering-third-vaccine-dose-to-qualifying-individuals/) - ROME, GA: According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments. People should get the same
- [         Free drive-up COVID-19 testing available in Bartow and Catoosa counties](https://wbhfradio.org/free-drive-up-covid-19-testing-available-in-bartow-and-catoosa-counties/) - ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health has contracted with MAKO Medical to provide free COVID-19 testing at convenient locations around the state. In Northwest Georgia, MAKO Medical will provide free drive-up COVID-19 testing in Bartow County on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Thursday, August 26 and in Catoosa County on Mondays and Wednesdays
- [Georgia DCA urges landlords and tenants to apply for rental assistance](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-dca-urges-landlords-and-tenants-to-apply-for-rental-assistance/) - Rental assistance is up for grabs through the Georgia Rental Assistance Program, both for landlords and tenants. Last week Georgia Department of Community Affairs Deputy Commissioner of Housing Tonya Curry told WBHF that so far 89 households in Bartow County have been served by the program, which aims to bring past-due rent and utility payments
- [Bartow County will be the site of a new Food City Supermarket](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-will-be-the-site-of-a-new-food-city-supermarket/) - Updated at 4:19 p.m. on August 25. Food City Markets announced that Bartow County will be the site of one of its newest stores, which will be located at Joe Frank Harris Parkway & Mac Johnson Road NW. At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief
- [Free drive-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Emerson](https://wbhfradio.org/free-drive-up-covid-19-testing-site-opens-in-emerson/) - Tomorrow the free drive-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Emerson. The Georgia Department of Public Health has contracted with MAKO Medical to provide the tests. The Bartow County site is at LakePointe Sports Complex at 261 Stars Way in Emerson, and it will operate weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7
- [Bartow County’s Unemployment Rate at All-Time Low in July](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-countys-unemployment-rate-at-all-time-low-in-july/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County registered an all-time low unemployment rate in July as the number of employed rose more than 600. "We are seeing positive labor market data across the state,” said Commissioner Butler. “The unemployment rate is down in every region, county, and metropolitan statistical area reflecting the
- [Georgia Power provides energy assistance programs for customers  as summer heat continues](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-provides-energy-assistance-programs-for-customers-as-summer-heat-continues/) - Company helps income-qualifying customers make payments, manage energy use this summer and year-round ATLANTA – August 27, 2021 – With temperatures frequently exceeding 90 degrees across much of the state and the heat index near 100, Georgia Power is reminding customers that the company offers energy assistance programs to those in need of help paying
- [GDOL and Textron Host Recruitment Sessions in September 2, 9, and 16.](https://wbhfradio.org/gdol-and-textron-host-recruitment-sessions-in-september-2-9-and-16/) - The Georgia Department of Labor is partnering with Textron GSE to host a series of virtual recruitment information sessions between 11 am and 1 pm on September 2, 9, and 16. The company is looking to fill over sixty positions including Assembler-Manufacturing 6621359839, Electrical Assembler 6621460959, Industrial Painter 6621443389, Material Handler 6621422099, Quality Inspector 6621503149,
- [BLOOD ASSURANCE TO COMMEMORATE NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH WITH TRAIT TESTING](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-to-commemorate-national-sickle-cell-awareness-month-with-trait-testing/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 14, 2021) – For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Blood Assurance will offer blood donors the opportunity to find out if they carry Sickle Cell Trait. The free and voluntary program, which takes place during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, will be available to blood donors until Sept.
- [Texas Roadhouse Brings 200 New Jobs to Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/texas-roadhouse-brings-200-new-jobs-to-cartersville/) - Cartersville, GA (September 15, 2021) – Texas Roadhouse is bringing its legendary hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and made-from-scratch side dishes to Cartersville and currently hiring for all full and part-time positions. Construction began earlier this year and the 7,570 square foot restaurant, at 195 Main Street Market Place, is scheduled to open in mid-November for dining
- [Safe to get COVID, flu vaccines at same time - Bartow County Health Department offering both shots](https://wbhfradio.org/safe-to-get-covid-flu-vaccines-at-same-time-bartow-county-health-department-offering-both-shots/) - ROME, GA: Public health officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District are urging Northwest Georgians to protect themselves, their families, and those around them by getting vaccinated against influenza as the state enters flu season while experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant. “COVID-19 is still here, still sending Northwest
- [Georgia Power Proposes Risky Coal Ash Pond Closure at Plant Bowen](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-proposes-risky-coal-ash-pond-closure-at-plant-bowen/) - Likelihood of Sinkholes Risks Widespread Water Contamination Thursday, October 7, 2021 Press Release from Sierra Club CARTERSVILLE, GA — The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will host an online public hearing at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 on Georgia Power’s proposed plan for toxic coal ash located at Plant Bowen. EPD released the draft permit on Sept. 14 for
- [Georgia Stone Products withdraws quarry application](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-stone-products-withdraws-quarry-application/) - Commissioner Steve Taylor will not hear a controversial application for a limestone quarry off highway 140 outside Adairsville. Commissioner Taylor was initially set to consider this item during Thursday’s scheduled hearing, however Bartow County Zoning Administrator Richard Osborne announced on Wednesday afternoon that Georgia Stone Products withdrew their application. The Bartow County Planning Commission
- [Mayor of Adairsville urges residents to attend hearing on proposed quarry](https://wbhfradio.org/mayor-of-adairsville-urges-residents-to-attend-hearing-on-proposed-quarry/) - Citizens will have the opportunity to speak their minds about a proposed limestone mining quarry just outside Adairsville city limits. An application has been submitted to the Bartow County Planning Commission requesting that this property, located at 1620 Highway 140, be rezoned to allow the building of a quarry. The city of Adairsville
- [Celebrate Fall on October 9 at the Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival](https://wbhfradio.org/celebrate-fall-on-october-9-at-the-euharlee-covered-bridge-fall-festival/) - Euharlee, GA – The City of Euharlee is preparing to host its annual Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival on Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 am to 5:00pm. The public is invited to attend this free event, located in Frankie Harris Park in downtown Euharlee. Celebrate Fall and cooler temperatures with family fun at this event.
- [Georgia DPH Follows Federal Recommendations For COVID Booster Shots](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-dph-follows-federal-recommendations-for-covid-booster-shots/) - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will follow the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for COVID vaccine booster shots. The recommendations for COVID vaccine booster shots are: • People 65 years and older and residents in long-term
- [Appalachian Regional Commission Names Lillie Read as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow](https://wbhfradio.org/appalachian-regional-commission-names-lillie-read-as-appalachian-leadership-institute-fellow/) - Lillie Read to Represent Georgia in Intensive Regional Leadership Development Program September 30, 2021, CARTERSVILLE – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Lillie Read, Director of the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority, to participate in the 2021-2022 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute. As an Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow, Lillie will participate in an extensive, nine-month
- [Ahead of quarry hearing, Adairsville locals point to endangered species, property values](https://wbhfradio.org/ahead-of-quarry-hearing-adairsville-locals-point-to-endangered-species-property-values/) - On Oct 4, the Bartow County Planning Commission will hear an application for a proposed limestone quarry off Highway 140, just outside Adairsville city limits. Opponents of the application say that the mining operation could pose threats to property values, traffic safety, and a local endangered plant. The city of Adairsville is also on record
- [From Cabin to College: How Martha Berry and the Berry Schools Shaped Education in Northwest Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/from-cabin-to-college-how-martha-berry-and-the-berry-schools-shaped-education-in-northwest-georgia/) - Lunch & Learn Lecture Presented by Rachel McLucas Cartersville, GA – October 8, 2021– Join us at the Bartow History Museum on October 20, 2021 at noon for a presentation by Rachel McLucas, the Curator of Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum at Berry College. McLucas will discuss the impact that the Berry Schools
- [Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood shortage:  Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct.16-31](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-enters-third-week-of-emergency-blood-shortage-upcoming-blood-donation-opportunities-oct-16-31/) - Donations needed now to help those battling cancer and other serious conditions Adairsville 10/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Adairsville High School, 519 Old Highway 41 Cartersville 10/26/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street White 10/28/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cass High School, 1000 Colonel
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-16/) - October 11, 2021 The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 11, 2021. Cartersville Elementary School was the host for this month’s meeting. Character Word for the Month- CITIZENSHIP: Being law abiding, loyal and involved in service to school, community, and country. The CES Cub Scout Pack for
- [Free Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Remains Available in Northwest Georgia -  Floyd test site returns to original location](https://wbhfradio.org/free-drive-up-covid-19-testing-remains-available-in-northwest-georgia-floyd-test-site-returns-to-original-location/) - ROME, GA: Free drive-up COVID-19 testing is moving back to the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., in Rome beginning October 12. The Floyd County test site was temporarily relocated to State Mutual Stadium in Rome because of the recent Coosa Valley Fair. Free testing will be offered Monday through Saturday
- [Bartow Schools Report New Record High ACT Scores](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-schools-report-new-record-high-act-scores/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (October 13, 2021) – For the first time in system history, Bartow County students beat the national average on the ACT, but that's not all, their composite score reached an all-time high! The Class of 2021 recorded an average composite score of 20.9, compared to the national average of 20.3. All three
- [Evening Lecture: Historic Restoration in Euharlee Presented by Katie Gobbi](https://wbhfradio.org/evening-lecture-historic-restoration-in-euharlee-presented-by-katie-gobbi/) - Cartersville, GA – October 14, 2021– Join us at the Bartow History Museum on October 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation by Katie Gobbi, the Director of the Euharlee Welcome Center & History Museum. Gobbi will discuss the recovery and restoration of the Euharlee Presbyterian Church sanctuary and cemetery following the devastating storm
- [Appointments for Tallatoona CAP's Low Income Home Water Assistance Program Starts in November](https://wbhfradio.org/appointments-for-tallatoona-caps-low-income-home-water-assistance-program-starts-in-november/) - Tallatoona CAP, Inc. Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) November 1, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Tallatoona CAP will begin scheduling appointments for the LIHWAP Water Assistance Program. During the months of November and December, only households with disconnected service or a past due account balance may schedule an appointment. Beginning January 3, 2022, at
- [Interviews with Emerson City Council Candidates](https://wbhfradio.org/interviews-with-emerson-city-council-candidates/) - Four candidates (Jaretta Shaw , Jody Bishop, Chip Wright, and Stephen Bo Jordan) are campaigning for two at large positions on the Emerson City Council, vacated by Donnie Bagwell and Ed Brush. WBHF spoke with each candidate to learn more about their platforms. Ashley Peterson 31 · Emerson Council Debates 2021 This race will be
- [Bartow History Museum to Lead Euharlee Cemetery Tour](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-history-museum-to-lead-euharlee-cemetery-tour/) - Cartersville, GA – October 18, 2021– Join the Bartow History Museum on Saturday, November 6 for tours through the historic cemeteries of Downtown Euharlee. Bartow History Museum tour guides will lead attendees through the Euharlee Presbyterian and the Euharlee Baptist Church cemeteries. The tour will also include stops in the reclaimed Black Pioneer Cemetery that
- [Interviews with Candidates for Euharlee Mayor: Ronald Nesbitt and Craig Guyton](https://wbhfradio.org/interviews-with-candidates-for-euharlee-mayor-ronald-nesbitt-and-craig-guyton/) - Two candidates are vying for the open seat of Euharlee Mayor, vacated by Mayor Steve Worthington. Both candidates, Ronald Nesbitt and Craig Guyton, previously served on the Euharlee City Council. WBHF spoke with both of these candidates to learn more about their platforms. Ashley Peterson 31 · Interview with Euharlee Mayor Candidates This race
- [BARTOW COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS PROCLAMATION TO ESTABLISH MS. DOT DAY](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-board-of-education-signs-proclamation-to-establish-ms-dot-day/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (October 18, 2021) – Icon: it’s a fitting word to describe our very own Ms. Dot Frasier. She’s successful and admired in Bartow County and beyond. At 86 years young, Ms. Dot has been serving Bartow County children for the last 63 years, and she shows no signs of slowing down. While
- [Interview with Kingston Council Candidate, Roxie Pritchett, Post 1](https://wbhfradio.org/interview-with-kingston-council-candidate-roxie-pritchett-post-1/) - The city of Kingston has one contested race on the November 2nd, ballot. Roxie Pritchett and Alan Cochran are running for the Post 1 council seat; council member Louise Howell is retiring from the post. Roxie Pritchett came into the WBHF studio to discuss her candidacy. Alan Cochran was also invited to speak with us
- [COVID Vaccine Recommended for Children 5-11 Years Old](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-vaccine-recommended-for-children-5-11-years-old/) - Vaccination, with other preventive measures, can protect children from COVID-19 Atlanta – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will offer Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine to children 5-11 years old.
- [Floyd is Now Atrium Health Floyd](https://wbhfradio.org/floyd-is-now-atrium-health-floyd/) - New branding reflects integration, opportunity with Southeast's leading health system ROME, Ga. (Oct. 28, 2021) – Floyd is now officially Atrium Health Floyd. Today marks the introduction of a new brand resulting from the strategic combination of the Floyd health system and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health. The new Atrium Health Floyd brand reflects and
- [Booster Doses Authorized for Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines](https://wbhfradio.org/booster-doses-authorized-for-moderna-and-jj-covid-vaccines/) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID vaccine Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These boosters are in addition to previously approved booster doses of Pfizer vaccine. For
- [BBB Scam Alert: Child tax credits are coming, and so are the scammers!](https://wbhfradio.org/bbb-scam-alert-child-tax-credits-are-coming-and-so-are-the-scammers/) - ATLANTA — From July 15 through Dec. 2021, if you qualify for payments through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced sending monthly payments through direct deposit, paper check, or debit cards. These payments are an advance on the child tax credit, which means eligible people will get up to half of
- [25-Year-Old Killed In Crash Thursday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/25-year-old-killed-in-crash-thursday-morning/) - 25-year-old Benjamin Black of Cartersville suffered fatal injuries from a three-vehicle crash near the Chick-fil-A distribution center at 726 Cassville White Road on Thursday morning. Georgia State Patrol preliminary investigative findings show that just after 7:00, Black was driving a gray Toyota Corolla west on Cassville White Road. A silver Hyundai Elantra and a white
- [Sunday Accident Kills One](https://wbhfradio.org/sunday-accident-kills-one/) - An accident on I-75 northbound about two miles south of the State Route 140 exit in Adairsville claimed the life of 30-year-old Kara Baker of Hillsboro, Tennessee, at around 8:20 Sunday morning. A Dodge Durango Citadel carrying four family members from Chicago, Illinois, traveled in the right lane negotiating a downhill curve during rainy conditions.
- [Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville.](https://wbhfradio.org/fourth-of-july-parade-and-activities-set-for-cartersville/) - Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2021 with events on Saturday and Sunday. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 3rd, and music, vendors and fireworks will is set for Sunday, July 4th at Dellinger Park beginning at 3:00 PM. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with
- [Cartersville City School Board Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-school-board-meeting-highlights/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 14, 2021. Stellar Performers recognized: Literary State Winner of Oral Humorous category: Ian Kamau Georgia Scholars: Allison Archer, Bill Archer, Kevin Barnhart, Margaret Gaines, Juliana Hartley, Paul Hassler, Chloe Satterfield, Micole Sy, Alice Terry 2020-2021 Retirees and
- [Chattahoochee Tech Welcomes Lewis Collum to Board of Directors](https://wbhfradio.org/chattahoochee-tech-welcomes-lewis-collum-to-board-of-directors/) - Chattahoochee Technical College recently welcomed local business leader Lewis Collum to the college’s Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of transportation and logistical experience, Collum currently serves as the chief financial officer of Taylor Transport in Cartersville. He was instrumental in developing Taylor Transport from a small trucking company that provided local services
- [Cartersville School Board Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-meeting-highlights-3/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 14, 2021. Stellar Performers recognized: Literary State Winner of Oral Humorous category: Ian Kamau Georgia Scholars: Allison Archer, Bill Archer, Kevin Barnhart, Margaret Gaines, Juliana Hartley, Paul Hassler, Chloe Satterfield, Micole Sy, Alice Terry 2020-2021 Retirees and
- [Cartersville Twister Going To Olympics](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-twister-going-to-olympics/) - The United States has a new men’s all-around gymnastics champion who’s going to the Olympics. It is a former Cartersville Twisters Gymnastics team member. 21-year-old Brody Malone continued to add to his collection of 2021 hardware Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Malone captured the U.S. senior men’s all-around title with a 170.700
- [Celebrate World Blood Donor Day with Blood Assurance!](https://wbhfradio.org/celebrate-world-blood-donor-day-with-blood-assurance/) - WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED FOR ONGOING BLOOD DONATION AT BLOOD ASSURANCE AND ENCOURAGES DONORS TO GIVE BLOOD AND KEEP THE WORLD-BEATING CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (June 8, 2021) – Blood transfusions are the most frequent procedure performed in hospitals with more than 33,000 daily donations required to meet patient needs in the U.S.
- [New Immunization Requirement for Rising 11th Grade Students Starting July 1st](https://wbhfradio.org/new-immunization-requirement-for-rising-11th-grade-students-starting-july-1st/) - ROME, GA: Under a new state rule, effective July 1, all students entering the 11th grade require proof of a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) unless they received their first dose on or after their 16th birthday. “Incoming high school juniors who turn 16 before the start of next school year can
- [Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau Awarded Explore Georgia Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant ](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-bartow-county-convention-visitors-bureau-awarded-explore-georgia-tourism-recovery-marketing-grant/) - Grant funding will provide financial support for tourism marketing campaign. June 4, 2021 – The Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced it has been awarded a Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant from Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). The Explore Georgia Tourism Recovery
- [The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education Met for a Called Meeting, Thursday, June 3, 2021. ](https://wbhfradio.org/the-cartersville-city-schools-board-of-education-met-for-a-called-meeting-thursday-june-3-2021/) - During the Business Session, the Board approved a Resolution of the Cartersville School Board providing for the recommendation to the City of Cartersville, Georgia of the approval of the issuance of $59,700,000 City of Cartersville, Georgia general obligation bonds, series 2021. The Board also approved a Resolution for the City of Cartersville to enter
- [City of Cartersville Bond Rating Report](https://wbhfradio.org/city-of-cartersville-bond-rating-report/) - S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA’ bond rating to the City of Cartersville. This rating is essentially a two-notch boost from last year’s Moody’s Bond Rating. Click on the link below for more details. Standard & Poors Rating Report - May 2021
- [3-Year-Old Adairsville Boy Drowned](https://wbhfradio.org/3-year-old-adairsville-boy-drowned/) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Murray County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the drowning of a toddler from Adairsville at Carters Lake on Monday. The Daily Citizen-News reports that 911 received a call regarding a missing child at the lake after 2 p.m. The body of 3-year-old Malachi Holden was recovered from the water
- [COOSA VALLEY CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES EIGHTH ANNUAL AMERICAN FLAG PROJECT](https://wbhfradio.org/coosa-valley-credit-union-announces-eighth-annual-american-flag-project/) - ROME, GA (June 1, 2021) – Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run June 1 – July 4, 2021. “This is the eighth year of this project and to date, Coosa Valley has
- [Bartow County Posts Positive Numbers Across the Board in April:  Bartow County's Unemployment Rate Decreased to 3.3%](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-posts-positive-numbers-across-the-board-in-april-bartow-countys-unemployment-rate-decreased-to-3-3/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County saw positive over-the-month measures for every key indicator in April. “We had another strong month in April,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “We saw the unemployment rate decrease in every region and county, along with an over the month and over the
- [COVID Cases Update (05/23)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-05-23/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,324 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, eight more than yesterday. They also reported that Bartow County had 839 hospitalizations and 211 confirmed deaths. The number of hospitalizations and verified deaths is the same as yesterday. The public health department also reports
- [COVID Cases Update (05/22)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-05-22-2/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,316 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, one more than yesterday. They also reported that Bartow County had 839 hospitalizations and 211 confirmed deaths. The number of hospitalizations and verified deaths is the same as yesterday. The public health department also reports
- [VACCINATED PEOPLE CAN STILL GIVE BLOOD AND BLOOD ASSURANCE NEEDS DONORS NOW](https://wbhfradio.org/vaccinated-people-can-still-give-blood-and-blood-assurance-needs-donors-now/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA. (May 19, 2021) — Blood Assurance, the local blood provider, says they are receiving a lot of questions about blood donation from newly vaccinated potential donors. They want everyone to know that you can donate after you have received the COVID-19 vaccine. “We have been receiving a lot of calls about a deferral
- [Man Wanted For Reportedly Shooting At BCSO Deputies](https://wbhfradio.org/man-wanted-for-reportedly-shooting-at-bcso-deputies/) - The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who allegedly fired multiple shots at deputies on Tuesday night. Dispatch sent deputies to a residence on Mountain View Road near Acworth at around 8:50 about locating 39-year-old Justin Ray Green, who was living in an outside building on the property. Complainants reported Green to
- [Cryo Freezer Manufacturing Facility Coming To Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/cryo-freezer-manufacturing-facility-coming-to-bartow-county/) - This morning, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that IC Biomedical would make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. IC Biomedical is a producer of cryogenic freezers. As demand for medical-grade freezers continues to surge, the facility will deliver more than 80 jobs to Bartow County. IC Biomedical manufactures premium
- [Local Accused of Assault & Kidnapping](https://wbhfradio.org/local-accused-of-assault-kidnapping/) - Bartow County deputies arrested a 34-year-old man accused of wrecking his SUV into his girlfriend’s SUV, kidnapping her four-year-old child, and leaving the scene. The girlfriend stated she and her three children left Gene Patrick Tomlinson’s home on Bells Ferry Road near White at around three a.m. on Sunday. She said Tomlinson started following her
- [GaDOE Awarding Over $14 Million in L4GA Literacy Grants to School Districts](https://wbhfradio.org/gadoe-awarding-over-14-million-in-l4ga-literacy-grants-to-school-districts/) - May 13, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a third round of Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grants to 19 school districts, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today. The grants awarded today total $14,755,936. “The L4GA grant has proven successful for improved literacy in the classroom and
- [Two Cartersville Museums Receive Awards from Georgia Association of Museums](https://wbhfradio.org/two-cartersville-museums-receive-awards-from-georgia-association-of-museums/) - Cartersville, GA, May 12, 2021– Booth Western Art Museum and Tellus Science Museum, each programs of Georgia Museums, Inc., received awards at the most recent Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) conference held in Statesboro in April 2021. Lynnette Torres Ivey, Program Manager of Special Projects at Booth Western Art Museum, received the GAM 2021 Emerging
- [HCA Healthcare to Sell North Georgia Hospital to AdventHealth (Redmond Regional Medical Center)](https://wbhfradio.org/hca-healthcare-to-sell-north-georgia-hospital-to-adventhealth-redmond-regional-medical-center/) - May 13, 2021 09:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Redmond Regional Medical Center, a 230 bed hospital in Rome, Georgia, to AdventHealth for approximately $635 million. The sale completes the company’s divestiture of
- [GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-bartow-county-4/) - Cartersville, GA (May 11, 2021) – On Monday, May 10, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that Isiah Gabriel Young, 17, was observed walking on Azalea Drive SE
- [Cartersville Schools Teacher of the Year Recognition, Kristen Kearney-Primary School, Emma James- Elementary School.Sarah Belisle Middle-School, Tish Terry-High School.](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-schools-teacher-of-the-year-recognition-kristen-kearney-primary-school-sarah-belisle-middle-school-tish-terry-high-school/) - Mrs. Kristen Kearney is the Teacher of the Year for Cartersville Primary School. Mrs. Kearney is in her 15th year of teaching, all at Cartersville City Schools. She began her career teaching fourth grade at Cartersville Elementary School for four years and then transferred to Cartersville Primary School where she has taught second grade for
- [CASS HIGH SCHOOL NAMES NEW BAND DIRECTOR](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-high-school-names-new-band-director/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (May 7, 2021) – The Cass High School Band will march to a different beat next year under the new leadership of Sam Iddings. “The Cass Band is a family,” says Iddings. “The band room is a place where students come to feel at home and to be a part of something
- [COVID Cases Update (05/09)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-05-09/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,250 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, seven more than yesterday. They also reported that Bartow County had 830 hospitalizations and 206 confirmed deaths. That is two more hospitalizations and one fewer death since yesterday. The public health department also reports 886,374
- [COVID Cases Update (05/08)](https://wbhfradio.org/12697-2/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,243 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, two more than yesterday’s total. They also reported that Bartow County had 828 hospitalizations and 207 confirmed deaths. That is one more hospitalization since yesterday and no verified deaths since April 16th. The public health
- [City of Cartersville Assistant City Manager Position Announcement](https://wbhfradio.org/city-of-cartersville-assistant-city-manager-position-announcement/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA - City Manager, Dan Porta, recommends Freddy Morgan, for the Assistant City Manager position for the City of Cartersville. Mr. Morgan is a dedicated public servant that has worked in local government for over thirty-one years. He has served as a Supervisor, Superintendent, Director, and Assistant City Manager at three municipalities, with his
- [Piedmont Healthcare and HCA Healthcare Sign Purchase Agreement for Several GA Hospitals, Including Cartersville Medical Ctr.](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-healthcare-and-hca-healthcare-sign-purchase-agreement-for-several-ga-hospitals-including-cartersville-medical-ctr/) - Atlanta, GA. (May 3, 2021) – Piedmont Healthcare has signed a purchase agreement with HCA Healthcare for the acquisition of several Georgia hospitals. Pending regulatory approval, Piedmont will acquire Eastside Medical Center in Snellville; Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon; and Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville. The organizations are targeting a
- [Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Jones Mill Rd.](https://wbhfradio.org/man-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-on-jones-mill-rd/) - According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the crash occurred on Jones Mill Road, Saturday, May 1, at 5:17 p.m. Thirty-three-year-old, Jamie Boilard Jr. died in the crash. According to reports, Boilard was traveling too fast for conditions. He lost control of his motorcycle while negotiating a curve. The motorcycle overturned and crossed the double yellow
- [Dr. Dana Nichols Named Interim President at Georgia Highlands College](https://wbhfradio.org/dr-dana-nichols-named-interim-president-at-georgia-highlands-college/) - Home › News › Apr 2021 Thursday, April 29th, 2021 University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley has named Dr. Dana Nichols as interim president of Georgia Highlands College, effective July 7, 2021. Dr. Nichols is currently the college’s chief academic officer and provost. She will succeed President Don Green, who has accepted a new position as president of
- [COVID Update (04/28)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-update/) - As of 2:50 Wednesday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,173 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 15 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported that Bartow County had 826 hospitalizations and 207 confirmed deaths. That is two more hospitalizations since yesterday and no verified deaths since April 16th. The public
- [BLOOD ASSURANCE SUSPENDING CONVALESCENT PLASMA COLLECTIONS AND COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING STARTING APRIL 29 TO FOCUS ON ALL OTHER BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-suspending-convalescent-plasma-collections-and-covid-19-antibody-testing-starting-april-29-to-focus-on-all-other-blood-donations-in-critical-need/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (April 27, 2021) — Blood Assurance, local non-profit blood supplier, will be suspending convalescent plasma collections and COVID-19 antibody testing starting April 29 due to increased vaccine rates, already having a healthy stockpile for patients in need, and the increased demand for all other blood donations such as whole blood, platelets and plasma.
- [Two Arrested For Rash of Car Break-Ins](https://wbhfradio.org/two-arrested-for-rash-of-car-break-ins/) - Cartersville Police arrested two young males on Monday suspected of conducting a rash of car break-ins on the southside of town on Sunday. Police recovered several stolen items. On Monday, investigators obtained surveillance footage from several victim’s residences depicting two males entering several vehicles throughout residential areas. Investigators identified both suspects and the vehicle they
- [DPH Will Resume J&J Vaccinations in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-will-resume-jj-vaccinations-in-georgia/) - Pending CDC Acceptance of ACIP Recommendation Atlanta – The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today recommended that the United States should resume Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations. Pending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) formal acceptance of the decision, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will again offer J&J vaccine to
- [Rydal Man Charged With Offenses Against Minors](https://wbhfradio.org/rydal-man-charged-with-offenses-against-minors/) - Bartow County deputies booked 66-year-old John Michael Bennett of Rydal into the jail on April 23rd on warrants from April 9th: four for sexual exploitation of children and five for violating the computer or electronic pornography and child exploitation prevention act. There is no further information.
- [Three-Year-Old Severely Injured In Fiery Crash](https://wbhfradio.org/three-year-old-severely-injured-in-fiery-crash/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash with a fire on I-75 southbound at around the Cartersville East Main Street exit on Sunday night at around 8:00. The crash involved a 2006 Nissan Altima, occupied by a 32-year-old male driver, a three-year-old female, and an eight-month-old male. The other vehicle involved was a
- [COVID Cases Update (04/26)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-04-26/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,150 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, ten more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 824 hospitalizations and 207 confirmed deaths. That is one more hospitalization and one more verified death since yesterday’s totals reported by the Georgia
- [21-Year-Old Severely Injured In SR 140 Crash](https://wbhfradio.org/21-year-old-severely-injured-in-sr-140-crash/) - On Saturday afternoon, a Georgia State Patrol trooper responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a Mitsubishi box truck on State Route 140 near Landers Road east of Rydal. The preliminary investigation determined the box truck was traveling east when it failed to maintain its travel lane by leaving the south side of State Route 140.
- [COVID Cases Update (04/24)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-04-24-2/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 11,140 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, ten more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 823 hospitalizations and 206 confirmed deaths. That is one less hospitalization and one less verified death since yesterday’s totals reported by the Georgia
- [I-75 Roadwork Continues Monday With Two Lanes Closed](https://wbhfradio.org/i-75-roadwork-continues-monday-with-two-lanes-closed/) - Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be resurfacing a portion of I-75, and close two left northbound lanes and the left shoulder. Motorists should expect delays. Georgia DOT scheduled the road work for Monday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The two left northbound lanes and the left shoulder of I-75 will
- [Two Locals Injured in Alabama Crash](https://wbhfradio.org/two-locals-injured-in-alabama-crash/) - A single-vehicle rollover occurring overnight in Cherokee County, Alabama, has reportedly sent two Cartersville males to the hospital. WEIS Radio in Centre, Alabama reports that wreck took place at around 1:45 am Friday on County Road 16. Floyd EMS transported one person for treatment, and Redmond EMS out of Cave Spring took the other to
- [Man Caught In Ceiling Of Local Restaurant](https://wbhfradio.org/man-caught-in-ceiling-of-local-restaurant/) - A traffic stop for a minor violation turned into a foot chase and property damage in Cartersville on Monday night. An officer observed a license plate on a 2001 silver Hyundai Santa Fe with no tag light and conducted a traffic stop in the Staples parking lot at around 8:42 p.m. When the officer exited
- [Georgia Environmental Protection Division Announces Annual Ban on Open Burning](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-environmental-protection-division-announces-annual-ban-on-open-burning/) - APRIL 22, 2021 Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The open burning ban has been in place during the summer ozone season since 2005. The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris during the summer ozone
- [Bartow County Posts Positive Numbers Across the Board in March](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-posts-positive-numbers-across-the-board-in-march/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County saw positive over-the-month measures for nearly every key indicator in March. “We had another strong month in March,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “We saw the unemployment rate drop in every single region and county, along with an increase in jobs across
- [Man Charged With Driving At Cops Through Fatal Accident Scene](https://wbhfradio.org/man-charged-with-driving-at-cops-through-fatal-accident-scene/) - Bartow County deputies arrested a man who allegedly drove towards officers and rammed through a fatal crash scene. Georgia State Patrol and Bartow County deputies worked the fatal accident that killed 34-year-old Shirbert Stubbs of Rome on Joe Frank Harris Parkway at Cut Off Road on Monday night. A cream-colored 2005 Chrysler 300 approached a
- [BLOOD ASSURANCE AND BLOOD BANKS ACROSS THE NATION ARE SEEING THE LOWEST DONOR TURNOUT SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-and-blood-banks-across-the-nation-are-seeing-the-lowest-donor-turnout-since-the-pandemic-began/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA. (April 19, 2021) Blood Assurance and blood banks across the nation are seeing the lowest number of blood donors since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. The pandemic severely impacted blood collections and numbers are not bouncing back while regular surgeries and blood transfusions due to trauma continue. This is
- [Adairsville Man Indicted For Owing IRS $10 Million](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-man-indicted-for-owing-irs-10-million/) - In Atlanta, a federal grand jury returned an indictment recently charging an Adairsville man with failing to pay employment taxes and obstructing the IRS’s collection efforts. According to the indictment, from 2009 through 2018, Douglas Mittleider was in charge of several long-term care facilities located throughout the United States. He was reportedly responsible for withholding
- [Right Southbound Lane of  I-75 Closed Monday](https://wbhfradio.org/right-southbound-lane-of-i-75-closed-monday/) - Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews on Monday will be resurfacing a portion of I-75 in Bartow County. The work will close the southbound right lane and right shoulder. Motorists should expect delays. The southbound right lane and right shoulder of I-75 will be closed between mileposts 300 and 299 between 9 a.m.
- [Two Lanes of I-75 Southbound Closed Thursday](https://wbhfradio.org/two-lanes-of-i-75-southbound-closed-thursday/) - Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be resurfacing a portion of I-75 southbound between mileposts 300 and 299 (between SR 140 & Cass White Road) on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The work will close down the two right lanes, and motorists should expect delays.
- [Local Man Accused Of Pointing Rifle At Police Officer](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-accused-of-pointing-rifle-at-police-officer/) - A local man ended up behind bars on April 8th for pointing a firearm at a Cartersville Police officer. The officer was dispatched to a residence on Green Ives Lane at 12:51 a.m. to investigate a hit and run. The officer approached the residence and knocked on the door. 34-year-old Blake Ryan McAlavy allegedly responded
- [COVID Cases Update (04/11)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-04-11/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,972 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, eight more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 799 hospitalizations and 204 confirmed deaths. That is one hospitalization since yesterday and no verified deaths since Thursday. The public health department also
- [COVID Cases Update (04/10)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-04-10-2/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,964 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 12 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 798 hospitalizations and 204 confirmed deaths. That is one hospitalization and no verified deaths since yesterday. The public health department also reports 861,412
- [One Dead After Accident On U.S. 411 Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/one-dead-after-accident-on-u-s-411-wednesday/) - A fatal accident on U.S. 411 brought traffic to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 5:21 p.m., a black Hyundai Veloster traveled west on U.S. 411 in the left lane at high speed approaching Macedonia Road. The driver of a vehicle ahead observed the Hyundai coming at a high rate of speed. The driver
- [Cartersville Spray and Run Suspect Arrested in Emerson](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-spray-and-run-suspect-arrested-in-emerson/) - A Bartow County deputy arrested a woman in Emerson after an irate dispute in the parking lot of Hobby Lobby at 180 Market Square in Cartersville on April 5th. A complainant stated she saw 56-year-old Susan Denise Abels of Indianapolis, Indiana leave her shopping cart on the sidewalk. The cart rolled into the passenger side
- [State ID's Victims In Easter Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/state-ids-victims-in-easter-fire/) - Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today the identities of the two people killed in a Bartow County Fire. The fire occurred at 170 Oak Leaf Drive SW in Cartersville around 7:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. The fire destroyed the 1,700-square-foot structure, which was approximately 35 years old. Two residents,
- [COVID Cases Update (04/05)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-04-05/) - As of 2:50 Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,922 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, ten more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 784 hospitalizations and 201 confirmed deaths. That is no verified deaths since Thursday. The public health department also reports 856,340 confirmed cases of
- [NWS Confirms 2nd Tornado Hit Bartow Last Week](https://wbhfradio.org/nws-confirms-2nd-tornado-hit-bartow-last-week/) - On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado briefly touched down in Cartersville on Thursday, March 25th. They reported the tornado had an estimated peak wind of 95 miles per hour. The path was 2.85 miles long and 200 yards wide and lasted about five minutes. The tornado first touched down as it
- [Bartow County Posts Positive Numbers Across the Board in February](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-posts-positive-numbers-across-the-board-in-february/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County saw positive over-the-month measures for every key indicator in February. “February’s numbers are a strong indication the state is getting back to where it was prior to the pandemic,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “Not only are we seeing growth for nearly every indicator in each region and
- [Update on Prostitution Arrests](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-prostitution-arrests/) - Cartersville Police has been conducting an investigation involving suspected prostitution at the Body Rub at 1145 North Tennessee Street. That investigation resulted in two arrests on Wednesday – 61-year-old Sok Sun Yun of Kennesaw, and 56-year-old Erica Kim Vida received charges for massage without a license. CPD also charged Yun with masturbation for hire. Currently,
- [Six Arrested After Car Chase](https://wbhfradio.org/six-arrested-after-car-chase/) - Cartersville Police arrested a Lithonia man and detained five juveniles after a short vehicle chase on March 29th. Dispatchers issued an all-points bulletin on a stolen Chevrolet Malibu traveling north on I-75. Dispatch alerted Cartersville police that the car exited onto East Main Street and went into the Circle K nearby. Once the Malibu parked
- [NWS Confirms Tornado Hit Taylorsville Last Week](https://wbhfradio.org/nws-confirms-tornado-hit-taylorsville-last-week/) - On Tuesday night, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado briefly touched down during the evening of Thursday, March 25th, on the northwest side of Taylorsville in southern Bartow County. They rated the tornado as an EF1 with an estimated peak wind of 95 miles per hour. The path was 1.68 miles long and
- [COVID Cases Update (03/28)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-03-28/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,806 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, nine more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 778 hospitalizations and 200 confirmed deaths. That is no hospitalizations nor deaths since yesterday’s updated total. The public health department also reports 849,607
- [COVID Cases Update (03/27)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-03-27/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,797 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 15 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 778 hospitalizations and 200 confirmed deaths. That is three more hospitalizations and two deaths since yesterday’s updated total. The public health department also
- [Teachers and Education Personnel to Receive Bonus Payments](https://wbhfradio.org/teacher-and-education-personnel-to-receive-bonus-payments/) - Today, the State Board of Education approved that Georgia provides a one-time, $1,000 bonus to every K-12 public-school teacher and other education support personnel. Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods recommended the board use federal stimulus funds for the one-time payment. The bonus is being provided to teachers and education support staff
- [Missing Teen Found in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/missing-teen-found-in-cartersville/) - A 15-year-old girl who left a Baldwin County diversion center without permission on March 16 has been located in Cartersville and is now reportedly with family members. Atmore News reports that Deanna Simpson said that her niece, Rebekah Bundrum, called relatives around 4:00 Tuesday afternoon when the news of her disappearance spread across the state.
- [Georgians 16+ Eligible for COVID Vaccine](https://wbhfradio.org/georgians-16-eligible-for-covid-vaccine/) - The state will expand its COVID vaccine eligibility beginning March 25th for all Georgians aged 16 and older. This expansion is due to an increased COVID vaccine supply and significant progress in vaccinating Georgia seniors. Along with strict compliance with basic prevention measures, vaccination will help Georgia stop the spread of COVID-19. These measures are
- [Bartow County’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.8% January 2021](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-countys-unemployment-rate-drops-to-4-8-january-2021/) - Press Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County’s unemployment rate decreased in January. “In January we saw the rate drop across all regions and counties,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “Starting the year off strong with such a positive indicator is promising, especially as we learn to adapt
- [Community Support For Healthcare Workers This Friday](https://wbhfradio.org/community-support-for-healthcare-workers-this-friday/) - Through social media outlets and other forms of communication, Bartow County Emergency Management Division Chief Bruce King has organized a community support Event for Bartow County healthcare workers Friday, March 19th. Throughout the day, their personnel and others will be driving by local long-term care and assisted living facilities to show support for healthcare workers
- [Cartersville PD Nabs Murder Suspect](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-pd-nabs-murder-suspect/) - Cartersville Police caught a murder suspect on March 16th. An officer made contact with a suspect named Zia at Morgan Square Apartment Homes on East Felton Road on an unrelated matter. When the officer asked for his name, he said it was Samir Smith. The officer took him willingly to the police station for an
- [Gun Reportedly Pointed At Bartow Resident Outside Home](https://wbhfradio.org/gun-reportedly-pointed-at-bartow-resident-outside-home/) - A complainant stated a suspect pointed a gun at him on Wednesday. He said four male suspects pulled up in his driveway on Satterfield Drive off Pleasant Valley Road near Adairsville at around 3:00 a.m. in a gray Ford Mustang and started yelling. The complainant advised he walked out on his porch and said the
- [Tuesday's SR 293 Fatal Accident Report](https://wbhfradio.org/tuesdays-sr-293-fatal-accident-report/) - We have received more information about the accident that took the life of Ralph Lowe on Tuesday morning. Emerson Police reports that Lowe was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 north on SR 293 just south of Allatoona Dam Road. The truck left the east side of the roadway. It returned spinning counterclockwise into the lane
- [Arrest Regarding Fatal Accident Near Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/arrest-regarding-fatal-accident-near-adairsville/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers arrested 59-year-old Wanda Faye Cox of Adairsville regarding a fatal accident on Adairsville Pleasant Valley Road on March 12th. She allegedly drove a 2007 Ford Explorer eastbound when she attempted to negotiate a curve to the right about 1,000 feet west of Mostellers Mill Road. She reportedly failed to maintain her
- [LakePoint Mass Vaccination Site Opens Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/lakepoint-mass-vaccination-site-opens-wednesday/) - The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) invited media outlets and local elected officials to tour the mass vaccination site at LakePoint Sports on Monday afternoon. The site has five different lanes for vehicles to go through the process. The site has a massive ultra-cold storage facility to house the Pfizer vaccines. The
- [St. Patrick's Day to Bring Increased DUI Enforcement for Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/st-patricks-day-to-bring-increased-dui-enforcement-for-georgia/) - The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reminds everyone that Georgia’s zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving remains in effect for St. Patrick’s Day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration travel period for St. Patrick’s Day is from midnight on Wednesday through 5:59 a.m. Thursday. In 2019 alone, 57 people were killed nationwide in drunk-driving crashes over
- [Cartersville PD Receives Equipment Donation](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-pd-receives-equipment-donation/) - Bartow County Career Academy’s Law Enforcement Program Instructor Don Moody chose the Cartersville Police Department to receive a donated protective gear package from HighCom Armor. HighCom Armor is a global provider of body armor and personal protective equipment. The Officer Down Memorial Page (or ODMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s fallen law
- [COVID Cases Update (03/14)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-03-14/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,513 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 24 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 749 hospitalizations and 188 confirmed deaths. That is one more hospitalization since yesterday and no additional verified deaths after updating Thursday’s total. The
- [COVID Cases Update (03/13)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-6/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,489COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 13 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 748 hospitalizations and 188 confirmed deaths. That is one more hospitalization since yesterday and no additional verified deaths after updating Thursday’s total. The public
- [One Person Killed in Accident Near Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/one-person-killed-in-accident-near-adairsville/) - One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident in the vicinity of 600 Adairsville Pleasant Valley Road this afternoon. A blue Ford Expedition traveling east tried to negotiate a curve towards the right. The driver failed to maintain their lane and traveled onto the right shoulder, striking a fire hydrant and a tree before overturning
- [COVID Cases Update (03/12)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-03-12/) - As of 5:00 Friday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,476 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 28 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 747 hospitalizations and 188 confirmed deaths. That is two more hospitalizations and no additional verified deaths after updating yesterday’s total. The public health
- [Georgia Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility - Beginning Monday, March 15, 2021](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-expands-covid-vaccine-eligibility-beginning-monday-march-15-2021/) - Press Release: Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility March 15, 2021, to include adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are already eligible for vaccination. This expansion now
- [Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Dropped 0.2 percentage points in Jan. reach 5.1%](https://wbhfradio.org/georgias-unemployment-rate-dropped-0-2-percentage-points-in-jan-reach-5-1/) - Press Release Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points in January to reach 5.1 percent and has decreased 7.4 percentage points since the start of the pandemic. Georgia’s January unemployment rate was 1.2 percent lower than the national unemployment rate. “In our first
- [Cartersville School Board Meeting Highlights 03/08/2021](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-meeting-highlights-03-08-2021/) - The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met on Monday, March 8, 2021, for their regular session. The Board recognized Mr. Gordon Dufrene as our March Hill-Dean HEARTS Award winner in the Transportation category. Mr. G, as the students call him, creates a true family atmosphere on his bus. He takes the time to write notes and
- [   Blood donation remains essential amid COVID-19 pandemic   ](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-donation-remains-essential-amid-covid-19-pandemic/) - Bartow Adairsville 3/22/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 102 South Main Street Cartersville 3/25/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Bartow County College and Career Academy, 738 Grassdale Road 3/30/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Cartersville Civic Ctr., 435 West Main Street (March 8, 2021) — A
- [Bartow County Fire and Emergency Rescue Child Trapped in a Structure Fire Thursday Afternoon](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-fire-and-emergency-rescue-a-child-trapped-in-a-structure-fire-thursday-afternoon/) - Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 104 Gilreath Road around 5:41 Thursday evening. Upon arrival, Bartow County Fire Engine 1 reported heavy smoke and fire showing from a single-story wood-frame residential structure. Bartow County Sheriff’s Deputies were on scene advising that a person was trapped
- [Child Rescued from Structure Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/teen-rescued-from-struture-fire/) - Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services Rescued a Teen Trapped in a Structure Fire Thursday Afternoon Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 104 Gilreath Road around 5:41 Thursday evening. Upon arrival, Bartow County Fire Engine 1 reported heavy smoke and fire showing from a single-story wood-frame
- [Civil Air Patrol Cadet Flights Tomorrow](https://wbhfradio.org/civil-air-patrol-cadet-flights-tomorrow/) - Several local Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets will enjoy their first powered flights at the Cartersville Bartow Airport this Saturday, March 6th, between 10 am and 2 pm. Cadets will join an FAA licensed pilot and Senior CAP member in what are known as Orientation Flights. Under the supervision of the Senior Member, cadets will
- [Euharlee City Mgr., Jame Stephens on WBHF Morning Show Discussing City Operated Campground](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-city-mgr-jame-stephens-on-wbhf-morning-show-discussing-city-operated-campground/)
- [Local Man Accused Of Hitting Cop With Car](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-accused-of-hitting-cop-with-car/) - A 1998 Ford Mustang reportedly accelerated suddenly towards two Cartersville police officers at the scene of a cardiac arrest at a location on South Tennessee Street on Tuesday night. One of them purportedly jumped out of the way, while the second was struck in the shins before he could fully move out of the way.
- [Daniel Jones Sentenced in 2019 Vehicular Homicide Case](https://wbhfradio.org/daniel-jones-sentenced-in-2019-vehicular-homicide-case/) - A man charged with vehicular homicide is sentenced in Bartow Superior Court. Daniel Allen Jones of Sherwood Lane, Cartersville caused the accident that claimed the life of 30-year-old Phillip D. Bagley. He received a 20-year sentence, he will serve the first 6 years incarcerated and the remainder on probation. Jones pleaded guilty to first-degree
- [Woman Charged with Starting Fire at 32 Cassville Road](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-charged-with-starting-fire-at-32-cassville-road/) - An arrest has been made in an arson case involving a home in the process of being demolished. A 133-year-old home at the corner of Cassville Road and Charles Street was partially torn down last Wednesday. The next morning, fire crews were called to the spacious lot to extinguish a fire at the site believed
- [O BLOOD DONORS NEEDED AT BLOOD ASSURANCE DUE TO LOW DONOR TURNOUT](https://wbhfradio.org/o-blood-donors-needed-at-blood-assurance-due-to-low-donor-turnout/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA. (Mar. 1, 2021) — Blood Assurance is urging all eligible type O donors to make an appointment to donate blood this week to prepare for traumas, natural disasters, and regularly scheduled transfusions to help patients in need. The need for blood never stops but over the last few months, donor turnout has
- [SCHOOL TAX EXEMPTION LEGISLATION FOR BARTOW COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS INTRODUCED](https://wbhfradio.org/school-tax-exemption-legislation-for-bartow-county-senior-citizens-introduced/) - February 24, 2021 Press Release from Bartow's State Representatives REPS. MITCHELL SCOGGINS (GA-14), TREY KELLEY (GA-16), AND MATTHEW GAMBILL (GA-15) SPONSOR SCHOOL TAX EXEMPTION LEGISLATION FOR BARTOW COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ATLANTA, GA --- Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (GA-14), Trey Kelley (GA-16), and Matthew Gambill (GA-15) have sponsored a bill that would provide tiered
- [Cartersville receives Georgia’s Exceptional Main Street designation](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-receives-georgias-exceptional-main-street-designation/) - City recognized for successful implementation of business-driven strategy The Georgia Main Street program announced Cartersville will be added to the list of 18 cities that hold the designation of a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community. The staff of the Office of Downtown Development with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs attended the
- [Man Charged in Chase Ending with Crash into Gilmer Street Home](https://wbhfradio.org/man-charged-in-chase-ending-with-crash-into-gilmer-street-home/) - Manuel Reyes arrested following high-speed chase with BCSO deputies that ended with crash into Gilmer Street home. According to reports, he climbed from the crash and attempted to flee the scene. He was apprehended a short time later, transported to the hospital, and then the jail. A woman was pulled from the wrecked car and
- [COVID Cases Update (02/23)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-23/) - As of 2:50 Tuesday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 10,011 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 53 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 712 hospitalizations and 178 confirmed deaths. That is nine more hospitalizations and no additional verified deaths after updating yesterday’s total. The public health
- [COVID Cases Update (02/22)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-22/) - As of 2:50 Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 9,955 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 28 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 703 hospitalizations and 178 confirmed deaths. That is two more hospitalizations and one additional verified death after updating yesterday’s total. The public health
- [Bond Denied for Bryan Moodie, Charged with the Stabbing Death of his Mother](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-denied-for-bryan-moodie-charged-with-the-stabbing-death-of-his-mother/) - Bond denied for Bryan Moodie, charged with the stabbing death of his mother, Kay Garrity Jonathan Mitchell sentenced in vehicular homicide case.
- [COVID Cases Update (02/21)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-21/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 9,927 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 20 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 701 hospitalizations and 177 confirmed deaths. That is one less hospitalization and one more verified death after updating yesterday’s total. WBHF reports the
- [COVID Cases Update (02/20)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-20/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 9,909 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 52 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 702 hospitalizations and 177 confirmed deaths. That is five additional hospitalizations and one more verified death since yesterday. The public health department also
- [Governor Kemp Announces $552M Georgia Rental Assistance Program](https://wbhfradio.org/governor-kemp-announces-552m-georgia-rental-assistance-program/) - Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552 million in stimulus funds through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Congress appropriated $25 billion to provide relief to landlords and tenants who are behind on rent and utility payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The effects of COVID-19
- [New COVID Vaccine Dashboard on DPH Website](https://wbhfradio.org/new-covid-vaccine-dashboard-on-dph-website/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is launching a new COVID vaccine dashboard on the DPH website https://dph.georgia.gov/. The dashboard provides a detailed, transparent picture of vaccination administration in Georgia. As part of the transition to the new dashboard, you will see a one-time decrease in the number of vaccines administered. This
- [COVID Cases Update (02/16)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-16/) - As of 2:50 Tuesday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 9,693 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 41 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 662 hospitalizations and 170 confirmed deaths. That is three hospitalizations and three verified deaths since yesterday. The public health department also reports 794,349
- [COVID Cases Update (02/15)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-02-15/) - As of 2:50 Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 9,647 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 22 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 659 hospitalizations and 167 confirmed deaths. That is no hospitalizations and one verified death since yesterday. The public health department also reports 792,509
- [Movement: Atlanta's Journey to Leadership in the Quest for Civil and Human Rights](https://wbhfradio.org/movement-atlantas-journey-to-leadership-in-the-quest-for-civil-and-human-rights/) - Presented by Dr. CLarissa Myrick-Harris Cartersville, GA – February 11, 2021 – Dr. CLarissa Myrick-Harris, Chair of the Humanities Division of Morehouse College and Professor of Africana Studies, will present Movement: Atlanta's Journey to Leadership in the Quest for Civil and Human Rights, as part of the Bartow History Museum’s on-line lecture programming. Join
- [Cartersville Board of Education Meeting Highlights 02/08/2021](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-02-08-2021/) - February 8, 2021 The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met on Monday, February 8, 2021 for their regular session. The Board recognized Jorie Wright, Instructional Support at Cartersville Elementary School, as our February Hill-Dean HEARTS Award winner in the Student Services category. Jorie provides exceptional guidance and support to teachers and students. Her assistance in helping
- [Bartow School Board Makes New Attempt At Increased Senior Tax Exemption](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-school-board-makes-new-attempt-at-increased-senior-tax-exemption/) - The Bartow County Board of Education passed a resolution dealing with school tax exemption during a business meeting at their central office on Monday night. The resolution requests the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly craft legislation that increases the school tax exemption for homeowners 65 years of age or older to a reduction
- [Olive Garden Prankster Interview](https://wbhfradio.org/olive-garden-prankster-interview/)
- [Rep. Matthew Gambill Appointed to Majority Caucus Whip Team for 2021-2022 Legislative Term](https://wbhfradio.org/rep-matthew-gambill-appointed-to-majority-caucus-whip-team-for-2021-2022-legislative-term/) - ATLANTA – State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Gambill was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member
- [Fatal Accident Saturday](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-accident-saturday/) - A fatal accident occurred in Bartow County over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon just before 4:00, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 54-year-old Tanya Wigand of Grayson, was traveling in the left lane of I-75 southbound, just south of MM 298. The driver lost control of the vehicle and left the east side of the
- [BARTOW RECOMMENDED BY DNR TO RECEIVE GA LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-recommended-by-dnr-to-receive-ga-land-and-water-conservation-fund-grant/) - BARTOW COUNTY RECOMMENDED BY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE GEORGIA LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT ATLANTA, GA --- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that Bartow County has been recommended to receive a Georgia Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $150,000. This grant
- [Cartersville Man Arrested on Arson Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-arrested-on-arson-charges/) - On February 4th 2021 Investigators with the Cartersville Police Department arrested a 20-year-old Cartersville man, Bailey Lusk, for intentionally setting two house fires in town. A joint investigation between Cartersville Fire Department and Cartersville Police Department revealed Mr. Lusk as a suspect in setting house fires on Montgomery Street and North Gilmer Street for an
- [Three Teens Jailed For Two Violent Incidents](https://wbhfradio.org/three-teens-jailed-for-two-violent-incidents/) - Three teens have been in the Bartow County Jail since January 28th on serious charges stemming from two incidents. On Saturday, January 23rd, just before five p.m., a complainant stated he had become lost after leaving his girlfriend’s house and pulled over near Fairview Street and Fairview Circle in Cartersville. He said that he pulled
- [Euharlee Teen Transported to Hospital Following Weekend Crash](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-teen-transported-to-hospital-following-weekend-crash/) - Press Release: EUHARLEE, GA. – The City of Euharlee Police Department responded to a serious injury vehicle crash on January 31, 2021, at approximately 5:04 P.M. involving two vehicles. The vehicle crash occurred on Euharlee Road, in between Friendship Road and Woodland Middle School, within the city limits of Euharlee. Bartow County 911 received
- [COVID-19 Variant Cases Increase in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-19-variant-cases-increase-in-georgia/) - Press Release Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia. The B.1.1.7
- [Shooting Outside Store At SR 20 Spur and Center Road](https://wbhfradio.org/shooting-outside-store-at-sr-20-spur-and-center-road/) - A driver said he was attempting to cross State Route 20 Spur onto Center Road and noticed a bullet had struck his Jeep Cherokee. This incident happened on January 27th at around 6:25 p.m. He said he saw three males running up Center Road and nearly hit them. He suspected they were the ones who
- [COVID Cases Update (01/31)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-01-31/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 8,992 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 39 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 592 hospitalizations and 155 confirmed deaths. That is no hospitalizations and no verified deaths since yesterday. The public health department also reports 749,867
- [COVID Cases Update (01/30)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-01-30/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 8,951 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 50 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 592 hospitalizations and 155 confirmed deaths. That is one hospitalization and one verified death since yesterday. The public health department also reports 746,867
- [Amazon Logistics to Open in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/amazon-logistics-to-open-in-bartow-county/) - Amazon Logistics has signed various leases in an effort to open four new delivery stations in metro Atlanta in 2021, one of which will be in Bartow County. The new stations will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers in the Metro Atlanta area. Each delivery station will create hundreds of
- [Bartow County’s Rate Increases to 4.8% in December](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-countys-rate-increases-to-4-8-in-december/) - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Bartow County’s unemployment rate increased in December. “In December, key indicators varied in the different regions and counties,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “Although this month’s numbers fluctuated more than usual, a majority of the areas saw positive job growth that continues to be
- [Man Reportedly Pulls Knife On Local Store Owner](https://wbhfradio.org/man-reportedly-pulls-knife-on-local-store-owner/) - Bartow County deputies arrested 33-year-old Jesse Tyler Robinson at Kings Upscale Resale at 17 Apex Drive near Cartersville on January 23rd after allegedly pulling a knife on the store owner. When deputies arrived, one reportedly saw Robinson standing directly in front of the store wearing pink plaid shoes he allegedly stole from there. The store
- [WBHF Announces Winter/Spring Broadcast Schedule](https://wbhfradio.org/wbhf-announces-winter-spring-broadcast-schedule/) - The WBHF sports team will be back in action to bring you local basketball and baseball in 2021. WBHF begins its basketball broadcasts tonight with games featuring intercounty rivals Cass and Woodland. Game time is set for 6:00 as the girls' teams will tip off with the boys' games to follow the conclusion of the
- [COVID Cases Update (01/25)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-01-25/) - As of 2:50 Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 8,534 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 44 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 554 hospitalizations and 147 confirmed deaths. That is one hospitalization and two verified deaths since yesterday. The public health department also reports 722,062
- [Cartersville Man Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-student/) - On January 15th, North Cobb Christian School administration contacted the Acworth Police Department with information regarding an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a former student. During this investigation, investigators discovered that Band Director, 38-year-old Craig Dean Godfrey of Cartersville, had been in a sexual relationship with a student, now an adult, from 2016-2019. The
- [White Announces New Councilmember](https://wbhfradio.org/white-announces-new-councilmember/) - Qualifying for the March 16th Special Election ended today at noon in the City of White. Only one candidate, Curtis “Kirk” Powell, qualified for the open council position vacated by councilmember Tina Wilhite’s passing. The Elections Superintendent will submit a resolution at the Feb 1st council meeting to call off the special election. At the
- [Sen. Bruce Thompson Appointed Chairman of Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee](https://wbhfradio.org/sen-bruce-thompson-appointed-chairman-of-senate-economic-development-and-tourism-committee/) - PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA (January 14, 2021) | On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Sen. Bruce Thompson (R - White) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee. “With almost a decade of service in the Georgia Senate, I have had the opportunity to contribute my knowledge to key subject areas within
- [Bartow County Elections Audit Results](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-elections-audit-results/) - The Bartow County Board of Elections and Voter Registration is pleased to announce it completed its voluntary audit of the January 5th Runoff Election. The runoff between David Perdue and Jon Ossoff was randomly selected to be audited by the official monitors. The auditing process teams of two auditors counted every ballot by hand. The
- [Latest on Saturday's Hit-And-Run](https://wbhfradio.org/latest-on-saturdays-hit-and-run/) - We have more information about the alleged whereabouts of a suspect over an hour after a fatal accident that took the life of 42-year-old Shauna D’Agostino of Euharlee on Euharlee Road on Saturday morning. In Cartersville, a resident of Euharlee Road stated someone entered his residence between 11:30 and 11:45, stole his keys and $100
- [BCSO Arrests Man After Violent Rampage](https://wbhfradio.org/bcso-arrests-man-after-violent-rampage/) - A Bartow County deputy arrested 36-year-old Justin Phillip Fricks of Taylorsville during a traffic stop on Alford Road near Rome on Saturday morning. The arrested regarded a violent rampage that began at his residence on Euharlee Road. After three in the morning, while he was allegedly very intoxicated, he reportedly grabbed the steering wheel of
- [Cartersville School Board of Education Meeting Highlights](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-of-education-meeting-highlights-3/) - Press Release: The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education met on Monday, January 11, 2021 for their regular session. The Board recognized Mrs. Becky Bryant, assistant principal of Cartersville Elementary School, as the Matthew Hill-Dean HEARTS Employee of the Month. Mrs. Bryant loves engaging the students and is very organized while keeping the
- [New Information on Saturday's Vehicular Homicide](https://wbhfradio.org/new-information-on-saturdays-vehicular-homicide/) - We now have more information surrounding the events that led to the vehicular homicide of 42-year-old Shauna D’Agostino of Euharlee on Saturday morning. A complainant stated she and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Trevus Jamaahl Baugh of Cartersville, were having a verbal argument at her residence on Cathedral Heights near Euharlee that morning. She said that Baugh
- [DPH Launches COVID Vaccine Locator Ahead Of Phase 1A+ of Vaccine Administration](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-launches-covid-vaccine-locator-ahead-of-phase-1a-of-vaccine-administration/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is launching a COVID vaccine locator on the DPH website at https://dph.georgia.gov. The tool allows users to search by county for a vaccine provider in their community and provides location and contact information for the provider. This is not a centralized scheduling tool. County health departments
- [Cartersville Council Approves Festival Zone](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-council-approves-festival-zone/) - The Cartersville City Council approved four text amendments to the alcohol ordinance during a business meeting at City Hall Thursday night. They established a Downtown Entertainment Zone, which allows individuals to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the boundaries delineated on the map above. The council also approved numerous rules and regulations. Amongst them are
- [COVID Cases Update (01/10)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-01-10/) - As of 2:50 Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 7,421 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 46 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 517 hospitalizations and 123 confirmed deaths. That is one hospitalization since yesterday and no verified deaths since January 6th. The public health department
- [Cartersville Man Charged In Vehicular Death of Local Teacher](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-in-vehicular-death-of-local-teacher/) - Bartow County deputies booked 34-year-old Trevus Jamaahl Baugh of Cartersville into the jail Saturday afternoon in connection to the vehicular death of 42-year-old Shauna D’Agostino of Euharlee. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Baugh was driving a black 2016 Hyundai Elantra not registered in his name east on Euharlee Road in the westbound lane. Shauna’s
- [COVID Cases Update (01/09)](https://wbhfradio.org/covid-cases-update-01-09/) - As of 2:50 Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Health has reported 7,361 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bartow County, 62 more than yesterday’s updated total. They also reported Bartow County had 516 hospitalizations and 123 confirmed deaths. That is two hospitalizations since yesterday and no verified deaths since January 6th. The public health department
- [CARTERSVILLE BUSINESSMAN INDICTED FOR FILING FALSE TAX RETURNS AND HEALTH CARE FRAUD](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-businessman-indicted-for-filing-false-tax-returns-and-health-care-fraud/) - ROME, Ga. - Mohammed Ajmal was arraigned today, charged with three counts of making and subscribing a false tax return, two counts of health care fraud, and two counts of false statements related to health care matters. Co-defendant Faisal Shahzad, who was arraigned in December 2020, was charged with making a false statement
- [Friday Morning Accident Causes Delays](https://wbhfradio.org/friday-morning-accident-causes-delays/) - An accident on Friday morning around 6:30 caused major traffic delays for those traveling southbound on I-75. According to GSP reports, a small passenger truck was attempting to enter I-75 southbound on the on-ramp from Cassville White Road. The driver of the small passenger truck, lost control causing it to spin out of control as
- [Two new ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine in Northwest Georgia now available](https://wbhfradio.org/two-new-ways-to-register-for-covid-19-vaccine-in-northwest-georgia-now-available/) - Dr. Gary Voccio ROME, GA: Despite a meager and sporadic supply of COVID-19 vaccine, Northwest Georgia county health departments have been immunizing local healthcare workers and EMS personnel for the past couple of weeks, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District.
- [Trevor Lawrence Declaring For NFL Draft](https://wbhfradio.org/trevor-lawrence-declaring-for-nfl-draft/) - https://apnews.com/article/college-football-nfl-media-nfl-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-3586b6dcfdb21d6f6fa4bc5962e5cea7
- [WBHF Speaks with Congressman Barry Loudermilk as Protesters Storm the Capitol](https://wbhfradio.org/wbhf-speaks-with-congressman-barry-loudermilk-as-protesters-storm-the-capitol/)
- [Update On Coomer's Suspension](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-coomers-suspension/) - The Supreme Court of Georgia Wednesday suspended Judge Christian Coomer of Georgia’s Court of Appeals with pay. The suspension is pending the final determination of the Judicial Qualifications Commission’s proceeding against him. On Tuesday, the Investigative Panel of the Commission filed a consent motion to suspend Judge Coomer, pending the final determination of the proceeding
- [First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/first-case-of-covid-19-variant-identified-in-georgia/) - Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing Georgia’s first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. The variant was discovered during analysis of a specimen sent by a pharmacy in Georgia to a commercial lab. The Georgia resident
- [Supreme Court Upholds Suspension of Judge Christian Coomer](https://wbhfradio.org/supreme-court-upholds-suspension-of-judge-christian-coomer/) - On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a motion to suspend Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Christian Coomer temporarily. On December 29th, the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia filed a motion to suspend him. The move was on the ground that they received sufficient evidence to demonstrate that Coomer poses a substantial threat of serious
- [Thirteen Traffic Deaths during New Year's Holiday Travel Period](https://wbhfradio.org/thirteen-traffic-deaths-during-new-years-holiday-travel-period/) - Stock Photo (Atlanta, GA) - Traffic crashes across Georgia during the New Year's holiday travel period resulted in 13 traffic deaths involving 10 fatal crashes. This year, the holiday travel period was 78-hours long. It began at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 31, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 1. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers
- [More Georgians to Become Eligible  to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine](https://wbhfradio.org/more-georgians-to-become-eligible-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine/) - Photo courtesy CMC Atlanta – Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., tonight announced plans to add adults aged 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders to the current group of individuals eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Healthcare workers and staff and residents of long-term care facilities are already in
- [Cartersville's Dream Season Meets Devilish End](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersvilles-dream-season-meets-devilish-end/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes fell short of their fifth state championship on Wednesday, as they fell to the Warner Robins Demons 62-28. Everything started off better than what many could envision for the Canes when Sam Phillips took the opening kickoff 94 yards into the end zone for an early 7-0 lead just 14 seconds
- [BLOOD ASSURANCE IN CRITICAL NEED OF DONORS](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-in-critical-need-of-donors/) - Blood Assurance is giving away a $50 Publix card every hour at every center on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as well as a $10 Amazon card to all type O donors with an appointment now through January 3. CARTERSVILLE, GA. (Dec. 30, 2020) — Blood Assurance is calling on the community
- [FRONTLINE CAREGIVERS OF CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATION](https://wbhfradio.org/frontline-caregivers-of-cartersville-medical-center-receive-covid-19-vaccination/) - CMC administers vaccines that can ultimately stop the COVID-19 virus. Press Release Cartersville, GA. (December 29, 2020) Yesterday, Cartersville Medical Center administered the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Following national guidance, the initial supply of the vaccine is being prioritized for those at greatest risk of exposure, the frontline caregivers who treat COVID-19
- [Fatal Fire Saturday in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-fire-saturday-in-bartow/) - PRESS RELEASE: Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services reports with a heavy heart that crews were called to the area of Clark Circle near Glade Rd. at 11:50 Saturday to a reported mobile home fire with a possible child inside. An off duty Firefighter attempted to rescue the child but was unsuccessful. BCFES crews
- [Two Cartersville Men and a Chinese National Indicted for Forced Labor and Related Offenses](https://wbhfradio.org/two-cartersville-men-and-a-chinese-national-indicted-for-forced-labor-and-related-offenses/) - ROME, Ga. - Zhu Chen, the owner of Cartersville-based flooring manufacturer Wellmade Industries; his nephew, Jiayi Chen; and Jianjun Lu, a Chinese national, face federal charges of forced labor, conspiracy to commit forced labor, and alien harboring arising from alleged illegal operations at Wellmade Industries. “The defendants allegedly threatened foreign workers with physical violence, deportation,
- [Woman Charged With Homicide By Vehicle In Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-charged-with-homicide-by-vehicle-in-bartow-county/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers have booked a South Carolina woman into the Bartow County Jail on charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, driving under the influence of drugs, and reckless driving following a fatal crash near Adairsville. Troopers from Post 3 in Bartow County responded just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday to a
- [Pedestrian Receives Fatal Injuries Attempting To Cross Highway 41](https://wbhfradio.org/pedestrian-receives-fatal-injuries-attempting-to-cross-highway-41/) - The accident occurred at 2:12 a.m. Monday morning. Georgia State Troopers were called to Grassdale Road and Highway 41 to investigate a serious injury Vehicle and Pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 2019 Nissan Sentra, was traveling north on Highway 41, in the left turning lane. Brian McLaughlin, age 57, of Cartersville,
- [Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Receives 2026 ACCG Legislative Service Award](https://wbhfradio.org/sen-chuck-hufstetler-receives-2026-accg-legislative-service-award/) - ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), was recently honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2026 Legislative Service Award (see attached photo by ACCG) for his leadership and collaboration with Georgia county governments during the 2026 Legislative Session. The ACCG Legislative
- [Cartersville Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Highway 20](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-killed-in-two-vehicle-motorcycle-crash-on-highway-20/) - A Cartersville man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday in Bartow County, According to preliminary reports from the Georgia State Patrol, on August 8, 2026, at approximately 12:52 a.m., a Trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 20 and Service Road. The initial investigation revealed that a Dodge Journey traveling
- [UPDATE: Missing Tennessee Girl Found in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/update-missing-tennessee-girl-found-in-bartow-county/) - A one-year-old Tennessee girl reported missing is safe in Bartow County after deputies stopped the vehicle carrying her Wednesday evening. Around 6:30 p.m., a deputy of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office was in the area of Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 290 looking for a 2017 gray Kia Sportage with a Tennessee tag. Franklin
- [One-Year-Old Missing Tennessee Girl Found in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/one-year-old-missing-tennessee-girl-found-in-bartow-county/) - A one-year-old Tennessee girl reported missing has been found safe in Bartow County. Authorities located Lilly Hill during a traffic stop in Bartow County on Wednesday evening after a license plate reader alerted deputies to the vehicle linked to the case. Deputies took the child into protective custody and arrested her non-custodial mother. The Franklin
- [Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center MOU Creates Healthcare Career Pathway for Local Students](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-medical-center-mou-creates-healthcare-career-pathway-for-local-students/) - Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Highlands Foundation and Cartersville City Schools Partner to Create Healthcare Career Pathway for Local Students Organizations to sign agreement establishing the Piedmont Cartersville Pre-Healthcare Pathway, helping students accelerate their journey into healthcare careers Cartersville, Ga. (July 15, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville, Georgia Highlands College, the Georgia Highlands
- [Cartersville Police Seeking Answers In The Murder of Patricia Hanlon - 26-Year-Old Homicide Cold Case](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-police-seeking-answers-in-the-murder-of-patricia-hanlon-26-year-old-homicide-cold-case/) - The Cartersville Police Department, in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), continues to investigate the brutal murder of 53-year-old Patricia Ann Hanlon, whose death has remained unsolved for more than 26 years. Investigators are renewing their appeal to the public, asking anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come
- [UGA Athletics in Your Town” coming to Cartersville, July 29](https://wbhfradio.org/uga-athletics-in-your-town-coming-to-cartersville-july-29/) - ATHENS, Ga. -- “UGA Athletics in Your Town,” a traveling exhibit of historic artifacts from the University of Georgia Athletic Association archives, will be coming to Cartersville, Wednesday, July 29. The exhibit will be on display at the Cartersville Public Library, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. Among the collection on display will be
- [Qcells Solar Plant Fire Extinguished](https://wbhfradio.org/qcells-solar-plant-fire-extinguished/) - 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
- [Cartersville Charity Barred After $10B Fund Misuse](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-charity-barred-after-10b-fund-misuse/) - 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
- [Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to Host Breastfeeding & Brunch Celebration During National Breastfeeding Month](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-medical-center-to-host-breastfeeding-brunch-celebration-during-national-breastfeeding-month/) - 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
- [Single Vehicle Crash On Hwy. 20 Results in Fatality](https://wbhfradio.org/single-vehicle-crash-on-hwy-20-results-in-fatality/) - 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
- [ICE Arrests Sexual Battery Convict in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/ice-arrests-sexual-battery-convict-in-cartersville/) - 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
- [Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis](https://wbhfradio.org/protect-yourself-and-your-family-from-cyclosporiasis/) - 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
- [Cartersville Man Found Deceased In River](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-found-deceased-in-river/) - 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
- [Body Recovered from Lake Allatoona Near Glade Marina](https://wbhfradio.org/body-recovered-from-lake-allatoona-near-glade-marina/) - 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
- [The Georgia Department of Public Safety Encourages Safe Travel  During the Independence Day Holiday Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/the-georgia-department-of-public-safety-encourages-safe-travel-during-the-independence-day-holiday-weekend/) - (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
- [Two Dogs Perish In A Mobile Home Fire](https://wbhfradio.org/two-dogs-perish-in-a-mobile-home/) - 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
- [Emerson Police To Host Blood Drive That Honors Mayor Al Pallone and Wife Millie](https://wbhfradio.org/emerson-police-to-host-blood-drive-that-honors-mayor-al-pallone-and-wife-millie/) - Emerson Police Department giving back to the community with Red Cross Blood Drive Emerson, Ga. June 24, 2026 – Emerson Police Department with American Red Cross will host its 3rd annual memorial blood drive for Al and Millie Pallone on July 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 700 Highway 293 Emerson, Ga.
- [Cartersville Man Charged With Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-with-murder-2/) - A Cartersville man was jailed on murder charges for an event that reportedly occurred almost a year ago. A Bartow County Sheriff’s Office report states that 51-year-old Brian Todd Barron was booked into the Bartow County Jail June 19, 2026, on one charge of felony murder. According to the warrant, on July 30, 2025, Barron
- [Piedmont Cartersville Launches “Cut the Pressure” Initiative to Address Hypertension](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-launches-cut-the-pressure-initiative-to-address-hypertension/) - What: “Cut the Pressure” Community Screening Event When: Friday, June 26 | 1-3 p.m. Where: The Fade Club Barber Shop, Cartersville Cartersville, Ga. (June 22, 2026) — Piedmont Cartersville is bringing healthcare into the community with the launch of “Cut the Pressure,” a new initiative focused on raising awareness of high blood pressure and improving early detection in the Black community. The
- [Dalton Man Killed in Late-Night I-75 Crash in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/dalton-man-killed-in-late-night-i-75-crash-in-bartow-county/) - According to the Georgia State Patrol, 36-year-old Esbalm Abdelkerim of Dalton died in a crash on Interstate 75 in Bartow County late Thursday night, June 18, 2026. Troopers were dispatched at 11:49 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash on northbound I-75, about two miles south of Exit 306. The preliminary investigation found that a white Dodge
- [2026 Primary Runoff - Bartow Co School Board District 3 (FINAL)](https://wbhfradio.org/2026-primary-runoff-bartow-co-school-board-district-3-700pm/) - Here is where we will continuously update the numbers for the one local primary RUNOFF race we are covering. We will always update the TIME in the subject line to let you know the last update we had. If you refresh the page and the time doesn't change, it means we don't have any updates
- [Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/fourth-of-july-parade-and-activities-set-for-cartersville-4/) - Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2026 with events on Saturday, July 4th. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with WBHF FM 100.3 and AM 1450 coordinating the parade with the Rotary Club. The presenting sponsor for the parade is Shottenkirk Honda. The parade down Main Street in downtown
- [Acworth Woman Finds Strength, Faith and Hope Through Cancer Journey](https://wbhfradio.org/acworth-woman-finds-strength-faith-and-hope-through-cancer-journey/) - Cartersville, Ga. (June 8, 2026) - At 75, Elaine Stanton has faced her share of life’s challenges—but nothing quite like a cancer diagnosis. A retired educator living in Acworth, Stanton built a full and joyful life centered on family. Married to her husband, Mike, for nearly 29 years, she spends her days surrounded by children, grandchildren and the
- [Three-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Fentanyl and Carrying stolen Handgun](https://wbhfradio.org/three-time-convicted-felon-sentenced-to-prison-for-dealing-fentanyl-and-carrying-stolen-handgun/) - A man arrested on numerous drug charges in Bartow County in 2024 receives a nine year sentence. ROME, Ga. – Sincere M. Billingslea, a three-time convicted felon and armed fentanyl dealer who operated in northwest Georgia, was sentenced to nine years in prison after his conviction on federal drug and weapons charges. “The successful prosecution
- [Mary Owens Named Piedmont Cartersville’s 2026 Nurse of the Year](https://wbhfradio.org/mary-owens-named-piedmont-cartersvilles-2026-nurse-of-the-year/) - Cartersville, Ga. (June 5, 2026) — Piedmont Cartersville has named Mary Owens, RN, as its 2026 Nurse of the Year, recognizing her exceptional leadership, compassion and commitment to patient care. Owens, a full-time charge nurse on 3 North, joined Piedmont Cartersville in July 2024 as a nurse resident after previously serving as an LPN at
- [Local Booked on 100 Counts Related to Child Exploitation](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-booked-on-100-counts-related-to-child-exploitation/) - Bartow County deputies booked 46-year-old Brian Harvey Goolsby of 381 Bells Ferry Road into the jail on June 3rd on 100 warrants from June 2nd for violation of the Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act. Bartow County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the
- [Don’t Wait for Symptoms: Doctors Urge Prioritizing Preventive Care During Men’s Health Month](https://wbhfradio.org/dont-wait-for-symptoms-doctors-urge-prioritizing-preventive-care-during-mens-health-month/) - Cartersville, Ga. (June 3, 2026) – With many diseases, symptoms often don’t appear until later stages—when conditions are more serious and harder to treat. During Men’s Health Month in June, Piedmont is urging men to take a proactive approach to their health by prioritizing regular screenings and annual physicals. According to a 2022 survey, men are significantly less likely
- [MARK YOUR CALENDARS: QUOTA HUNT APPLICATIONS OPEN JUNE 1](https://wbhfradio.org/mark-your-calendars-quota-hunt-applications-open-june-1/) - SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 21, 2026) – Another hunting season is on the horizon. Beginning June 1, hunters can electronically apply for most quota hunts including certain youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Having quota hunts allows us to offer a
- [Charges Dropped Against Man Charged With Child Molestation Due To His Death](https://wbhfradio.org/charges-dropped-against-man-charged-with-child-molestation-due-to-his-death/) - All charges have been dropped against a man charged with strong-arm rape and child molestation. According to court documents, charges against 74-year-old, Robert Edward Dillen were officially dropped on May 15, 2026, due to his death. The documents do not state the circumstances of his death. Dillen was arrested back in 2022 and charged with
- [Georgia PSC Approves Rate Decrease Plan For Georgia Power Residential Customers,](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-psc-approves-rate-decrease-plan-for-georgia-power-residential-customers/) - Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers Rate decrease will be effective beginning next month; Total annual savings for all customers of approximately $285 million ATLANTA – May 28, 2026 – The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer
- [Fatal Crash on U.S. 411 Claims Life of Cartersville Woman](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-crash-on-u-s-411-claims-life-of-cartersville-woman/) - A deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 411 in Bartow County Sunday morning, claiming the life of a 24-year-old Cartersville woman. Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to the scene east of Hamilton Crossing Road at 10:31 a.m. on May 24th. According to the preliminary investigation, a black Dodge Durango traveled east in the left
- [Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-labor-force-and-employment-hit-new-records-as-unemployment-holds-steady-at-3-5/) - The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and unchanged from Georgia's March revised 3.5%
- [Primary Election Night Coverage 2026 (FINAL)](https://wbhfradio.org/primary-election-night-coverage-2026-720pm/) - Here is where we will continuously update the numbers for the two local primary races we are covering here at WBHF. We will always update the TIME in the subject line to let you know the last update we had. If you refresh the page and the time doesn't change, it means we don't have
- [Kostopoulos Sentenced To Life Without Parole for Murdering Karina Moreno](https://wbhfradio.org/kostopoulos-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-murdering-karina-moreno/) - A man charged with murdering his wife in 2024 will spend the rest of his life in prison. Fifty-three-year-old Antonios Pete Kostopoulos was sentenced in Bartow Superior Court on Tuesday for the murder of his 42-year-old wife, Karina Moreno. On April 28, 2026, a local jury found Kostopoulos guilty of two counts of malice murder,
- [DPH Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-confirms-three-new-measles-cases-in-georgia/) - MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was not vaccinated and traveled internationally. While they were not infectious during travel, DPH is working to identify people who may have been exposed to measles
- [Georgia Department of Public Safety Urges Safe Travel  During the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-department-of-public-safety-urges-safe-travel-during-the-memorial-day-holiday-weekend/) - (ATLANTA, GA) – As travelers across Georgia prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging motorists to make safety a priority by avoiding impaired and distracted driving, buckling up, and practicing responsible driving behaviors as you travel to spend time with friends and family. Memorial Day weekend
- [Walnut Grove Road Closing for Construction](https://wbhfradio.org/walnut-grove-road-closing-for-construction/) - Drivers, take note: A portion of Walnut Grove Road directly in front of the Water Pollution Control Plant will close from Saturday, May 23rd, through Friday, July 31st. The city plans to keep the road open at both ends. Hence, businesses and properties remain accessible, but the section immediately adjacent to the plant will remain
- [Superintendent Woods names Georgia’s 2026 AP Honor Schools](https://wbhfradio.org/superintendent-woods-names-georgias-2026-ap-honor-schools/) - https://gadoe.org/press-releases/superintendent-woods-names-georgias-2026-ap-honor-schools/ Cartersville and Bartow County High Schools are named honor schools in several categories. State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 316 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 110 school districts for 2026. "Georgia's 2026 AP Honor Schools reflect our continued commitment to providing students with rigorous, high‑quality learning opportunities that prepare them for life beyond high
- [Phoenix Air Group Assists With Return Of Passengers From Cruise Ship Hit With Outbreak of Hantavirus](https://wbhfradio.org/phoenix-air-group-assists-with-return-of-passengers-from-cruise-ship-hit-with-outbreak-of-hantavirus/) - Cartersville, GA May 14, 2026 Phoenix Air Group, Inc., headquartered at the Cartersville-Bartow County Airport in Cartersville, GA this week partnered with the U.S. Department of State and Kalitta Air to support the successful repatriation of American citizens from the cruise ship M/V Hondius. Utilizing a Kalitta Air Boeing 747 aircraft equipped with specialized
- [Breezy White Breaks Barriers, Inspires Others Through Graduation Achievement at Georgia Highlands College](https://wbhfradio.org/breezy-white-breaks-barriers-inspires-others-through-graduation-achievement-at-georgia-highlands-college/) - Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating the remarkable journey of Breezy White, whose path to earning an Associate of Science degree represents perseverance, determination and the power of opportunity. A 2026 graduate and trailblazer for individuals with Down syndrome, White said attending Georgia Highlands College fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to college and becoming
- [Euharlee PD Arrest 19-Year-Old for Domestic Assault](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-pd-arrest-19-year-old-for-domestic-assault/) - Euharlee Police have arrested a 19-year-old Bartow County man after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home through a window early Sunday morning, assaulted her, and made terroristic threats. Officers arrested Victor Alexis Clemente for burglary, second-degree criminal damage to property, aggravated assault by strangulation, battery, and terroristic threats and acts. The incident occurred around
- [Affordable 'Kayaking 101' Classes To Launch National Safe Boating Week](https://wbhfradio.org/affordable-kayaking-101-classes-to-launch-national-safe-boating-week/) - USACE and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Partnering with Paddlesports Leaders to Offer Affordable 'Kayaking 101' Classes To Launch National Safe Boating Week Monday, April 27, 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are joining the Georgia chapter of the American Canoe Association and other stakeholders, to offer
- [UPDATE: Suspect Booked in Bar Stabbing](https://wbhfradio.org/update-suspect-booked-in-bar-stabbing-at-the-local-bar-and-grill/) - 24-year-old Jeremiah Keith Lambert is in custody after Cartersville police say he stabbed a man multiple times outside The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the bar at 120 South Erwin Street around 12:18 a.m. on May 10th after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, they found
- [Cartersville Police Hunt Aggravated Assault Suspect](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-police-hunt-aggravated-assault-suspect/) - Cartersville police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed outside The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the bar at 120 South Erwin Street around 12:18 a.m. on May 10 after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, they found the victim lying in a
- [Bartow County Man Arrested in Infant Abuse Case](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-man-arrested-in-infant-abuse-case/) - A Bartow County man faces 26 charges after authorities say his 26-day-old daughter suffered multiple fractures and visible bruising. The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office booked 33-year-old Robert Michael McNeely of Amberidge Drive on Wednesday, May 6th. Deputies charged him with 19 counts of aggravated battery, one count of aggravated assault, four counts of battery, one
- [Local Law Enforcement Assist With Convictions in Federal Drug Trafficking Case](https://wbhfradio.org/local-law-enforcement-assist-with-convictions-in-federal-drug-trafficking-case/) - Thursday, May 7, 2026 U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia ATLANTA - Usoro E. McWhorter, who has eight prior felony convictions, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. His accomplice, Omari Nicks, was sentenced to more than 12 years in
- [City of Cartersville Welcomes New Electric Director, Tim Storey](https://wbhfradio.org/city-of-cartersville-welcomes-new-electric-director-tim-storey/) - The City of Cartersville is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Storey as Electric Director, following a recommendation from the City Manager. Mr. Storey brings more than 25 years of dedicated service to the City’s Electric System and has most recently served as Interim Electric Director and Distribution Supervisor. In that role, he
- [Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Cooling is Open](https://wbhfradio.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-for-cooling-is-open/) - In Bartow County, GA, 2026 LIHEAP cooling assistance applications open for seniors (65+) and the medically homebound on April 6, 2026, with general public applications starting May 1, 2026. Eligible households can receive $400–$810 for energy bills. Apply through Tallatoona Community Action Partnership at 140 Douglas St, Cartersville, GA, or call 770-817-4666 ext. 3. ATLANTA
- [Man Indicted in Bartow County for $72K Lottery Theft](https://wbhfradio.org/man-indicted-in-bartow-county-for-72k-lottery-theft/) - A Dawson man now faces forgery and theft charges after authorities say he fraudulently deposited a forged $72,000 check from the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced yesterday that a Bartow County grand jury indicted 33-year-old Jovante Peters on one count of Theft by Taking and one count of Forgery in the
- [National Small Business Week](https://wbhfradio.org/national-small-business-week/) - Tools for business owners and entrepreneurs Being a small business owner or entrepreneur can be a heavy lift sometimes. Fortunately, there’re several tools and resources that can help them manage their tax responsibilities efficiently. National Small Business Week 2026, is an opportunity to highlight some of the improvements and technology available to enhance the taxpayer experience.
- [Booth Western Art Museum Names New Director](https://wbhfradio.org/booth-western-art-museum-names-new-director/) - The Booth Western Art Museum has a new leader. Dr. Eric Singleton will take over as director in mid-July. Georgia Museums President and Board Chair Lorri McClain says after a nationwide search, they chose Singleton for his strong experience, positive energy, creativity, and collaborative style. McClain added that Singleton’s extensive experience will ignite new ideas
- [Unemployment Declines in Nearly All of Georgia’s Regional Commissions in March](https://wbhfradio.org/unemployment-declines-in-nearly-all-of-georgias-regional-commissions-in-march/) - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that nearly all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported lower unemployment rates in March. “There's no better way to mark Economic Development Week than with measurable results,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With the state labor force and employment both reaching all-time highs and unemployment falling across
- [Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Child Struck and Killed](https://wbhfradio.org/man-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-after-child-struck-and-killed/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers arrested a 36-year-old Bartow County man Monday afternoon, charging him with driving under the influence of alcohol and first-degree homicide by vehicle following a deadly crash that claimed the life of an eight-year-old child. Deputies booked Jeran Scott Ariel Lawrence into the Bartow County Jail on the charges. Investigators say Lawrence
- [Georgia State Patrol Called To Fatal Accident at Amberidge Dr. Monday](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-state-patrol-called-to-fatal-accident-at-amberidge-dr-monday/) - An eight-year-old child was killed in a car accident, Monday, May 4, 2026. According to reports with the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 3:42 p.m., when a 2008 Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Amberidge Drive at the same time a child was sliding down a private driveway on a sled. According to the
- [Gov. Kemp: Special Tax Refunds Begin Issuing](https://wbhfradio.org/gov-kemp-special-tax-refunds-begin-issuing/) - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the state has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its kind under Governor Kemp's leadership, it will return over $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers,
- [Cartersville Man Arrested After Stabbing Family](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-arrested-after-stabbing-family/) - Cartersville police say a 28-year-old man stabbed three family members inside their home on Clearview Drive late Wednesday night. Officers responded to a domestic violence call on Clearview Drive around 11:29 p.m. on April 29th. When they arrived, they found the suspect’s mother lying on the steps with a severe laceration to her midsection. She
- [Local Man Wanted in Ashville, NC, Jewelry Store Break-In](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-wanted-in-ashville-nc-jewelry-store-break-in/) - Detectives have charged a man from Bartow County in a brazen early-morning break-in and theft at a downtown Asheville jewelry store that netted more than $354,000 in merchandise. Officers responded to a business alarm at the store on Page Avenue around 5:28 a.m. on March 8th. They found the front glass door shattered, display cases
- [Crash On I-75 Northbound Caused Major Delays on Thursday](https://wbhfradio.org/crash-on-i-75-northbound-caused-major-delays-on-thursday/) - Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound in Bartow County early this morning. The crash happened at 4:26 a.m. near mile marker 300. Investigators say a maroon commercial motor vehicle, traveling in the left lane, changed lanes into the middle lane and struck a white commercial motor vehicle
- [Euharlee Food Truck Friday Concert Series Returns](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-food-truck-friday-concert-series-returns/) - Euharlee is bringing back its popular Food Truck Friday concert series for the 2026 season. The City of Euharlee kicks off the free, family-friendly events on Friday, May 8th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Osborne Park Amphitheater in downtown Euharlee. Crowd favorite Carl and the Floorwalkers will take the stage on opening night,
- [CenterPoint Acquires Local Industrial Warehouse](https://wbhfradio.org/centerpoint-acquires-local-industrial-warehouse/) - CenterPoint Properties has acquired a 250,874-square-foot Class A warehouse in Bartow County, marking its fourth investment in the Atlanta metro area in less than a year. The company purchased the fully leased facility at 934 Peeples Valley Road. Officials say the move strengthens their presence along the I-75 North corridor, a key submarket known for
- [Couple Arrested for Animal Cruelty](https://wbhfradio.org/couple-arrested-for-animal-cruelty/) - Bartow County authorities have arrested a local couple on multiple counts of animal cruelty after discovering dogs living in horrific conditions at their home. On April 24, 2026, a Bartow County Sheriff's Office Deputy responded to Alisha Circle to assist Animal Control following a complaint about a strong smell and possible abuse. An Animal Control
- [UPDATE: Adairsville Officer Shot, Suspect Killed This Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/update-adairsville-officer-shot-suspect-killed-this-morning/) - An Adairsville police officer is back home with his family today after a ballistic vest likely saved his life during a deadly shootout early Thursday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead on the case and identified the deceased suspect as 26-year-old Saeed Ahmed Reed of Clayton County. The incident began around
- [Lake Allatoona Fire & Emergency Burn Ban](https://wbhfradio.org/lake-allatoona-fire-emergency-burn-ban/) - Bartow County fire crews are on high alert today after a wildfire ignited near Lake Allatoona. Firefighters spent the morning battling a six-acre blaze on Brandy Lane Southeast. The Georgia Forestry Commission confirmed just after noon that crews have reached 100-percent containment, but the danger is far from over. Statewide drought conditions are creating a
- [Bartow County Emergency Burn Ban](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-emergency-burn-ban/) - Bartow County is under a total outdoor burn ban, effective immediately. Severe drought conditions have pushed local fire risks to a breaking point. Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services issued the emergency order today, April 23rd, citing dangerously low humidity and a lack of recent rainfall. Fire Chief Billy Ward warns that current conditions allow
- [Adairsville Police Officer Shot, Suspect Killed This Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-police-officer-shot-suspect-killed-this-morning/) - An Adairsville police officer is recovering after being shot in the line of duty early this morning, and a suspect is dead following an exchange of gunfire. According to the Adairsville Police Department, the incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on April 23rd. Officers encountered a wanted suspect with multiple felony warrants. During that encounter, the
- [Anheuser-Busch Investment in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/anheuser-busch-investment-in-cartersville/) - Anheuser-Busch is expanding its investment in Cartersville as part of a new $600 million nationwide commitment to U.S. manufacturing operations. The company says the move will strengthen its local brewery, support workforce development, and create new opportunities for veterans and future manufacturing workers. The Cartersville brewery will become home to a new technical skills training
- [DNR: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A SNAKE](https://wbhfradio.org/dnr-what-to-do-when-you-see-a-snake/) - FORSYTH, Ga. (April 21, 2026) – Spring’s rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for answers about snakes. In the spring, most of the snake questions he fields are focused on two topics: What species is this and
- [IRS Launches New Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Resolve Tax Debt](https://wbhfradio.org/irs-launches-new-online-tool-to-help-taxpayers-resolve-tax-debt/) - IR-2026-53, April 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt. The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple, accessible way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. The tool is part of the IRS’s
- [Shooting Death Believed to Be Self Defense](https://wbhfradio.org/shooting-death-believed-to-be-self-defense/) - BCSO Responds to Person Shot On April 8th, 2026 at approximately 08:05 hours, sheriff’s office personnel were dispatched to 26 Kingston Hwy, Cartersville GA in reference to a reported domestic incident. Responding units arrived within minutes and located several individuals inside the residence. One adult male was found with a gunshot injury requiring medical attention,
- [CFD Rescues Worker After Floor Collapse](https://wbhfradio.org/cfd-rescues-worker-after-floor-collapse/) - Emergency crews rescued a construction worker Tuesday morning after a concrete floor collapsed at the old Taylor’s Farm Supply building on Leake Street. The incident happened at 11 West Leake Street, next to the railroad tracks across from South Museum Drive. Workers were standing on the exterior concrete loading dock — a former loading area
- [Georgia Lottery Player Hits Jackpot for $689,390 Playing Fantasy 5](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-lottery-player-hits-jackpot-for-689390-playing-fantasy-5/) - A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 from a ticket sold at the Cartersville Kroger Store. ATLANTA (April 6, 2026) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $689,390 in the April 4 Fantasy 5 drawing. The lucky ticket, purchased at Leon’s Food Mart, 5410 Matt Highway in Cumming, matched all five numbers, which were 01-22-26-27-42.
- [Evening Lecture & Exhibit Opening – M.W.H “Alphabet” Collins: A Lifetime of Innovation](https://wbhfradio.org/evening-lecture-exhibit-opening-m-w-h-alphabet-collins-a-lifetime-of-innovation/) - April 30, 2026, Cartersville, GA – The Bartow History Museum invites the public to the unveiling of its newest temporary exhibit, M.W.H “Alphabet” Collins: A Lifetime of Innovation, along with a special evening lecture on Thursday, April 30, at 6 pm. Mary Norton and Julia Knight will give a presentation on the life and work
- [BE READY FOR BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS THIS SPRING: BE BEARWISE ® AND KNOW WHAT TO DO   ](https://wbhfradio.org/be-ready-for-black-bear-sightings-this-spring-be-bearwise-and-know-what-to-do/) - SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 26, 2026) – It’s Springtime here in Georgia which brings fresh vegetation. As spring green-up spreads across Georgia, wildlife becomes more active and visible, including black bears. Being BearWise ® means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “As
- [Free options and resources for preparing and filing taxes in 2026](https://wbhfradio.org/free-options-and-resources-for-preparing-and-filing-taxes-in-2026/) - Important information from the IRS as April 15, Tax Day gets closer. WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and resources are available on IRS.gov. Whether taxpayers prefer to prepare their own returns or need assistance, IRS.gov offers secure electronic filing
- [Time Is Running Out To Claim $1.2 Billion In Refunds For Tax Year 2022](https://wbhfradio.org/time-is-running-out-to-claim-1-2-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2022/) - Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline IR-2026-37, March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their
- [New Charges for Former Advocates Leader](https://wbhfradio.org/new-charges-for-former-advocates-leader/) - A former senior leader at Advocates for Children now faces two fresh misdemeanor charges of public indecency in addition to 31 earlier charges. Prosecutor Andrew R. Chandler swore out the new warrants on Monday against 64-year-old Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome. Bartow County Magistrate Judge Freddie L. Gunn signed them. The affidavits state that Sherwin
- [Late-Night Waffle House Shooting in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/late-night-waffle-house-shooting-in-cartersville/) - Cartersville police are investigating a late-night shooting outside the Waffle House at the corner of North Dixie Avenue and Martin Luther King Junior Drive that damaged two vehicles but left no one injured. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight on Sunday, around 12:03 a.m., when officers responded to reports of shots fired at the popular
- [CHATSWORTH WOMAN’S MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED; HUSBAND REMAINS IN JAIL](https://wbhfradio.org/chatsworth-womans-murder-charges-dismissed-husband-remains-in-jail/) - Earlier this year, murder charges against a Chatsworth woman in connection with a 2001 killing were dismissed. In April 2025, 74-year-old Mary Ruth Fowler and her husband, 74-year-old Gary Fowler, were arrested and charged with the 2001 murder of Travis Silvers. According to the Bartow County Jail docket, Mary Fowler was granted a $50,000 bond
- [Members of A Prison-Based METHAMPHETAMINE Distribution Ring Sentenced](https://wbhfradio.org/members-of-a-prison-based-methamphetamine-distribution-ring-sentenced/) - ROME, Ga. – Thirteen members of a prison-based methamphetamine distribution ring have been convicted and sentenced. Before they were identified by federal agents, state inmates Edward Kelvin Pope, David Wilson, and Kevin Josue Campos Rivera coordinated with Jose Santos Isaola Cisneros, a federal inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, to distribute methamphetamine to
- [Update: Children's Advocate Jailed](https://wbhfradio.org/update-childrens-advocate-jailed/) - The following is an update to yesterday’s story. Authorities have arrested a 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children on 31 criminal charges. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome now sits in the Bartow County Detention Center. Authorities arrested him at his home on Thursday, March 5th, and Bartow County deputies booked him locally on
- [Children's Advocate Jailed for Sexual Extortion, Forgery](https://wbhfradio.org/childrens-advocate-jailed-for-sexual-extortion-forgery/) - A 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children in Cartersville faces 31 criminal charges after his arrest by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome was taken into custody last Thursday, March 5th, at his home by Bartow County deputies. Authorities booked him into the Bartow County Detention Center on Friday,
- [Change Your Clock. Change Your Batteries:  Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday](https://wbhfradio.org/change-your-clock-change-your-batteries-daylight-saving-time-starts-sunday/) - Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 2:00 A.M. daylight saving time begins. The Cartersville Fire Department would like to remind everyone to take this time to change the batteries in their smoke alarms. In the event of a fire, a properly installed and maintained smoke alarm can alert you and your loved ones to the danger
- [American Red Cross of Georgia to Install Around 200 FREE Smoke Alarms in Bartow County on Saturday](https://wbhfradio.org/american-red-cross-of-georgia-to-install-around-200-free-smoke-alarms-in-bartow-county-on-saturday/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (March 5, 2026) On Saturday, March 7, the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia, Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services, United Way, Team Rubicon and volunteers will install around 200 free smoke alarms for families at risk of home fires as part of our Sound the Alarm event. From March 1-28, as part of the campaign, the Red Cross of Georgia aims to install
- [Over 60 Georgia Colleges and Universities Waive Application Fees in March](https://wbhfradio.org/over-60-georgia-colleges-and-universities-waive-application-fees-in-march/) - ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and private institutions to provide application fee waivers to Georgia high school seniors in March to more than 60 Georgia colleges and universities. “We want every Georgia student to know there is a
- [Upcoming Georgia Sound the Alarm Installation Opportunities March 1 – 28:  ](https://wbhfradio.org/upcoming-georgia-sound-the-alarm-installation-opportunities-march-1-28/) - Upcoming Georgia Sound the Alarm installation and fire safety education opportunities March 1 – 28: Bartow County March 7: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cartersville Bartow County March 7: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Cartersville American Red Cross of Georgia and Community Partners to Install Around 3,800 Free Smoke Alarms Staff and volunteers educate residents on fire safety across the state ATLANTA (March 2, 2026) - The American Red Cross of Georgia is Sounding the Alarm once again on fire safety. This March, volunteers, staff and community
- [Community Leader and Cable Industry Pioneer Jon Oscher Passes Away at 93](https://wbhfradio.org/community-leader-and-cable-industry-pioneer-jon-oscher-passes-away-at-93/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA — February 20, 2026 — It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Oscher announces his passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A visionary entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist, and pillar of the Cartersville community, Mr. Oscher leaves behind a legacy defined by his passion for education, the arts, and the advancement of
- [Fatal Pedestrian Crash on I-75](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-pedestrian-crash-on-i-75/) - A crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Bartow County claimed a life Thursday night when a tractor-trailer struck a pedestrian. Georgia State Patrol troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers responded around 8:03 p.m. to mile marker 290, just north of exit 290 near Cartersville. The initial investigation shows 51-year-old Scott Wolcott attempted to cross the
- [Adairsville Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter In Shooting Death of His Mother](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-man-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-shooting-death-of-his-mother/) - An Adairsville man charged with the shooting death of his mother is sentenced in Bartow Superior Court. Thirty-five-year-old, William David Fletcher of Adairsville entered a guilty plea in Bartow Superior Court Tuesday. Fletcher pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of his mother, sixty-one-year-old Kelly Fletcher. Medical officials say the drug Kratom combined
- [BARTOW COUNTY 2026  OPERATING BUDGET](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-2026-operating-budget/) - Bartow 2026 Budget Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor will conduct a Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to discuss the County’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Conference/Hearing Room in the Frank Moore Administration Building located at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville,
- [Fatal Truck Crash on I-75 South in Bartow County Thursday](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-truck-crash-on-i-75-south-in-bartow-county-thursday/) - A crash claimed the life of a commercial truck driver early Thursday morning on Interstate 75 southbound in Bartow County, disrupting traffic for hours and leading to a secondary accident nearby. Georgia State Patrol troopers responded at 5:36 a.m. to the scene near mile marker 291. Investigators determined that a white Volvo commercial motor vehicle
- [Former National Guardsman And Adairsville Resident Sentenced for Child Enticement](https://wbhfradio.org/former-national-guardsman-and-adairsville-resident-sentenced-for-child-enticement/) - ROME, Ga. - William Eric Cooper has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to produce sexually explicit images. “Cooper is a predator who deserves this significant sentence,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Through quick and excellent work, our law enforcement partners rescued an exploited child, exposed
- [Fire on Remington Drive Claims One Life in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/fire-on-remington-drive-claims-one-life-in-cartersville/) - Tragedy struck early Sunday morning in Cartersville when a residential fire claimed one life. At 5:04 a.m., the Cartersville Fire Department, joined by Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services, rushed to a reported structure fire on Remington Drive. First-arriving crews found the home fully engulfed, with heavy flames spreading throughout the structure. Firefighters immediately launched
- [Man Arrested for DUI After Truck Overturns on I-75](https://wbhfradio.org/man-arrested-for-dui-after-truck-overturns-on-i-75/) - A serious crash Saturday afternoon on northbound Interstate 75 near Emerson snarled traffic for hours and led to a DUI arrest. Georgia State Patrol troopers from Post 3 in Bartow County say a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, pulling a 2024 Keystone Cougar trailer, traveled too fast for conditions as it negotiated a curve at mile marker
- [Congressman Barry Loudermilk Announces Decision Not To Seek Re-Election](https://wbhfradio.org/congressman-barry-loudermilk-announces-decision-not-to-seek-re-election/) - Rep. Loudermilk Statement on Future Plans Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement: “Serving the people of Northwest Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives is a tremendous honor; and throughout my six terms, I have focused on upholding the Constitution and representing the values of the Eleventh Congressional
- [Two Vehicle Accident Stalls Traffic on Highway 293 Wednesday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/two-vehicle-accident-stalls-traffic-on-highway-293-wednesday-morning/) - Traffic had to be rerouted due to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 293 and Sorrento Drive early Wednesday morning. According to preliminary reports, a collision occurred between a Chevrolet pickup truck and a Kia K5 sedan. The pickup truck was traveling south on Highway 293 as the Kia was traveling east on
- [Traffic Shifting Thursday to Old Alabama Road Roundabout](https://wbhfradio.org/traffic-shifting-thursday-to-old-alabama-road-roundabout/) - WHAT: Weather permitting, traffic on Old Alabama Road and State Route 61 will shift to a temporary alignment of the new roundabout. The shift is part of the widening of Old Alabama Road, which is scheduled to be completed in late 2026. Motorists should drive slowly through the work zone and watch for crews that
- [Cartersville Fire Department Receives Medical First Responder Service License](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-fire-department-receives-medical-first-responder-service-license/) - The Cartersville Fire Department (CFD) has officially received its Medical First Responder (MFR) Service License from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma, marking a significant milestone in the department’s ability to deliver advanced emergency medical care. This license recognizes the Cartersville Fire Department as an authorized EMS agency and allows
- [New Brand Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce](https://wbhfradio.org/new-brand-cartersville-bartow-county-chamber-of-commerce/) - Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Brand Reflecting Growth, Collaboration, and Community Momentum Cartersville, GA — January 30, 2026 — The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a new brand identity designed to reflect the organization’s evolution, expanded impact, and forward-looking vision for the region’s business community. Revealed during an exclusive event, the
- [2026 Tax Filing Season Opens With Several Free Filing Options Available](https://wbhfradio.org/2026-tax-filing-season-opens-with-several-free-filing-options-available/) - The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, and the IRS is now accepting and processing federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers have several options for filing electronically, with some free options available depending on income level. Free filing options IRS Free File offers eligible taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross
- [One Injured As Fire Destroys Bartow Home](https://wbhfradio.org/one-injured-as-fire-destroys-bartow-home/) - A home was destroyed by fire on one of the coldest nights of the year. According to Bartow Fire and Emergency Services, crews were dispatched to 13 Colony Court NW, at approximately 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2026. Crews arrived on the scene to find a split-level wood frame structure with heavy fire showing. The
- [Winter Storm Fern arrives in Georgia, impacts expected overnight](https://wbhfradio.org/winter-storm-fern-arrives-in-georgia-impacts-expected-overnight/) - 10,000+ personnel engaged and ready to support Georgia Power’s restoration effort; Damage assessment and repair to begin as conditions are safe ATLANTA – Jan. 24, 2026 – Winter Storm Fern continues to make its way across the country, entering Georgia Saturday with expected impacts from the massive storm occurring overnight. Georgia Power teams have been preparing over the last
- [DNR to Provide Warming Stations Beginning Saturday Ahead of Winter Weather](https://wbhfradio.org/dnr-to-provide-warming-stations-beginning-saturday-ahead-of-winter-weather/) - ATLANTA – (January 23, 2026) – Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern. Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) personnel are preparing for the incoming storm, as sub-freezing temperatures and precipitation are forecast to move through the state this weekend into early next week. To assist
- [Georgia's 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook](https://wbhfradio.org/georgias-2026-economic-competitiveness-redbook/) - The Georgia Chamber Foundation recently released the 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, its most comprehensive collection of statewide economic data and the Foundation’s annual capstone project. Now in its fourth year, the Redbook serves as a key guide to Georgia’s economic achievements and forecasted trends. It helps businesses and lawmakers make informed decisions. The Foundation team
- [Frigid Temperatures Threaten Millions Across U.S.; 10 Cold-Weather Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe](https://wbhfradio.org/frigid-temperatures-threaten-millions-across-u-s-10-cold-weather-safety-tips-to-help-keep-you-safe/) - ATLANTA (Jan. 22, 2025) — Winter is here with its cold temperatures and frigid wind chills causing many of us to shiver just thinking about the weather. The forecast is calling for cold Arctic air to hit much of the U.S. ─ from the Midwest to the Northeast ─ and these frigid conditions could keep their grip on the
- [Cartersville Man Arrested for Knife Assault and Kidnapping](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-arrested-for-knife-assault-and-kidnapping-at-local-massage-business/) - Bartow County deputies arrested 21-year-old Jaiden Andrew Walraven of Bartow County on Monday evening after he allegedly assaulted a woman at Massage Time Body and Foot on South Gilmer Street between East Cherokee Street and East Main Street in Cartersville. Around 4:55 PM, Cartersville police officers responded to a report of an assault. The victim,
- [Two People Arrested After Crash Into Building](https://wbhfradio.org/two-people-arrested-after-crash-into-building/) - A dramatic crash unfolded at around 5:53 PM on Saturday in Cartersville when a white 2014 Cadillac ATS smashed into the Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance building on North Tennessee Street and Felton Walk. Cartersville Police say 70-year-old Roosevelt Winfrey of Cartersville drove the vehicle south on North Tennessee Street. Winfrey told officers he blacked
- [Adairsville Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 41](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-man-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-on-u-s-41/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Adairsville. Troopers arrived at the scene around 12:50 p.m. on Joe Frank Harris Parkway at Woody Road. Investigators say a red Toyota Camry was traveling southbound and passing other vehicles in a no-passing zone. According to the initial investigation, the Camry driver
- [Use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost](https://wbhfradio.org/use-irs-free-file-to-conveniently-file-your-return-at-no-cost/) - WASHINGTON — IRS Free File will began accepting individual tax returns earlier this month, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month. While the filing season begins later this month, IRS Free File Guided Tax Software allows
- [Cartersville Welcomes Three New Fire Trucks](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-welcomes-three-new-fire-trucks/) - Click Here to Watch the Push-In Wednesday morning, Cartersville firefighters and community members gathered at Fire Station #5 in Carter Grove to celebrate a beloved tradition. They welcomed three new fire apparatus into service with a ceremonial push-in. As part of the ceremony, firefighters first sprayed down the new trucks using water from the older
- [Terminus Wake Park Faces Potential Closure](https://wbhfradio.org/terminus-wake-park-faces-potential-closure/) - A large crowd packed the Emerson City Council meeting Monday night, rallying in strong support for Terminus Wake Park as the popular cable wakeboarding facility faces potential closure. Terminus founder Chase Andrews announced on Instagram last week that Lakepoint has ended the park's lease. As a result, the facility now confronts closure. Andrews explained in
- [DPH Confirms New Measles Case in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-confirms-new-measles-case-in-georgia/) - ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination. The baby, who acquired the virus while traveling internationally, lives in the Coastal Health District. DPH is working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to measles through contact with the child.
- [Boyd Morris Drive Sections to Close for Water Line Work](https://wbhfradio.org/boyd-morris-drive-sections-to-close-for-water-line-work/) - Bartow County officials announced that crews will close portions of Boyd Morris Drive starting tomorrow to install a new water line. The road will see closures on Tuesday, January 13th, and Wednesday, January 14th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Crews will close only one lane at a time, so traffic can continue
- [Cartersville and Etowah Rotary Clubs and the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to Fund County-Wide Program](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-and-etowah-rotary-clubs-and-the-georgia-opioid-crisis-abatement-trust-to-fund-county-wide-program/) - Cartersville, Bartow County, GA: January 8, 2026. Today the Cartersville and Etowah West End Rotary Clubs announced that they have each received $5,000 grants from Rotary District 6910 and the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to fund a county -wide program to inform the public about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline now available to
- [Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-unemployment-rate-remains-below-national-average-at-3-5/) - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November 2025 was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate. One year ago, Georgia’s unemployment rate was 3.6%. October 2025 data is unavailable due to a lapse in
- [Crash Shut Down I-75 In Emerson Tuesday Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/crash-shut-down-i-75-in-emerson-tuesday-morning/) - A major crash shut down Interstate 75 North in Emerson early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at the Red Top Mountain Road exit, near mile marker 285. According to Emerson Police, a blue 2020 Mack tractor-trailer had pulled onto the right shoulder so the driver could use the restroom inside the cab. When the driver
- [First Announced Baby of 2026 Born at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center](https://wbhfradio.org/first-baby-of-2026-born-at-piedmont-cartersville-medical-center/) - Cartersville, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is delighted to welcome the first announced baby arrival of the new year! This cherished milestone marks a joyful start to 2026 for our community and team members, who are honored to share in such a special occasion. While the family of the first official
- [Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/widespread-flu-activity-in-georgia/) - Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a severe flu season. If you have not gotten a flu
- [Firefighters Respond To Two Fires Wednesday](https://wbhfradio.org/firefighters-respond-to-two-fires-wednesday/) - Local firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on Otting Drive on Wednesday. According to a press release, the call came in for 11 Otting Drive at approximately 6:34 p.m. The fire, which started in the kitchen, was deemed accidental. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke showing. The fire was under control within 15 minutes of
- [Two Suspects Arrested In Bartow For A Homicide That Occurred In Rome](https://wbhfradio.org/two-suspects-arrested-in-bartow-for-a-homicide-that-occurred-in-rome/) - The Rome Police Department worked diligently throughout the day investigating a homicide discovered around noon in the John Graham Homes area near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing a red passenger vehicle in the area immediately prior to the discovery of the body of a female which had been covered with blankets. That
- [Suspect from A Presumed Homicide That Occurred in Rome Is Stopped in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/suspect-from-rome-homicide-stopped-in-bartow/) - This Story is From WRGA Rome 3:30 PM update from the Rome Police Department: The Rome Police Department continues to actively investigate a presumed homicide that occurred in the area of John Graham Homes near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. During the initial investigation, witnesses reported seeing a red passenger vehicle in the area immediately
- [Cartersville School Board Recognized as Exemplary](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-school-board-recognized-as-exemplary/) - The Cartersville School Board of Education has earned the highest honor a Georgia school board can receive. The Georgia School Boards Association just named Cartersville’s board a 2025 Exemplary Board, the top level in GSBA’s statewide recognition program. This prestigious award highlights the board’s strong focus on effective governance, continuous improvement, transparency, and teamwork, all
- [ Community Encouraged to Donate to Cartersville High School FBLA Shoe Drive](https://wbhfradio.org/community-encouraged-to-donate-to-cartersville-high-school-fbla-shoe-drive/) - Cartersville High School Future Business Leaders of America launches community shoe drive to support global micro entrepreneurs. Cartersville High School FBLA is proud to announce the launch of its community wide shoe drive fundraiser, partnering with Funds2Orgs to collect gently worn, used, and new shoes. The fundraiser will run from November 3rd to December 15th, with
- [CCS Superintendent Receives Top Award  ](https://wbhfradio.org/ccs-superintendent-receives-top-award/) - CARTERSVILLE, Ga., December 4, 2025, - Cartersville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Marc Feuerbach has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA). Dr. Feuerbach, who received the award on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the GSBA annual conference held in Atlanta, has been leading Cartersville
- [OSHA Finds Violations That Led To A Fatality At A Local Plant](https://wbhfradio.org/osha-finds-violations-that-led-to-a-fatality-at-a-local-plant/) - Federal safety investigators say an engineering and construction company exposed workers to deadly hazards at the Hanwha Q Cells solar panel plant in Cartersville. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Hyoungwon E&C America Incorporated following the death of 33-year-old Marion Jose Rugama of Norcross. On Monday, May 19th, around
- [Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-sheriffs-office-statement-on-officer-involved-shooting/) - December 2, 2025 Cartersville, GA- Sheriff Clark Millsap stated on Monday, December 1, 2025 Bartow County Criminal Investigation Division was assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office investigate a suspicious fire with a fatality that occurred on Thanksgiving night at 5754 Highway 20 Cartersville, GA. After interviewing multiple individuals throughout the day, a person of
- [GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County, Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-bartow-county-georgia/) - Bartow County, GA (December 2, 2025) - At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. One man was shot and killed. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that around 4:50 p.m. on December 1, 2025, Bartow County Sheriff’s
- [One Person Dies in House Fire Thanksgivng Morning](https://wbhfradio.org/one-person-dies-in-house-fire-thanksgivng-morning/) - A person was found deceased in a house on Highway 20, Thursday November November 27. According to a press release, at 12:52 a.m., firefighters with the Bartow Fire and Emergency Services were called to a home at 5754 Highway 20, Cartersville for a report of a residential structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to
- [ Cartersville Police Awarded Prestigious CALEA Accreditation](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-police-awarded-prestigious-calea-accreditation/) - The Cartersville Police Department has earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for the first time in its history—an honor held by only about 4% of U.S. law enforcement agencies. The accreditation, presented on November 15, 2025, recognizes the department’s adherence to more than 180 industry best-practice standards in
- [A Pedestrian Is Struck And Killed While Crossing Highway 41 at East Felton Rd.](https://wbhfradio.org/a-pedestrian-is-struck-and-killed-while-crossing-highway-41-at-east-felton-rd/) - Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to a fatal accident Wednesday, November 20, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. According to GSP reports, a Ram Truck was traveling north on Highway 41 at the intersection with East Felton Road when 81 year old, Ruby Haney of Calhoun, who was crossing east across the highway outside of a
- [State Troopers and Officers Call For Responsible, Alert Driving This Thanksgiving](https://wbhfradio.org/state-troopers-and-officers-call-for-responsible-alert-driving-this-thanksgiving/) - November 24, 2025 (ATLANTA, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will increase their presence on interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period to help reduce crashes and keep travelers safe. The 102-hour travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, and ends 11:59 p.m. Sunday,
- [Cartersville Routs Warner Robins](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-routs-warner-robins/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (12-0) defeated the Warner Robins Demons 64-0 Friday night. Cartersville struck first after recovering an onside kick attempt by the Demons. Braylon Hill capped a quick drive with a 1-yard plunge, though the two-point try failed, giving the Canes a 6-0 lead at the 10:20 mark of the opening quarter.After Warner
- [Cass' Season Ends With Loss to Benedictine](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-season-ends-with-loss-to-benedictine/) - Too many mistakes in too short a time doomed the Cass Colonels (9-3) Friday night, as the Colonels committed five turnovers in a 21-7 defeat to Benedictine Cadets. The Colonels actually struck first, stunning the Cadets with a 44-yard touchdown pass from Brodie McWhorter to Elijah Slocum just three minutes into the game. McWhorter’s deep
- [Economic Development Office, Chamber of Commerce, and CVB Launch New Careers Portal](https://wbhfradio.org/economic-development-office-chamber-of-commerce-and-cvb-launch-new-careers-portal/) - October 27, 2025 Economic Development Office, Chamber of Commerce, and CVB Launch New Careers Portal BartowCareers.com stands to reclaim local talent. The Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, and Only in Cartersville are collectively pleased to announce the launch of BartowCareers.com – a new career portal aimed at
- [Cass Overcomes Early Miscues, Takes Down Mays](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-overcomes-early-miscues-takes-down-mays/) - The Cass Colonels (9-2) survived a turnover-plagued night to defeat the Mays Raiders 21-12 in the first round of the 4A GHSA Football Playoffs Friday night. The game opened with a nightmare for Cass: they fumbled the kickoff, and Mays recovered deep in Colonels territory. Cass’s defense bailed them out with a critical stop, keeping
- [Cartersville Throttles Jackson In Opening Playoff Win](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-throttles-jackson-in-opening-playoff-win/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (11-0) defeated the Jackson Jaguars 53-0 in the opening round of the 4A GHSA Football Playoffs Friday night. Cartersville received the opening kick. On the first play from scrimmage, Braylon Hill explodes through the line, weaving 68 yards untouched for the score. Cartersville converted the 2-point try to take an 8-0
- [City Manager Recommends Cartersville’s Next Chief of Police](https://wbhfradio.org/city-manager-recommends-cartersvilles-next-chief-of-police/) - The City of Cartersville has announced a recommendation for its next Chief of Police. City Manager Dan Porta recommends C. Kevin Cloninger for the position, following an internal job posting. Porta will present his recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for consideration during their meeting on December 4th at 9 a.m. If the council
- [Power Up: Give blood with Red Cross x PAC-MAN](https://wbhfradio.org/power-up-give-blood-with-red-cross-x-pac-man/) - Score a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks for coming to give Nov. 17-Dec. 7 Unlock a one-of-a-kind PAC-MAN GASHAPON® collectible! ROME, Ga. (Nov. 12, 2025) — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying
- [BARTOW COUNTY FELON WHO SHOT AT POLICE SENTENCED TO DECADE IN FEDERAL PRISON](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-felon-who-shot-at-police-sentenced-to-decade-in-federal-prison/) - ROME, Ga. – Shane Jacquces Barfield, a multi-convicted felon and domestic abuser, has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm that he shot at local law enforcement. “Dangerous felons like Barfield forfeit the right to bear arms,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Barfield broke the law when he possessed and discharged
- [Allatoona Lake Park Closures due to Lapse in Federal Appropriations](https://wbhfradio.org/allatoona-lake-park-closures-due-to-lapse-in-federal-appropriations/) - USACE, Mobile District Published Oct. 31, 2025 CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – Due to the ongoing Federal government shutdown, specified USACE-operated parks and day-use areas in the Mobile District will close starting October 31, until further notice. Registered campers must depart by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, unless directed otherwise by their local project office. Most recreation area
- [Big Heritage Second Half Downs Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/big-heritage-second-half-downs-adairsville/) - The Adairsville Tigers (4-6, 2-4) fell to the Heritage Generals (7-3, 4-2) on Friday night 31-17. The game began with Adairsville kicking off to Heritage. The Generals’ offense jogged on, but the drive fizzled fast. On second down, Heritage’s quarterback rolled right and fired—only for Adairsville’s Colton Sanford to step in front. Sanford snagged the
- [Test Smoke Alarms & Turn Clocks Back](https://wbhfradio.org/test-smoke-alarms-turn-clocks-back/) - Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half ATLANTA (Oct. 30, 2025)— Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their
- [Time Change for Cartersville High Playoff Softball Game](https://wbhfradio.org/time-change-for-cartersville-high-playoff-softball-game-2/) - Rain forced the GHSA to cancel last night's opening round of the State Softball Championship Tournaments. Wet fields and ongoing showers prompted the decision to protect student-athlete safety. The GHSA thanks everyone for their understanding and flexibility as they tweak the schedule for top playing conditions. In Class 4A action, 29-4 Region 7 champ Cartersville
- [Students Can Apply to Over 60 Georgia Colleges and Universities for Free in November](https://wbhfradio.org/students-can-apply-to-over-60-georgia-colleges-and-universities-for-free-in-november/) - Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and private institutions to provide application fee waivers to Georgia high school seniors through the Apply to College Month initiative. Over 60 Georgia colleges and universities have agreed to waive their application fees
- [Time Change for Cartersville High Playoff Softball Game](https://wbhfradio.org/time-change-for-cartersville-high-playoff-softball-game/) - 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
- [ Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Respond To Two Structure Fires Friday Oct. 24, 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-fire-emergency-services-respond-to-two-structure-fires-friday-oct-24-2025/) - 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
- [Cass' Late Score Downs Allatoona, Captures No. 2 Seed](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-late-score-downs-allatoona-captures-no-2-seed/) - 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
- [Woodland Topples Cedartown](https://wbhfradio.org/woodland-topples-cedartown/) - 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,
- [Adairsville Drops Thriller to Gilmer](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-drops-thriller-to-gilmer/) - 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
- [Cartersville Completes Perfect Regular Season, Captures Region Crown](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-completes-perfect-regular-season-captures-region-crown/) - 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
- [DEER ARE ON THE MOVE: STAY ALERT AND DRIVE SAFE THIS FALL](https://wbhfradio.org/deer-are-on-the-move-stay-alert-and-drive-safe-this-fall/) - 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
- [Space Heaters Responsible For Most Home Heating Fires - Red Cross](https://wbhfradio.org/space-heaters-responsible-for-most-home-heating-fires-red-cross/)
- [Fantasy 5, Quick Win Jackpots Struck Over Lucky Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/fantasy-5-quick-win-jackpots-struck-over-lucky-weekend/) - 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
- [CARTERSVILLE MAN CHARGED FEDERALLY AFTER  ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO “SHOOT UP THE AIRPORT”   ](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-man-charged-federally-after-allegedly-threatening-to-shoot-up-the-airport/) - 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,
- [One Vehicle Accident Claims The Life Of A Brunswick Man](https://wbhfradio.org/one-vehicle-accident-claims-the-life-of-a-brunswick-man/) - A man from Brunswick, Georgia, was killed in a one-vehicle crash on I-75 in Bartow County. According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, the crash occurred on Thursday, October 16th at 6:42 a.m. Thirty-nine-year-old Timothy Meredith lost control of his Jeep Wrangler while traveling in the northbound lane of the highway. Meredith failed to
- [Halloween Safety For Children And Adults](https://wbhfradio.org/halloween-safety-for-children-and-adults/) - Cartersville (Oct. 21, 2025) – Halloween is an exciting time of year for children and adults to dress up and get creative. As the streets fill with spooky and cute trick-or-treaters, everyone should keep safety in mind to avoid unwanted accidents and injuries. Over the past three years, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that an annual average of 3,200 Halloween-related
- [Adairsville Rallies, Upends Northwest Whitfield](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-rallies-upends-northwest-whitfield/) - The Adairsville Tigers (4-4, 3-1) rallied from 14 points down to defeat the Northwest Whitfield Bruins Friday night 33-17. Adairsville fell behind early 14-0 in the first quarter, however rallied with a touchdown pass to Braxton Elrod. The Adairsville defense was opportunistic as Westin Crisp had an interception to thwart a Northwest Whitfield drive. The
- [Big Second Half Leads Cass Over Dalton](https://wbhfradio.org/big-second-half-leads-cass-over-dalton/) - The Cass Colonels (7-2, 4-1) dominated the Dalton Catamounts on the road, securing a 48-16 victory with a commanding 35-6 second-half performance. The Colonels started strong, methodically driving down the field on their opening possession. After stalling at the goal line, they executed a tush push, with Brodie McWhorter powering into the end zone for
- [Help Patients This Fall By Giving  Blood](https://wbhfradio.org/help-patients-this-fall-by-giving-blood/) - ROME, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2025) — The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall
- [DPH Administering COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Season](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-administering-covid-19-vaccines-ahead-of-respiratory-season/) - ATLANTA – Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval of last month’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations, the Georgia Department of Public Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia based on current vaccine supply. Health departments have additionally placed orders and anticipate receiving new shipments by the first
- [Cartersville Downs Cass, Takes Control of Region](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-downs-cass-takes-control-of-region/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0) unleashed a high-octane offensive assault on Friday night, defeating the Cass Colonels (6-2, 3-1) 56-28 in a lopsided region clash that showcased the Canes' explosive playmakers and left the Colonels scrambling to keep pace. Cartersville wasted no time asserting dominance, building a 35-14 halftime lead behind quarterback Nate Russell's
- [Students Detained After Vaping Check Reveals Pellet Gun and Knife at Cartersville High School](https://wbhfradio.org/students-detained-after-vaping-check-reveals-pellet-gun-and-knife-at-cartersville-high-school/) - Cartersville High School administrators learned of a possible vaping incident Thursday morning. School officials searched the belongings of the students involved and found a pellet gun and a knife. Administrators quickly called an official from the Cartersville Police Department, who launched an investigation and took the students into custody. School leaders did not start lockdown
- [October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know](https://wbhfradio.org/october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month-what-to-know/) - Piedmont Cartersville highlights the importance of early detection, screening, and high-quality treatment options Cartersville, Ga. (October 1, 2025) — According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and cancer-related cause of death among women in the United States, with one in eight women being diagnosed in their lifetime. Piedmont
- [Groundbreaking Prostate Surgery Performed at Atrium Health Floyd](https://wbhfradio.org/groundbreaking-prostate-surgery-performed-at-atrium-health-floyd/) - Now One Team partnership between Harbin and Floyd brings innovation Ga., Sept. 26, 2025 – A Harbin Clinic surgeon has been the first in northwest Georgia to perform an innovative robotic surgery that offers relief to men with enlarged prostates. The surgery was completed at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Aquablation therapy uses a
- [Bartow County School System's Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-school-systems-graduation-rate-hits-all-time-high/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (September 29, 2025) – The Bartow County School System maintains a historically high four-year graduation rate of 95.4%, up from 95.1% last year, and nearly 10% higher than the state average, underscoring the system’s strategic focus on academic outcomesand long-term student success. “To say we have made significant progress would be an
- [Four Killed in Two Vehicle Crash Saturday at Highway 20 and Roving Road](https://wbhfradio.org/four-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-saturday-at-highway-20-and-roving-road/) - Another person has died from injuries received in a crash that occurred in Bartow on Saturday. Nineteen-year-old Xavier Thompson was transported to the hospital following the accident, and he died Sunday. According to preliminary reports from the Georgia State Patrol, on September 27, 2025, at 9:57 pm, Troopers were on the scene of a vehicle
- [Calhoun Overpowers Adairsville 37-0](https://wbhfradio.org/calhoun-overpowers-adairsville-37-0/) - The Calhoun Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, dismantling the Adairsville Tigers (2-4, 1-1) 37-0 in a one-sided road triumph. Calhoun set the tone early despite a scoreless opening drive. Their defense forced an Adairsville fumble on the Tigers' first possession, quickly handing the ball back to the Yellow Jackets. Capitalizing on
- [Cass Cruises Past Woodland In Region Win](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-cruises-past-woodland-in-region-win/) - In a commanding display of offensive firepower, the Cass Colonels (6-1, 3-0) overwhelmed the Woodland Wildcats (0-5, 0-2), securing a decisive 55-9 victory in a high school football clash that showcased Cass's depth and explosiveness. The game kicked off with Cass setting the tone early. On their opening drive, the Colonels marched 75 yards over
- [Bartow Veteran’s Day Ceremony, November 11, 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-veterans-day-ceremony-november-11-2025/) - Cartersville November, 11th, 2025 -- American Legion Post 42 (Carl Boyd) will host our annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony at 11am on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 525 Martin Luther King Drive (American Legion Grounds) in Cartersville, GA. This ceremony will honor all Veteran’s that served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force,
- [Unemployment Falls or Holds Steady Across Georgia’s Regional Commissions](https://wbhfradio.org/unemployment-falls-or-holds-steady-across-georgias-regional-commissions/) - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment fell in most of Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in August. "Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we're continuing to build a reputation as the top state for talent," said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "This August, every metro area in Georgia shows
- [Piedmont Cartersville Offers Opportunities for Breast Cancer Screenings In October](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-offers-opportunities-for-breast-cancer-screenings-in-october/) - Cartersville, Ga. (September 24, 2025) — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Piedmont Cartersville is proud to offer two important opportunities for women to prioritize their breast health through mammogram screenings at the Outpatient Women’s Imaging Center. Free Mammograms for Uninsured Patients From October 1–10, 2025, Piedmont Cartersville will provide 30 free mammogram screenings to uninsured individuals. These
- [Bus Carrying Adairsville Volleyball Team Involved in Crash](https://wbhfradio.org/bus-carrying-adairsville-volleyball-team-involved-in-crash/) - Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 140 and U.S. Highway 41 in Bartow County on Tuesday at 9:55 p.m. A white Toyota 4Runner, traveling north on U.S. 41 in the left turn lane toward State Route 140, failed to obey a traffic signal and yield the
- [Bartow County School System Comments on Arrest of Substitute Bus Driver](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-school-system-comments-on-arrest-of-substitute-bus-driver/) - The strength of our school system is deeply rooted in the trust and transparency we share with our families, schools, and community. We value this relationship and work diligently each day to uphold it. In keeping with our commitment to transparency, we want to inform you of an incident that occurred on Friday, September 19,
- [Bus Driver Arrested for DUI While Transporting Students](https://wbhfradio.org/bus-driver-arrested-for-dui-while-transporting-students/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga.: Deputies arrested a substitute school bus driver last Friday afternoon after she showed signs of intoxication while operating Bartow County School Bus 116 with students on board. A deputy on patrol received a call at 3:49 p.m. reporting that the bus had failed to maintain its lane and the driver appeared to
- [Cass Dominates Cedartown in 44-17 Rout](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-dominates-cedartown-in-44-10-rout/) - The Cass Colonels (5-1) showcased a relentless defense and explosive offense, overpowering the Cedartown Bulldogs in a commanding 44-17 victory. The game began with a Cedartown miscue, as the Bulldogs fumbled the opening kickoff, handing Cass prime field position. The Colonels capitalized quickly, with quarterback Brodie McWhorter connecting with Elijah Slocum on a 43-yard touchdown
- [Adairsville Outlasts LaFayette in 27-10 Comeback Victory](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-outlasts-lafayette-in-27-10-comeback-victory/) - In a hard-fought battle marked by turnovers and defensive stands, the Adairsville Tigers (2-3) rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the LaFayette Ramblers 27-10, powered by a standout performance from Jake Bars. The game opened with Adairsville striking first, as Colton Sanford punched in a touchdown on the Tigers’ opening drive, taking a 7-0
- [Cartersville Defeats Woodland 44-7](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-defeats-woodland-44-7/) - On a crisp Friday night under the lights, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (6-0) showcased their dominance, overpowering the Woodland Wildcats (0-4) in a 44-7 blowout that highlighted their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity. The Canes wasted no time asserting control, striking first with a touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead in the opening minutes
- [Cass Pulls Away, Defeats Hiram](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-pulls-away-defeats-hiram/) - The Cass Colonels narrowly escaped the Hiram Hornets, winning a tight road matchup by a score of 28-21. Cass’s first drive was an extended one as it took seven minutes off the game clock. Brodie McWhorter capped off this long drive by connecting with Chase Tatum for a short touchdown pass, giving the Colonels a
- [Cartersville Routs Dalton 45-14](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-routs-dalton-45-14/) - In a spirited Friday night showdown under the bright lights, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes secured a convincing 45-14 victory over the Dalton Catamounts. The game kicked off with Dalton setting the tone early with a long, touchdown march that chewed nearly 10 minutes off the clock. Braylon Hill answered the punch with a blazing 54-yard
- [Cartersville Woman Shoots Boyfriend in Leg During Dispute](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-woman-shoots-boyfriend-in-leg-during-dispute/) - A domestic dispute in Cartersville turned violent early Tuesday morning when a woman shot her boyfriend in the leg during an argument. Bartow County deputies responded to a residence on River Birch Road around 2:06 a.m. after a 911 caller reported shooting her boyfriend as he beat her. Dispatchers noted the female caller sounded intoxicated
- [Free Prostate Cancer Screening Offered in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/free-prostate-cancer-screening-offered-in-cartersville/) - Cartersville, Ga. (September 10, 2025) — Piedmont Cartersville is pleased to offer a free prostate cancer screening event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Store in Cartersville. Prostate cancer screening has evolved significantly. Today, it includes a simple blood test known as the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) as an initial screening,
- [Child Abuse Report Leads To Arrest of Cartersville Man](https://wbhfradio.org/child-abuse-report-leads-to-arrest-of-cartersville-man/) - The Cartersville Police Department received information from a mandated reporter on September 1st about suspected child abuse. Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division then arrested 22-year-old Quisean Michael Witherspoon on Monday on charges of aggravated battery and two counts of cruelty to children in the first degree. Police continue to investigate the case and ask
- [Anheuser-Busch Investing $9.2M in Cartersville Brewery](https://wbhfradio.org/anheuser-busch-investing-9-2m-in-cartersville-brewery/) - Anheuser-Busch is investing $9.2 million in its Cartersville brewery to upgrade equipment and increase production of Michelob ULTRA, the country's fastest-growing beer brand and top seller in the Southeast, according to data from Circana, an American market research and technology company. This investment is part of the company's Brewing Futures initiative, investing over $300 million
- [Early Season Upset: Cass Stuns North Cobb](https://wbhfradio.org/early-season-upset-cass-stuns-north-cobb/) - In humid Cobb County, the Cass Colonels (3-1), heavy underdogs, stepped onto the field against the mighty North Cobb Warriors (2-2), a team favored to dominate. The stands buzzed with anticipation, but few gave Cass a chance. The game started cautiously, with Cass punting early, their offense struggling to find rhythm. But fortune favored the
- [GEORGIA ARCHERY DEER HUNTING SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, SEPT. 13](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-archery-deer-hunting-season-opens-saturday-sept-13/) - SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2025) – The wait is almost over! For many Georgians, the true sign of the season isn’t cooler mornings, instead it’s opening day of archery season. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last
- [Dog-Friendly Restaurants - Frequently Asked Questions](https://wbhfradio.org/dog-friendly-restaurants-frequently-asked-questions/) - Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants? A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through
- [Rotary Club of Etowah Completes District Grant Project to Improve Local Parks](https://wbhfradio.org/rotary-club-of-etowah-completes-district-grant-project-to-improve-local-parks/) - Cartersville, GA — The Rotary Club of Etowah is proud to announce the successful completion of its Rotary District Grant project for the 2024-2025 year, focused on revitalizing two beloved community spaces—Rotary Park and Clarence Benham Park, both pocket parks located in Cartersville. With support from Rotary District 6910, the club upgraded and improved signage
- [Fatal Crash Shuts Down GA Hwy 61: One Fatality And Four Injuries](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-crash-shuts-down-ga-hwy-61-one-fatality-and-four-injuries/) - On August 31, 2025, at 6:34 AM, a Trooper was dispatched to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on Georgia Highway 61, near Ryles Road, in Bartow County. The crash involved a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver was traveling south on Georgia Highway 61 and failed to maintain his lane. This caused the Silverado to
- [Cartersville Storms to 42-7 Victory Over Hapeville Charter](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-storms-to-42-7-victory-over-hapeville-charter/) - The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes roared to a 42-7 victory over the Hapeville Charter Hornets at home, showcasing a relentless offense and a stingy defense that left the visitors reeling. After a sluggish start to begin the game, Braylon Hill ignited the crowd early, bursting through for a 6-yard touchdown run to give Cartersville a 7-0
- [Cass Cruises Past Adairsville 48-0](https://wbhfradio.org/cass-cruises-48-0-against-adairsville/) - The Cass Colonels dominated the Adairsville Tigers, showcasing brilliance on both offense and defense in a commanding 48-0 road victory. Cass started with possession but struggled to find rhythm on their opening drive. Undeterred, their defense ignited the game. Naz Fleurine snagged an Adairsville pass and sprinted 50 yards for a pick-six, vaulting Cass to
- [   ARMED ATLANTA DRUG DEALER sentenced to MORE THAN 12 Years in Federal prison](https://wbhfradio.org/armed-atlanta-drug-dealer-sentenced-to-more-than-12-years-in-federal-prison/) - ATLANTA – Omari A. Nicks, a convicted cocaine trafficker, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl out of his Atlanta apartment while illegally possessing a loaded AR-style rifle. “Nicks is a serial drug trafficker who posed a serious threat to public safety by dealing fentanyl
- [Booth Museum Announces Departure of Executive Director Seth Hopkins After 25 Years](https://wbhfradio.org/booth-museum-announces-departure-of-executive-director-seth-hopkins-after-25-years/) - Longtime Leader Leaves Lasting Legacy as He Embarks on New Opportunity in Texas CARTERSVILLE, GA - August 27, 2025 The Booth Western Art Museum announces its esteemed Executive Director, Seth Hopkins, is stepping down after 25 remarkable years of dedicated service. He is leaving to pursue an exciting new opportunity in Texas. Hopkins' visionary leadership
- [Qualify List for November Municipal Election](https://wbhfradio.org/qualify-list-for-november-municipal-election/) - Adairsville Post 3 I-Lee Castro James Pullium Post 4 I - Brandy Jenkins Emerson Two At Large Seats Daniel C. Hitchcock Brandon Hughes I - Dennis Mauldin Michael Snyder Vincent Wiley Euharlee Mayor Post I - Craig Guyton Two at Large Seats I - Greg Free I - Joseph Turner Kingston
- [Shaw Associates Log More Than 6,000 Volunteer Hours](https://wbhfradio.org/shaw-associates-log-more-than-6000-volunteer-hours/) - Shaw’s annual volunteer campaign sets company record for volunteer hours. Dalton, Ga. – July 1, 2025 – Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is proud to announce that associates have logged more than 6,000 volunteer hours this year at nonprofit organizations throughout the communities where they live and work. Each
- [Coweta County Sex Offender and Bartow County Man Plead Guilty to Child Enticement Crimes](https://wbhfradio.org/coweta-county-sex-offender-and-bartow-county-man-plead-guilty-to-child-enticement-crimes/) - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia Sex Offender’s Wife Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice After Destroying Evidence ROME, Ga. – On August 15, 2025, three defendants, including a convicted sex offender on post-release supervision, pled guilty to federal child enticement and evidence tampering charges. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg
- [Sen. Chuck Hufstetler to Be Honored with ‘Legislator of The Year Award’ at Georgia Life Sciences Summit](https://wbhfradio.org/sen-chuck-hufstetler-to-be-honored-with-legislator-of-the-year-award-at-georgia-life-sciences-summit/) - ATLANTA (August 18, 2025) — Georgia Life Sciences (GLS) recently announced Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) as a 2025 Golden Helix Award winner, specifically honoring him with the organization’s Legislator of the Year Award. He will be honored alongside several Golden Helix Award winners at the Georgia Life Sciences Summit on August 26 at the Sandy Springs
- [Weekend of Wins for Georgia Lottery Players on Scratchers, Powerball, and Mega Millions](https://wbhfradio.org/weekend-of-wins-for-georgia-lottery-players-on-scratchers-powerball-and-mega-millions/) - One player won $50,000 with a ticket from Food Mart BP Amoco at 112 Kingston Highway 293 NW in Cartersville. ATLANTA (August 18, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player won the $1 million top prize playing the 50X The Money scratcher. The lucky ticket was purchased at Highland Shell, 485 Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Savannah. The winner
- [Cartersville Impresses in Season Opener](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-impresses-in-season-opener/) - The Cartersville Hurricanes crushed the Columbia Eagles 44-0 in their season opener, showcasing dominance on both offense and defense. The Hurricanes launched the 2025season with flair, as Nate Russell connected with Davis Waddell for a touchdown midway through the first quarter, securing a 7-0 lead with 6:46 left. Later in the quarter, Braylon Hill broke
- [GHC Scholarship Gala Features Silent Auction with Sports Memorabilia Worth More Than $60,000](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-scholarship-gala-features-silent-auction-with-sports-memorabilia-worth-more-than-60000/) - ROME, GA — Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is bringing star power and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to Northwest Georgia this fall with the annual GHC Scholarship Gala, headlined by Atlanta Braves legend Sid Bream and a massive online silent auction valued at over $60,000. Bidding is now live online at givebutter.com/c/8gcviA/auction and features an extraordinary lineup of exclusive autographed sports
- [Domestic Assault on I-75: Man Allegedly Choked Wife](https://wbhfradio.org/domestic-assault-on-i-75-man-allegedly-choked-wife/) - Published: August 12, 2025 BARTOW COUNTY – A family trip turned violent on Saturday evening when Bartow County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance along Interstate 75, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old Alabama man on charges including aggravated assault by strangulation. The incident unfolded around 6:24 p.m. on the right shoulder of I-75
- [High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash in Gordon County](https://wbhfradio.org/high-speed-chase-ends-in-crash-in-gordon-county/) - EMERSON – AUGUST 9, 2025 – A routine patrol by law enforcement escalated into a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, ultimately resulting in a major accident involving a fleeing vehicle and a Gordon County Deputy. At approximately 4:34 AM, a Bartow County deputy stationed on Interstate 75 near mile marker 285 clocked a silver Honda
- [Woman Accused of Using Knife and Pan In Separate Assaults](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-accused-of-using-knife-and-pan-in-separate-assaults/) - In Cartersville on Sunday, August 3rd, police arrested 29-year-old Hilda Antonia Lux Mateo on Townsley Drive following a stabbing incident and a cooking pan incident on separate occasions involving the same victim. The first incident happened on July 10th, when the victim, residing with Lux Mateo on Martin Luther King Junior Drive, reported a heated
- [Man Accused of Aggravated Assault and Stalking](https://wbhfradio.org/man-accused-of-aggravated-assault-and-stalking/) - Bartow County deputies arrested 52-year-old Joe Allen Davis Junior at his residence on Graystone Lane late Saturday night after he allegedly choked his ex-wife, punched her multiple times, and caused significant injuries, including bruising on her neck and an active bleeding wound on her forehead. Additionally, she claimed that her dentures were broken during the
- [Man Arrested, Allegedly Choked and Assaulted Ex-Girlfriend](https://wbhfradio.org/man-arrested-allegedly-choked-and-assaulted-ex-girlfriend/) - Bartow County deputies have arrested 39-year-old Joshua Wayne Galles at his home on CCC Road late Friday night, August 1st, after he allegedly choked his ex-girlfriend before slamming her head against the roof of her car multiple times, causing visible injuries. According to the victim, she had contacted Galles to pick up some mail. However,
- [Driver Displays Gun, Fires Shots During Road Rage Incident](https://wbhfradio.org/driver-displays-gun-fires-shots-during-road-rage-incident/) - On Friday, August 1st, at approximately 8:26 PM, a Bartow County deputy responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road and Cassville Road. According to the victims, while driving through a roundabout, they were closely followed by a large white SUV. After exiting the roundabout, the driver of the SUV
- [Man Arrested After Striking Victim in Hit-and-Run Incident](https://wbhfradio.org/man-arrested-after-striking-victim-in-hit-and-run-incident/) - On Thursday, July 31st, at approximately 3:09 PM, Cartersville police were dispatched to a serious accident at the intersection of Parkview Drive and Pine Grove Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black male victim lying face down in the roadway, suffering from a significant traumatic injury to his right leg. An officer quickly rendered aid,
- [Car Chase Ends in Arrest of Man After High-Speed Pursuit](https://wbhfradio.org/car-chase-ends-in-arrest-of-man-after-high-speed-pursuit/) - On Monday afternoon, a car chase in Cartersville led to the arrest of a man after he allegedly attempted to evade law enforcement. At approximately 2:30 PM, a Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force agent spotted a white Ford Expedition with a fictitious tag parked at the Chevron Ameri-Mart on Burnt Hickory Road and Mission Road. When
- [Georgia Power Requests Certification from Georgia Public Service Commission](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-requests-certification-from-georgia-public-service-commission/) - ATLANTA – July 31, 2025 – Georgia Power announced today that it has requested certification [link to filing] from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) of new resources totaling approximately 9,900-megawatts (MW) to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia. The majority of resources - approximately 8,000 MW - submitted to the Georgia PSC
- [Georgia Lottery Player in Acworth Wins Fantasy 5 Jackpot for $179,020](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-lottery-player-in-acworth-wins-fantasy-5-jackpot-for-179020/) - ATLANTA (July 23, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $179,020 in the July 29 drawing of Fantasy 5. The lucky ticket was purchased at Acworth Shell, 6045 Highway 92 in Acworth. The winning ticket matched all five winning numbers, which were 02-12-27-36-40. In addition, a Powder Springs resident won $30,000 playing Keno! on the
- [Cartersville Fire Department Responds to Residential Structure Fire; No Civilian Injuries Reported](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-fire-department-responds-to-residential-structure-fire-no-civilian-injuries-reported/) - CARTERSVILLE, GA — On the morning of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at approximately 9:44 a.m., the Cartersville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire located at 105 Thornwood Drive. Crews from both the Cartersville Fire Department and Bartow County Emergency Services promptly responded to the call. Cartersville Engine 2 arrived on the scene in
- [GHC Launches Patient Care Technician Program](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-launches-patient-care-technician-program/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - Georgia Highlands College (GHC), through its Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at the Cartersville campus. Developed and led by longtime healthcare educator Donna Mathias, the program is designed to offer in-depth, hands-on training to prepare students
- [Superintendent Woods’ statement on release of remaining federal funds](https://wbhfradio.org/superintendent-woods-statement-on-release-of-remaining-federal-funds/) - July 25, 2025 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will release all unawarded FY25 federal funds – including Title I-C, Title II-A, Title III-A, and Title IV-A – to states. This follows the release of Title IV-B (21st Century Community Learning Centers) funding on Monday, July 21. The State Board of Education has a
- [Man Arrested After Accused Of Trying To Drown Two Women](https://wbhfradio.org/man-arrested-after-accused-of-trying-to-drown-two-women/) - A chaotic scene unfolded on Saturday at the Old Hardin Bridge Landing on the other side of the Etowah River from Sugar Valley Road, involving multiple victims in a potential drowning and an alleged assault. Bartow County deputies received reports at 9:40 PM of an assault in progress, with dispatch noting that several people had
- [Adairsville High School Unveils New Building Addition](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-high-school-unveils-new-building-addition/) - BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (July 23, 2025) – New doors of opportunity open at Adairsville High School with the unveiling of its 18-classroom expansion – the first of its kind in more than two decades! “This addition is more than just bricks and mortar, it’s a powerful statement of our commitment to students, teachers, and the
- [LEADER OF MULTI-STATE FENTANYL AND METHAMPHETAMINE TRAFFICKING RING SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON](https://wbhfradio.org/leader-of-multi-state-fentanyl-and-methamphetamine-trafficking-ring-sentenced-to-federal-prison/) - ROME, Ga. - Wilfort Foster, III, 41, of El Monte, California, was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to narcotics and money laundering conspiracy charges. Foster, a convicted felon serving a sentence of probation during a portion of the offense, led an operation that moved hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine, as
- [Red Cross Requesting Blood Donations from Bartow Residents](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-requesting-blood-donations-from-bartow-residents/) - ROME, Ga. (July 22, 2025) — The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August. Even a strong blood supply can experience a sudden drop − potentially impacting the
- [Georgia Makes History as Jobs Top 5 Million](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-makes-history-as-jobs-top-5-million/) - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.5%, unchanged from May. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. "In June, Georgia topped 5 million jobs for the first time in our history, and it didn't happen by chance," said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera
- [Two Locals Arrested in Operation Phantom Whisper](https://wbhfradio.org/two-locals-arrested-in-operation-phantom-whisper/) - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies, announced on Thursday the apprehension of twelve suspects during a three-day operation called “Operation Phantom Whisper.” This initiative focused on identifying and arresting child predators. Among those arrested are two men from Bartow County: 29-year-old Daylon Emil Figueroa from Cartersville and 36-year-old
- [Fourteen Off-Road Vehicle Fatalities Statewide: Georgia Troopers Urge Caution with ATVs, Golf Carts, and MPOHVs](https://wbhfradio.org/fourteen-off-road-vehicle-fatalities-statewide-georgia-troopers-urge-caution-with-atvs-golf-carts-and-mpohvs/) - (ATLANTA, GA) – With the summer season in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone to stay safe when using multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts. Between January 1 through June 20, 2025, the Georgia State Patrol investigated 42 crashes involving MPHOVs and ATVs,
- [Bartow County School System Public Millage Rate Notice](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-school-system-public-millage-rate-notice/) - From the Bartow County School System Webpage July 11, 2025 NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE The Bartow County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 5.33 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the
- [Piedmont Cartersville Welcomes Nurses During 2025 Nurse Residency Signing Day](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-welcomes-nurses-during-2025-nurse-residency-signing-day/) - Cartersville, Ga. (July 17, 2025) — The energy was electric and the pride palpable as Piedmont Cartersville Hospital rolled out the red carpet for its newest stars during the 2025 Nurse Residency Signing Day — a celebration that felt more like Draft Day meets Graduation Day. Three standout recruits officially signed on to join Piedmont Cartersville’s Nurse Residency
- [BARTOW COUNTY PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-property-tax-millage-rates-remain-unchanged/) - The Bartow County Commissioner has proposed no change to the millage rates for 2025. The proposed millage rate for incorporated areas remains 7.40 and for unincorporated areas remains 6.87, the same rates as set in 2024. State law requires this to be advertised as a tax increase since the state measures change not against the
- [Georgia Council for the Arts: More Than $1.3 Million in Grants Announced](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Life Flight Called to Motorcycle Accident Sunday On I-75 In Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Josh Brock Named Radio Color Analyst for Georgia Football](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Accident on I-75 Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman](https://wbhfradio.org/16401-2/) - 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
- [Social Media Influencer Sentenced to Prison for Child Exploitation in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/social-media-influencer-sentenced-to-prison-for-child-exploitation-in-bartow-county/) - A man who appeared to be living the good life was sentenced on sexual exploitation of children charges in Bartow County. Thirty-nine-year-old Joshua David Stapleton pleaded guilty to twenty counts of sexual exploitation of children. He received a 20-year sentence with 5 years to serve incarcerated and the remainder on probation. The Cartersville Police Department’s
- [Bartow County Wins 2025 Georgia Little League Softball Title](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [13 People Killed, Over 135 Injured During 2025 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Cartersville FD Responds to HazMat Fire at Hanwha Facility](https://wbhfradio.org/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 from the
- [Meth seized during large scale drug bust](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Congressman Loudermilk's Statement On Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation)](https://wbhfradio.org/congressman-loudermilks-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
- [DPS Encourages Motorists to Drive Responsibly this Independence Day Holiday Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/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
- [Local Resident Dead After Drowning at Lake Allatoona](https://wbhfradio.org/local-resident-dead-after-drowning-at-lake-allatoona/) - 59-year-old Sheree Keeling of White drowned in Lake Allatoona following a medical emergency that occurred between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials. The Bartow County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported that she was swimming in the lake, specifically between McKaskey Creek Road and Wilderness Camp Road in
- [Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power rates](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-psc-approves-plan-to-freeze-georgia-power-rates/) - ATLANTA – July 1, 2025 – The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to keep Georgia Power base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate they choose,
- [Fatal Hit-and-Run Pursuit in Bartow County Sunday Night](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-hit-and-run-pursuit-in-bartow-county-sunday-night/) - A vehicle pursuit in Bartow County on Sunday night culminated in a fatal accident involving a hit-and-run suspect. The Emerson Police Department received an all-points bulletin for a gray Mercedes involved in the initial incident in Cherokee County earlier that day. At around 8:00 P.M., an Emerson officer spotted a Mercedes that matched the description
- [Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so get ready for these new ones about to take effect](https://wbhfradio.org/ignorance-of-the-law-is-no-excuse-so-get-ready-for-these-new-ones-about-to-take-effect/) - Story from Capitol Beat News Service by Ty Tagami | Jun 27, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — On Tuesday, Georgians will reap what their state lawmakers sowed when a slew of new laws take effect, from divisive limits on transgender student athletes to a broadly popular guarantee to keep in vitro fertilization legal. In addition to
- [Former Cartersville High Baseball Star Going to Majors](https://wbhfradio.org/former-cartersville-high-baseball-star-going-to-major-leagues/) - According to Francys Romero of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the Milwaukee Brewers are calling up former Cartersville Purple Hurricane Anthony Seigler to the major leagues. The 26-year-old has played various positions this season for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, making appearances at catcher, second base, and third base. Seigler signed a minor league deal
- [PROPOSED WELLSTAR HOSPITAL IN ACWORTH WOULD STRENGTHEN ACCESS TO CARE, CREATE JOBS](https://wbhfradio.org/proposed-wellstar-hospital-in-acworth-would-strengthen-access-to-care-create-jobs/) - Addresses critical need for more hospital beds to serve Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Bartow counties. MARIETTA, Ga., (June 23, 2025) – Wellstar Health System has filed its Certificate of Need (CON) application to build a 230-bed medical center that will address a critical need for hospital beds and emergency services in Acworth and nearby counties.
- [Red Cross Issues Advice To Stay Safe During Extreme Heat](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-issues-advice-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-heat/) - Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay connected. ATLANTA (June 23, 2025) — With the official start of summer, the American Red Cross of Georgia wants everyone to stay safe this summer. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to
- [Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville.](https://wbhfradio.org/press-release-fourth-of-july-parade-and-activities-set-for-cartersville/) - Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2025 with events on Friday, July 4th. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with WBHF FM 100.3 and AM 1450 coordinating the parade with the Rotary Club. The presenting sponsor for the parade is Shottenkirk Honda. The parade down Main Street in downtown
- [Georgia's Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5% in May](https://wbhfradio.org/georgias-unemployment-rate-drops-to-3-5-in-may/) - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.5%, down one-tenth from a revised 3.6% in April. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. "Month after month, Georgia shows what’s possible when job creation and economic opportunity are a top priority," said Georgia Labor Commissioner
- [DPH Confirms Sixth Measles Case of 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-confirms-sixth-measles-case-of-2025/) - ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures outside of the home that require follow-up.
- [Wellstar Breaks Ground on New Cancer-Care Facility in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/wellstar-breaks-ground-on-new-cancer-care-facility-in-cartersville/) - $18 million facility will expand access to specialty care in Northwest Georgia CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (June 13, 2025) — Wellstar Health System, in partnership with Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, celebrated a major milestone Friday with the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new medical oncology and infusion facility in Cartersville. Held at the future site at 65 Cloverleaf
- [2025 High School Football Schedule](https://wbhfradio.org/2025-high-school-football-schedule/) - Cartersville Purple Hurricanes - Purple & Vegas Gold 8/15 Columbia 8/22 At Rockmart 8/29 Hapeville 9/05 Calhoun 9/12 At Dalton 9/19 Woodland, Cartersville 10/03 At Cass 10/10 Allatoona 10/17 Cedartown 10/24 At Hiram Cass Colonels - Royal Blue & Vegas Gold 8/15 LaGrange (BA)(D) 8/22 At Model 8/29 At Adairsville 9/05 At North Cobb
- [Matthew Gambill Named Representative of the Year by the Georgia Chamber](https://wbhfradio.org/matthew-gambill-named-representative-of-the-year-by-the-georgia-chamber/) - ATLANTA — Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) earned the 2025 Georgia Chamber Representative of the Year award. Representative Gambill serves as Floor Leader for Governor Brian Kemp and several pro-business bills that he authored were signed into law including: the Top State for Talent Act, and HB 475 which ensures the long-term stability
- [EcoRecycle to Launch Cartersville Solar Recycling Center](https://wbhfradio.org/ecorecycle-to-launch-cartersville-solar-recycling-center/) - Qcells, a leading provider of comprehensive energy solutions and a prominent player in the global solar manufacturing market, has announced the establishment of EcoRecycle by Qcells, a new division dedicated to solar panel recycling. As the first generation of solar installations approaches the end of their life cycle, EcoRecycle aims to tackle the increasing challenge
- [DPH Confirms Fifth Measles Case in 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-confirms-fifth-measles-case-in-2025/) - ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside the country, who was confirmed in May. Individuals who may have been exposed to either of these persons have been
- [Cartersville Resident Wins $10 Million Playing Georgia Lottery Scratcher](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-resident-wins-10-million-playing-georgia-lottery-scratcher/) - ATLANTA (June 4, 2025) – A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. They purchased the lucky ticket at QuikTrip, 105 Old Allatoona Road, Cartersville. Last week, Georgia Lottery players won $43,035,407 playing
- [Bartow Planning Commission To Consider Large Mixed Use Development During July Meeting](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-planning-commission-to-consider-large-mixed-use-development-during-july-meeting/) - Next month, the Bartow County Planning Commission will consider a proposal unlike most others in Bartow County. A Development of Regional Impact has been submitted for a 2,900-unit mixed-use development off Woodall Road near Cherokee County. The project is entitled Grand Etowah Bartow, and the applicant is Grand Etowah Partners. This development would be built
- [Local Man Announces Run For State School Superintendent](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-announces-run-for-state-school-superintendent/) - Candidates, including incumbent, line up to lead Georgia schools by Ty Tagami | Jun 5, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia’s top elected school official announced plans to seek another four years in office Thursday, as others sign up to compete for the office against him. If Richard Woods wins re-election to a fourth term next year,
- [Qcells To Create A Recycling Center in Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/qcells-to-create-a-recycling-center-in-cartersville/) - Georgia solar panel manufacturer launching recycling center by Dave Williams | Jun 9, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Leading solar panel manufacturer Qcells is expanding its footprint in Cartersville by building a recycling center, the South Korean company announced Monday. Qcells is forming a new company called EcoRecycle by Qcells to recycle up to 500,000 panels annually,
- [Local Man Arrested for Thefts of Cell Tower Equipment](https://wbhfradio.org/local-man-arrested-for-thefts-of-cell-tower-equipment/) - On Monday, June 2nd, the Adairsville Police Department reported a significant theft from a local cell tower, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect involved in multiple thefts in the area. APD received a report about the theft of equipment valued at over $50,000. Representatives from the cell tower informed the
- [Discovery of Numerous Deceased Dogs Leads to 5 Arrests](https://wbhfradio.org/discovery-of-numerous-deceased-dogs-leads-to-5-arrests/) - On Monday, May 26th, a disturbing case of animal cruelty unfolded in Bartow County, leading to the rescue of numerous distressed and deceased animals from a residential property. At approximately 3:50 p.m., a Bartow County deputy learned from another deputy that she was at a residence on Old Tennessee Road near Cartersville, investigating suspicious activity
- [Standoff in Cartersville Ends Peacefully with Arrest](https://wbhfradio.org/standoff-in-cartersville-ends-peacefully-with-arrest/) - On a tense afternoon in Cartersville, police were called to conduct a welfare check that escalated into a prolonged standoff. Yesterday, at approximately 11:56 AM, the Cartersville Police Department responded to the 175 Main Luxury Apartments near the Main Street Market Place to conduct a welfare check at the request of a third party. Upon
- [Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-bartow-county/) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an independent inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that took place in Bartow County last night, resulting in the death of 50-year-old Carrie Hall. The inquiry is at the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that Carrie Hall, who was from Cartersville, arrived at
- [One-Vehicle Crash Kills Three-Year-Old; Driver Faces Charges](https://wbhfradio.org/one-vehicle-crash-kills-three-year-old-driver-faces-charges/) - A one-vehicle crash on U.S. 411 on Sunday, May 18th, resulted in the death of a three-year-old girl and serious injuries to a one-year-old passenger, leading to multiple charges against the driver. At 12:57 AM, Georgia State Patrol troopers arrived at Ellis Road. The investigation revealed that a white Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound in
- [Train Hits Tractor-Trailer at Emerson Railroad Crossing](https://wbhfradio.org/train-hits-tractor-trailer-at-emerson-railroad-crossing/) - On Thursday, May 22nd, a serious incident occurred when a tractor-trailer became stuck on a railroad crossing in Emerson, leading to a collision with a northbound train. At approximately 1:15 PM, an Emerson Police Officer observed the tractor-trailer stuck on the railroad crossing at Gaston Westbrook Avenue. The officer promptly called 911 to inform CSX
- [Workshop on Electric Mobility at Savoy Automobile Museum](https://wbhfradio.org/workshop-on-electric-mobility-at-savoy-automobile-museum/) - The University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government is hosting a free workshop on Electric Mobility for local governments and communities at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville on June 12th. This event aims to provide valuable insights into electric mobility opportunities and challenges that Georgia communities face. Local government officials and community leaders
- [Qcells Death Update](https://wbhfradio.org/qcells-death-update/) - Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton has identified 33-year-old Marion Jose Rugama of Norcross as the man found dead at Qcells, located on Great Valley Parkway and Cassville Pine Log Road, on Monday night. The Cartersville Fire Department responded to the large manufacturing facility and discovered Rugama lying unresponsive on top of a tank, without a
- [Floor Leader Matthew Gambill’s Legislation Making Georgia the Top State for Talent Signed into Law   ](https://wbhfradio.org/floor-leader-matthew-gambills-legislation-making-georgia-the-top-state-for-talent-signed-into-law/) - State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville), a Governor’s Floor Leader, joined Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for the signing of House Bill 192. This legislation officially designates Georgia as the Top State for Talent by codifying the Georgia MATCH Program – an initiative introduced in 2023 to streamline the college admissions process for high school
- [Troopers and Officers Want Motorists to Enjoy their Memorial Day Weekend While Practicing Safe Driving Behavior](https://wbhfradio.org/troopers-and-officers-want-motorists-to-enjoy-their-memorial-day-weekend-while-practicing-safe-driving-behavior/) - Best and worst times to hit the road during Memorial Day weekend 2025 DATE WORST TRAVEL TIME BEST TRAVEL TIME Thursday, May 22 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. Before 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 23 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Before 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Before 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25
- [Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Stresses the  Importance of Knowing Signs of Stroke](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-medical-center-stresses-the-importance-of-knowing-signs-of-stroke/) - Cartersville, Ga. (May 20, 2025) – On average, someone in the United States dies from a stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. All told, strokes are responsible for one in every 20 deaths. Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel
- [Deceased Man Found at Qcells: Investigation Underway](https://wbhfradio.org/deceased-man-found-at-qcells-investigation-underway/) - At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 19th, the Cartersville Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at Qcells on Great Valley Parkway and Cassville Pine Log Road. Upon arrival, they discovered a mid-30s Hispanic male on top of a tank, unresponsive, with no pulse and not breathing. Fire Department crews utilized self-contained breathing apparatuses
- [DPH Confirms Fourth Measles Case in Georgia in 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/dph-confirms-fourth-measles-case-in-georgia-in-2025/) - MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual
- [Alex Bernard Joyner Pleads Guilty To Malice Murder](https://wbhfradio.org/alex-bernard-joyner-pleads-guilty-to-malice-murder/) - A man charged with murder enters a guilty plea in Bartow Superior Court. Alex Bernard Joyner was arrested in 2022 and charged with the beating death of 26-year-old Malayca Jones. In Bartow County, Joyner was indicted for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, theft by taking, and possession of a firearm by a
- [Cartersville Resident Reports Feeling Tennessee Earthquake](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-resident-reports-feeling-tennessee-earthquake/) - A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 29 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee, this morning at 9:04. A resident of Laurel Trace in Cartersville reported feeling the tremor to volcanodiscovery.com. The earthquake had a shallow depth of 15 miles, contributing to its more substantial effects near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude. According
- [Red Cross, Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities May 6-20](https://wbhfradio.org/red-cross-upcoming-blood-donation-opportunities-may-6-20/) - Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count $20 e-gift card, chance to win an American Adventure trip by coming to give now ATLANTA (May 6, 2025) —The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end
- [TCSG appoints Heather Pence as president of Chattahoochee Technical College](https://wbhfradio.org/tcsg-appoints-heather-pence-as-president-of-chattahoochee-technical-college/) - The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Pence as the new President of Chattahoochee Technical College. The decision by TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier to name Pence as President was announced today at the May 2025 State Board Meeting of the Technical College System of Georgia in Atlanta.
- [Woman Arrested at Fatal Crash in Cartersville Saturday](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-arrested-at-fatal-crash-in-cartersville-saturday/) - A tragic accident in Cartersville led to a death and an arrest on Saturday night. Dispatch received a call reporting the accident at 9:17 p.m. Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to the intersection of Joe Frank Harris Parkway and East Church Street. Upon investigation, investigators reportedly determined that a green Honda CR-V, driven by 65-year-old
- [GHC gets recognized in Washington D.C. during national Aspen Award Ceremony](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-gets-recognized-in-washington-d-c-during-national-aspen-award-ceremony/) - President Mike Hobbs and other leadership from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) represented the college during a national award ceremony in Washington D.C. recently. The Aspen Institute named Georgia Highlands College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in June 2024. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than
- [Summer Open Burning Ban](https://wbhfradio.org/summer-open-burning-ban/) - The Summer Open Burn Ban runs from May 1 - September 30 and includes 54 counties in Georgia. Open Burning Home Official Rule (391-3-1-.02(5) Press Release (April 28, 2025) Georgia EPD District Office Locations and Contact Information In Atlanta, during the summer months, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. Ozone is formed when
- [8 Arrested After Child Ingests Meth](https://wbhfradio.org/8-arrested-after-child-ingests-meth/) - Eight individuals were booked into the Bartow County Jail on Thursday after Bartow County 911 received a call from a Floyd County hospital regarding a report of possible child abuse. A nurse informed authorities that a juvenile in their care had ingested methamphetamine, possibly in liquid form. The child's mother, Maggie Mason, was present at
- [Georgia Lottery Players Win Big on Fantasy 5, $125,000 Ticket Purchased In Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-lottery-players-win-big-on-fantasy-5-125000-ticket-purchased-in-cartersville/) - ATLANTA (April 28, 2025) – Two Fantasy 5 drawings led to two jackpot wins for Georgia Lottery Players over the weekend. In the April 25 drawing, a player won $150,000 with a ticket purchased at Country Line County Store at 2708 Highway 92 S, Fayetteville. The following night, a player won $125,000 in the April
- [SHAW INDUSTRIES ACHIEVES WELL EQUITY RATING FOR SIX CORPORATE FACILITIES](https://wbhfradio.org/shaw-industries-achieves-well-equity-rating-for-six-corporate-facilities/) - Rating validates the company’s efforts to create sustainable spaces and foster a culture that enables each associate to perform at their highest potential Dalton, Ga. -- April 28, 2025 -- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) today announced it has achieved the WELL Equity Rating for six core corporate facilities: Shaw’s corporate campus and talent development
- [Man Faces 40 Counts of Unlawful Surveillance in Adairsville](https://wbhfradio.org/man-faces-40-counts-of-unlawful-surveillance-in-adairsville/) - Bartow County deputies booked 50-year-old James Burton Crawford from Woodstock into the jail on Wednesday afternoon on 40 warrants for unlawful surveillance, which invades another person’s privacy. These warrants stem from incidents between June 2nd, 2023, and August 26th, 2023. On October 9th, 2023, a detective with the Adairsville Police Department met with a complainant
- [Piedmont Cartersville Welcomes Renowned Radiation Oncologist Shannon Kahn, M.D.](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-cartersville-welcomes-renowned-radiation-oncologist-shannon-kahn-m-d/) - Cartersville, GA (April 23, 2025) – Piedmont Cartersville is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Shannon Kahn to our esteemed team of medical professionals. Dr. Kahn joins us as a radiation oncologist, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in caring for many types of cancer patients. Dr. Kahn possesses an impressive educational background. She
- [‘Kayaking 101’ Instruction Available At Lake Allatoona](https://wbhfradio.org/kayaking-101-instruction-available-at-lake-allatoona/) - Georgia Leaders Host ‘Kayaking 101’ Instruction May 17 to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week ATHENS, GA - April 24, 2025 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake are joining Georgia Rivers and other Georgia partners to offer low-cost kayaking instruction at multiple locations across Georgia on Saturday, May 17. The event is
- [GHSA Spring Esports State Championships in Bartow Saturday](https://wbhfradio.org/ghsa-spring-esports-state-championships-in-bartow-saturday/) - Score Atlanta reports that the virtual stage is ready for the Spring GHSA Esports Championships, featuring Splatoon, NBA2K, Rocket League, and Madden competitions. The season concludes this Saturday at the Bartow County Esports Arena, located at the Bartow County College and Career Academy. Spectators are welcome to attend the event free of charge. Two divisions
- [Woman Arrested After Bomb Hoax at Cartersville Business](https://wbhfradio.org/woman-arrested-after-bomb-hoax-at-cartersville-business/) - On Friday, April 18th, at approximately 4:06 p.m., the Cartersville Police were dispatched to Ryeco, located in the Ashwood Business Park at 83 Peeples Valley Road, in response to a bomb threat. The initial 911 call indicated that there was an active bomb threat at the location, and attempts to contact an employee had been
- [Chattahoochee Tech Foundation awards $150K in student scholarships](https://wbhfradio.org/chattahoochee-tech-foundation-awards-150k-in-student-scholarships/) - Reaching graduation just became more financially manageable for 83 students at Chattahoochee Technical College. To help them stay on track with their education, the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation has awarded $150,000 in student scholarships this year. The college celebrated these students and honored the donors who made the scholarships possible during a special reception held Friday,
- [GHC President Mike Hobbs presented with White Rose Award](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-president-mike-hobbs-presented-with-white-rose-award/) - Over a hundred students, college faculty and staff, and community members celebrated the President of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on Monday during a special White Rose Award Ceremony at the GHC Cartersville campus. Dr. Mike Hobbs was presented the prestigious White Rose Award from Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon and White Rose Society Founder Linda Selig.
- [The Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force Assists With Dunwoody Based Drug Case](https://wbhfradio.org/the-bartow-cartersville-drug-task-force-assists-with-dunwoody-based-drug-case/) - Seven Members of Dundoody-Based Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced Friday, April 18, 2025 ATLANTA – Seven defendants have been sentenced for their roles in distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other deadly drugs within and outside the metro-Atlanta area. Karla Lopez-Delgado, the ringleader, was also convicted of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute on a premises
- [Update on Thursday's Barricade Situation](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-thursdays-barricade-situation/) - The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office released a report on Friday regarding a barricade situation at a Pine Ridge Townhome on Iron Belt Court, located off East Iron Belt Road near Cartersville, on Thursday morning. While assisting the U.S. Marshals with a warrant service, deputies made contact with the wanted individual, 28-year-old Amos Kipkorir Chumba, who
- [Georgia Adds 6,900 Jobs in March as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.6%](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-adds-6900-jobs-in-march-as-unemployment-holds-steady-at-3-6/) - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's March unemployment rate was 3.6%, unchanged from a revised 3.6% in February. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s job market is full of opportunity, with nearly 5 million jobs and three openings for every Georgian,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “As labor commissioner,
- [Bond Set For A Young Woman Charged With Murder. ](https://wbhfradio.org/bond-set-for-a-young-woman-charged-with-murder/) - Twenty-five-year-old Alleya Noel Henry and her attorney, Chris Summers, appeared before Judge Samir Patel on Tuesday morning. Henry is charged with the April 4, 2025, shooting death of 65-year-old Jimmy Lee Morgan. Summers said Henry was acting in self-defense when the shooting occurred. He asked Judge Patel to set a reasonable bond between $100,00 and
- [Chatsworth Husband and Wife Arrested in 24-Year-Old Bartow County Cold Case Murder Investigation](https://wbhfradio.org/chatsworth-husband-and-wife-arrested-in-24-year-old-bartow-county-cold-case-murder-investigation/) - Cartersville, Georgia (April 14, 2025) – On Friday, April 11, 2025, the GBI, the Bartow County Detective Unit, the Bartow DTF/SWAT Unit, and the Murray County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Gary Fowler, age 74, of Chatsworth, GA, and his wife Mary Fowler, age 73, of Chatsworth, GA, with murder in connection to the death
- [GHC alum named CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/ghc-alum-named-ceo-of-the-boys-and-girls-club-of-bartow-county/) - Georgia Highlands College (GHC) alum Andre Sanders has advanced into the role of CEO for the Boys & Girls Club of Bartow County, bringing to the position his years of experience as director of operations for the organization. While his initial reaction to his promotion was feeling overwhelmed with excitement, Sanders says he was also
- [Third Person arrested in Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation](https://wbhfradio.org/third-person-arrested-in-wellmade-industries-labor-trafficking-investigation/) - A third person has been arrested in the Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation. Cartersville Resident Jia Jun Lu,54, was taken into custody at the Bartow County Jail on April 5th. Lu was charged with one count of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude. Lu's arrest came shortly after the arrests of Zhu Chen
- [Fatal Shooting in Cartersville Friday Night](https://wbhfradio.org/fatal-shooting-in-cartersville-friday-night/) - Cartersville Police responded to Victory Fuels at 118 North Tennessee Street on Friday, at approximately 11:11 p.m., to what turned out to be a fatal shooting. The complainant reported that 65-year-old Jimmy Lee Morgan made threatening remarks and gestures toward him near the parking lot, so he drove away. About 18 seconds after that call,
- [Cartersville City School Receives Georgia Power Foundation Grant](https://wbhfradio.org/cartersville-city-school-receives-georgia-power-foundation-grant/) - The Georgia Power Foundation marks milestone, awards new grants through Workforce for Georgia program Funding for twenty-one new programs focused on ensuring Georgia has workforce needed for growing economy Cartersville City Schools – Engineering Industrial Electrical Dual Enrollment ATLANTA – April 2, 2025 – The Georgia Power Foundation announced today that it has reached a
- [ Euharlee Police Department Receives Technology Grant ](https://wbhfradio.org/euharlee-police-department-receives-technology-grant/) - Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards the “GACP LEA Technology Grant” to the Euharlee Police Department City of Euharlee, GA – The Euharlee Police Department is pleased to announce that we have received a $38,800 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant, which will continue through September 2025, helps finance the
- [An 8.6 Million Square Foot Data Center Considered For Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/an-8-6-million-square-foot-data-center-considered-for-bartow/) - Another data center is planned for Bartow County. A Development of Regional Impact application was filed Monday with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for Project Bunkhouse, a data center campus. The filing describes the project as an 8.6-million-square-foot data center campus. The estimated buildout is $19 billion, and tax revenues are estimated to be
- [Update on Plant Bowen's Future](https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-plant-bowens-future/) - Over three days of hearings at the Public Service Commission last week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Georgia Power executives discussed various topics, including those related to Plant Bowen. Just three years ago, Georgia Power referred to its coal plants as "uneconomical." However, coal has become central to the company's strategy for meeting future energy
- [Georgia Lottery Player in Cartersville Wins Fantasy 5 Jackpot for $857,788](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-lottery-player-in-cartersville-wins-fantasy-5-jackpot-for-857788/) - ATLANTA (March 28, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $857,788 in the March 27 drawing of Fantasy 5. The lucky ticket was purchased at QuikTrip at 105 Old Allatoona Road in Cartersville. The winning ticket matched all five winning numbers, which were 01-15-28-32-33. Winners in Georgia have 180 days
- [Last Chance For Public Input](https://wbhfradio.org/last-chance-for-public-input/) - Time is running out for you to share your input! Bartow County is conducting a Community Development Needs Assessment as part of the County’s application process for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant. The feedback gathered through this assessment will shape current and future grant applications, including those for Community Development Block Grants. Completing the
- [DON KORDECKI’S MEMORY HONORED WITH BRONZE STATUE](https://wbhfradio.org/don-kordeckis-memory-honored-with-bronze-statue/) - March 7, 2025 Family and friends of Don Kordecki, the beloved Cartersville resident and promoter of the arts, are honoring his memory by having a life-size bronzed statue placed in the Shakespeare Garden between Ross Diner and RocknShop Vinyl Records on North Wall Street. Work on Kordecki’s likeness began in November 2021 and, in
- [TROUT ARE ON THE WAY TO YOUR FAVORITE NORTH GEORGIA WATERWAYS](https://wbhfradio.org/trout-are-on-the-way-to-your-favorite-north-georgia-waterways/) - GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Mar. 27, 2025) – Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways. When is your next fishing trip? It has been a long winter, but spring is here and thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division (GADNR WRD) and
- [Project Updates: Bartow, Pickens, Gordon and Cherokee Counties](https://wbhfradio.org/project-updates-bartow-pickens-gordon-and-cherokee-counties/) - March 2025 Project Updates BARTOW COUNTY Reconstruction of Highway 41 bridges over State Route 293 - Current Completion Date: 12/25. Crews are installing a retaining wall on the northbound side to prepare to remove the northbound bridge. Traffic will be shifted to the southbound bridge with traffic in both directions reduced to one lane over the bridge.
- [Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs in February](https://wbhfradio.org/georgias-unemployment-rate-holds-at-3-6-as-state-adds-7200-jobs-in-february/) - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. "Georgia continues to drive business growth and opportunity, with 7,200 new jobs created in February alone,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “At 3.6%,
- [Two Vehicle Crash Near Adairsville Causes Serious Injuries](https://wbhfradio.org/two-vehicle-crash-near-adairsville-causes-serious-injuries/) - A pregnant woman involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday was airlifted to an area hospital for medical treatment. On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated a two-vehicle collision on Highway 41 at Griffin Road that resulted in four serious injuries. A silver Honda van was traveling north on Highway 41 in the
- [Shanika Wright-Turner Receives Regents’ Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award](https://wbhfradio.org/shanika-wright-turner-receives-regents-felton-jenkins-jr-hall-of-fame-faculty-award/) - The award recognizes Excellence in Teaching and Leadership. Georgia Highlands College (GHC) proudly announces that Shanika Wright-Turner, Associate Professor of Business Administration, has been recognized with the prestigious Regents’ Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award, presented by the University System of Georgia. This honor celebrates her transformative impact as an educator, mentor, and
- [Legislature passes two tax relief bills](https://wbhfradio.org/legislature-passes-two-tax-relief-bills/) - by Ty Tagami | Mar 20, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia taxpayers will pay a little less after Gov. Brian Kemp signs two tax relief measures following their approval Thursday by the state Senate. “The final passage of these two measures today brings us one step closer to eliminating the state income tax, while providing tax
- [Man Steps Into The Path of Eighteen Wheeler Truck](https://wbhfradio.org/man-steps-path-of-eighteen-wheeler-truck/) - It appears that a man intentionally stepped into the path of an eighteen-wheeler truck on Highway 41 Wednesday evening. According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred just before 7 p.m. in the right lane of the highway. The pedestrian, 28-year-old Michael Thomas Outlaw of Womack Drive was standing on the shoulder
- [Gov. Kemp Appoints State DOL Commissioner](https://wbhfradio.org/gov-kemp-appoints-state-dol-commissioner/) - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November. "Marty and
- [Local 911 Director Honored](https://wbhfradio.org/local-911-director-honored/) - Last week, at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Columbus, the Georgia chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association honored Major Jessica Pruett, the E-911 director of Bartow County Sheriff's Office, as their 2024 Communications Director of the Year. On Tuesday morning, an informal gathering and breakfast took
- [Georgia Power prepared for severe weather over weekend  ](https://wbhfradio.org/georgia-power-prepared-for-severe-weather-over-weekend/) - Company encourages customers to take steps now to prepare, keep safety first Atlanta – March 14, 2025 – Georgia Power is tracking predictions for severe weather, including high winds, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, across the state this weekend, and crews are prepared to respond to issues quickly, and as conditions are safe
- [EARLY TURKEY HUNT OPPORUTNITY FOR YOUTH AND MOBILITY-IMPAIRED HUNTERS](https://wbhfradio.org/early-turkey-hunt-opporutnity-for-youth-and-mobility-impaired-hunters/) - SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 13, 2025) – Before the statewide turkey season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early chance to harvest a gobbler on private lands during a special opportunity turkey season on March 22-23, 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This early weekend hunt opportunity
- [January 2025 Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6%](https://wbhfradio.org/january-2025-unemployment-rate-holds-at-3-6/) - March 13, 2025 The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's January unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in December. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. "Georgia's economy is built for the future, but to maintain our competitive edge, we must remain committed to making Georgia the
- [Suspect Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Bartow County](https://wbhfradio.org/suspect-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-in-bartow-county/) - We have additional details regarding our earlier on-air report this month about the booking of 20-year-old James Robert Duke of Rome into the Bartow County Jail on February 28th. He faces charges of homicide by vehicle, hit and run, and failure to yield the right of way. On Tuesday, September 10th, at approximately 6:56 a.m.,
- [SUPREME COURT TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION IN CARTERSVILLE](https://wbhfradio.org/supreme-court-to-hold-special-session-in-cartersville/) - Atlanta, March 10, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Georgia will hold its second day of March oral arguments at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga., on Wednesday, March 19. It is tradition for the Supreme Court to hold at least one special session of oral arguments annually outside of its courtroom
- [An Adairsville Home Receives Heavy Fire Damage Over The Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/an-adairsville-home-receives-heavy-fire-damage-over-the-weekend/) - Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Responds 3/8/2025 – At approximately 2:41 p.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 56 Howell Bend Road N.W., Adairsville to a report of a residential structure fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a single-story residential structure with heavy fire showing. Once crews were able
- [Chattahoochee Tech Students Win Gold, Top Honors at 2025 SkillsUSA Georgia Competition](https://wbhfradio.org/chattahoochee-tech-students-win-gold-top-honors-at-2025-skillsusa-georgia-competition/) - (Acworth, Ga. – March 5, 2025) Chattahoochee Tech students competed at the 2025 SkillsUSA Georgia competition held recently in Atlanta, with a gold medal winner advancing to the national competition. Maria Luiza Morais Macedo da Rocha, a student in the college’s Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology program, earned a gold medal in Electronics Technology. Chattahoochee
- [March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know](https://wbhfradio.org/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-what-to-know/) - Piedmont Oncology highlights risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Cartersville, GA (March 5, 2025)— March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Piedmont Cartersville wants to educate people about the disease and what you can do to decrease your risk of developing it or enable an earlier, more curable diagnosis. Colorectal cancer is the second most common
- [Passenger Truck Collides With A Fire Truck Responding To An Emergency](https://wbhfradio.org/passenger-truck-collides-with-a-fire-truck-responding-to-an-emergency/) - A fire truck was involved in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the accident occurred on March 5, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m. A firetruck was traveling north on Highway 61 and a GMC C5500 truck was traveling east on Highway 113 in the right lane. The fire truck was responding
- [Man Shot At Home Sunday - Suspect Arrested](https://wbhfradio.org/man-shot-at-home-sunday-suspect-arrested/) - A suspect reportedly shot a man at his home on Hickory Lane, north of Cartersville, on Sunday morning. A deputy responded to the residence and found the victim with a bloody towel wrapped around his right forearm. Blood was reportedly throughout the house. The deputy applied a tourniquet to the victim’s arm before EMS personnel
- [14-Year-Old Dies After Shot In Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/14-year-old-dies-after-shot-in-cartersville/) - A 14-year-old male juvenile has died following a shooting at a friend's home in Cartersville on Monday afternoon. The Cartersville Police have stated that, out of respect for the family and the sensitive nature of the incident, they will not be releasing any further details or granting interviews at this time. Initially, the victim was
- [Suspect Arrested After Road Rage Shooting In Cartersville](https://wbhfradio.org/suspect-arrested-after-road-rage-shooting-in-cartersville/) - Rockmart Police arrested a Marietta man on Friday night for allegedly shooting at another man during a road rage incident at the intersection of Rockmart Highway and Euharlee Road in Cartersville. Earlier that afternoon, a suspect fired a shot that shattered the victim's window, causing minor facial cuts from the broken glass. According to WSB,
- [Piedmont Receives Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation](https://wbhfradio.org/piedmont-receives-gold-level-cigna-healthy-workforce-designation/) - Atlanta (Feb. 12, 2025) – Cigna Healthcare has selected Piedmont as a recipient of its 2024 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program. The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being
- [A Cartersville Resident Wins Thousands In Georgia Lottery Game](https://wbhfradio.org/a-cartersville-resident-wins-thousands-in-georgia-lottery-game/) - ATLANTA (Feb. 10, 2025) – Georgia Lottery players took home big wins this week from Diggi Games. Here’s a look at the latest winners, who all played on the Georgia Lottery mobile app: A player in Ringgold won $20,000 playing Riches of the Runes on Feb. 6. A Stone Mountain resident won $20,000 playing Lucky
- [Florida Man Jailed In Bartow On 15 Counts Of Forgery Of A Financial Card](https://wbhfradio.org/florida-man-jailed-in-bartow-on-15-counts-of-forgery-of-a-financial-card/) - A Florida man is jailed in Bartow on numerous counts of forgery of a financial card. Just before noon Tuesday, Cartersville police officers were called to the Ingles Gas Station on West Avenue. According to the report, 36-year-old, Jorge Antonio Fernandez Reyes of Miami, Florida was sitting in his Ram Truck at the fuel pump
- [Bartow County 2025 Operating Budget Hearing Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 10AM](https://wbhfradio.org/bartow-county-2025-operating-budget-hearing-tuesday-feb-11th-10am/) - Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 to discuss the County’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Conference/Hearing Room in the Frank Moore Administration Building located at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, Georgia. The proposed
- [Tax Tip 2025-13  File for free with IRS Free File](https://wbhfradio.org/tax-tip-2025-13-file-for-free-with-irs-free-file/) - Issue Number: Tax Tip 2025-13 File for free with IRS Free File IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers get free tax preparation, free electronic filing and free direct deposit of their federal tax refund, if they’re owed one, using guided tax preparation software. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free Fillable Forms. The IRS Free
- [Blood Assurance Highlights Critical Need for African American Donors During Black History Month](https://wbhfradio.org/blood-assurance-highlights-critical-need-for-african-american-donors-during-black-history-month/) - Cartersville, GA (February 3, 2025) In honor of Black History Month, Blood Assurance is calling on African American donors to help meet a life-saving need, especially for individuals battling sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects African Americans, often requires frequent blood transfusions. The best matches for these patients come from donors of
- [FIRST POSITIVE CASE OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA](https://wbhfradio.org/first-positive-case-of-chronic-wasting-disease-confirmed-in-georgia/) - SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 23, 2025) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance in Lanier County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case
- [BCFES Responds To Numerous Fires Over The Weekend](https://wbhfradio.org/bcfes-responds-to-numerous-fires-over-the-weekend/) - Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Responds 1/24/2025 – At approximately 6:44 p.m. Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched to 27 Etowah Lane S.W., Cartersville to a report of a residential structure fire. The caller advised that the house was on fire. BCFES crews arrived on scene to find a two-story single-family home
- [Adairsville Student Selected to U.S. Senate Youth Program](https://wbhfradio.org/adairsville-student-selected-to-u-s-senate-youth-program/) - The Georgia Department of Education has announced the students selected as Georgia’s delegates and alternates for the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Vivian Reyes Martinez, a junior at Adairsville High School, is one of the two students who will join Senator Jon Ossoff and Senator Raphael Warnock in representing Georgia during the 63rd
- [Winter Weather Advisory/School Cancellations](https://wbhfradio.org/winter-weather-advisory-school-cancellations/) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Bartow, Cherokee, and Polk Counties from 10 a.m. today to 7 a.m. tomorrow. They expect snow accumulation to reach up to two inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Prepare for slippery road conditions, which will affect Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Road impacts
- [Rep. Mitchell Scoggins Named Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee](https://wbhfradio.org/rep-mitchell-scoggins-named-chairman-of-the-house-special-rules-committee/) - ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) as the Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee. “I’m honored and humbled to serve as Chairman of the Special Rules Committee,” said Rep. Scoggins. “Thank you, Speaker Burns.” The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House
- [Winter Storm Warning](https://wbhfradio.org/winter-storm-warning/) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern and central Georgia, effective from 5 a.m. on Friday to 7 a.m. on Saturday. Various types of winter precipitation are expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations ranging from one to two inches. There may be isolated areas in the mountains receiving up
- [HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION  DEADLINE TO FILE:  APRIL 1, 2025](https://wbhfradio.org/homestead-exemption-deadline-to-file-april-1-2025/) - NEWS RELEASE ON HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM BARTOW COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, STEVE STEWART DEADLINE TO FILE: APRIL 1, 2025 All new homeowners are eligible to apply for Homestead Exemption if you own and occupy your home on January 1. You cannot receive homestead exemption on any other home you own. If you purchased a new home
- [Gov. Kemp Declares Statewide State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather](https://wbhfradio.org/gov-kemp-declares-statewide-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-weather/) - Thursday, January 9, 2025 ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the
- [AAA Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Weather Blast](https://wbhfradio.org/aaa-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-winter-weather-blast/) - Georgians, take steps now to protect your home from winter damage ATLANTA, Ga. (January 8, 2025) – With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating

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- [Fred Kittle](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/fred-kittle/)
- [Putting Art in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/putting-art-in-bartow/)
- [Red Top Mountain State Park](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/red-top-mountain-state-park/)
- [Dan Kramer](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dan-kramer/)
- [It's About Time](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/its-about-time/)
- [Atlanta Pops Orchestra](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/atlanta-pops-orchestra/)
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- [Community Christmas Lunch](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/community-christmas-lunch/)
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- [The Resource Center](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/the-resource-center/)
- [Bartow Community Christmas Luncheon](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-community-christmas-luncheon/)
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- [Chuck LaDuca](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/chuck-laduca/)
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- [The Herb Shoppe](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/the-herb-shoppe/)
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- [baseball](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/baseball/)
- [Deborah Franklin](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/deborah-franklin/)
- [GHSA Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ghsa-georgia-dugout-club-hall-of-fame/)
- [Sam Franklin](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/sam-franklin/)
- [Stuart Chester](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/stuart-chester/)
- [Linda Kellogg](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/linda-kellogg/)
- [MLK Day](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/mlk-day/)
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- [Raymond Lewis](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/raymond-lewis/)
- [Maria Murray](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/maria-murray/)
- [NW Georgia Bridal Expo](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/nw-georgia-bridal-expo/)
- [Polar Plunge](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/polar-plunge/)
- [Adena Harpert](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/adena-harpert/)
- [Coach Marra](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/coach-marra/)
- [Etowah Rotary Club](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/etowah-rotary-club/)
- [Georgia Highlands College](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/georgia-highlands-college/)
- [Laugh's and Libations](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/laughs-and-libations/)
- [Bartow EMS](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-ems/)
- [Lee Gibson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/lee-gibson/)
- [Prom video](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/prom-video/)
- [The Gibson Brothers](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/the-gibson-brothers/)
- [Bartow County School System](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-school-system/)
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- [Dr. Howard Hinesly](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dr-howard-hinesly/)
- [Dr. John Harper](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dr-john-harper/)
- [Maurni Weeks](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/maurni-weeks/)
- [Quarterly Luncheon](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/quarterly-luncheon/)
- [Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-parks-and-recreation-department/)
- [Greg Anderson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/greg-anderson/)
- [James Gordy](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/james-gordy/)
- [Cartersville Dances with the Stars](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-dances-with-the-stars/)
- [Cindy Smith](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cindy-smith/)
- [Daddy Boot Camp](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/daddy-boot-camp/)
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- [Angelo's Pizza](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/angelos-pizza/)
- [Biz Buzz](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/biz-buzz/)
- [Brenda Worley](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/brenda-worley/)
- [Episcopal Church of the Ascension](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/episcopal-church-of-the-ascension/)
- [Jeff Tindall](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jeff-tindall/)
- [Mardi Gras](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/mardi-gras/)
- [West Ends Docks](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/west-ends-docks/)
- [Adena Harper](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/adena-harper/)
- [winter storm watch](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/winter-storm-watch/)
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- [Georgia Fallen Firefighters Foundation](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/georgia-fallen-firefighters-foundation/)
- [Joshua Pruitt](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/joshua-pruitt/)
- [Angee McKee](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/angee-mckee/)
- [Coffee House](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/coffee-house/)
- [Tiffany Tindall](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/tiffany-tindall/)
- [winter storm warning](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/winter-storm-warning/)
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- [snow](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/snow/)
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- [Black History Month](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/black-history-month/)
- [Designs by Carol](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/designs-by-carol/)
- [Etowah Jazz Society](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/etowah-jazz-society/)
- [Grand Theater](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/grand-theater/)
- [Marion Coleman](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/marion-coleman/)
- [music theatre camps](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/music-theatre-camps/)
- [romantic story](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/romantic-story/)
- [Valentine's Day contest](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/valentines-day-contest/)
- [Euharlee police](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/euharlee-police/)
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- [Earthquake](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/earthquake/)
- [Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/georgia/)
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- [United States Geological Survey](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/united-states-geological-survey/)
- [USGS](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/usgs/)
- [Casino Night](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/casino-night/)
- [Etowah Valley Humane Society](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/etowah-valley-humane-society/)
- [EVHS](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/evhs/)
- [Cair Plus Fitness](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cair-plus-fitness/)
- [City of Cartesrville](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/city-of-cartesrville/)
- [Ed Mullinax](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ed-mullinax/)
- [Melanie Collier](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/melanie-collier/)
- [Richard Bell Field](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/richard-bell-field/)
- [Cartersville has Heart](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-has-heart/)
- [Cartersville Medical Center](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-medical-center/)
- [Ginger Tyra](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ginger-tyra/)
- [CERT](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cert/)
- [Community Emergency Response Team](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/community-emergency-response-team/)
- [Paul Cuprowski](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/paul-cuprowski/)
- [Buford](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/buford/)
- [Cartersville Storm Center](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-storm-center/)
- [Cartersville's Dancing with the Stars](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersvilles-dancing-with-the-stars/)
- [Mike Tobin](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/mike-tobin/)
- [St. Pius](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/st-pius/)
- [Bartow County 4H](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-4h/)
- [Ezra Hall](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ezra-hall/)
- [Matthew Pryor](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/matthew-pryor/)
- [Northwest District Senior Board](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/northwest-district-senior-board/)
- [Cartersville City School System](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-city-school-system/)
- [Cartesrville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartesrville-bartow-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [CRCT](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/crct/)
- [Dr. Howard Hinesley](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dr-howard-hinesley/)
- ["Girls Can" Camp](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/girls-can-camp/)
- [Angelo's West End Docks](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/angelos-west-end-docks/)
- [Bartow County College and Career Academy](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-college-and-career-academy/)
- [Janet Queen](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/janet-queen/)
- [Affordable Care Act](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/affordable-care-act/)
- [Jennifer Lunk](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jennifer-lunk/)
- [Justin Owen](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/justin-owen/)
- [Owen Security Solutions](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/owen-security-solutions/)
- [Century Bank](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/century-bank/)
- [Jennifer Wiggins Mattews](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jennifer-wiggins-mattews/)
- [Putting the Art in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/putting-the-art-in-bartow/)
- [Southeastern Cowboy Gathering](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/southeastern-cowboy-gathering/)
- [Coach Stuart Chester](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/coach-stuart-chester/)
- [Dance Kaleidoscope](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dance-kaleidoscope/)
- [Parkview](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/parkview/)
- [Enchanted Evening](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/enchanted-evening/)
- [Scott Panter](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/scott-panter/)
- [Tom Stewart](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/tom-stewart/)
- [Woodland High School Band](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/woodland-high-school-band/)
- [Cookin' on the Creek](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cookin-on-the-creek/)
- [Daniel Lockridge](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/daniel-lockridge/)
- [Freddie Gunn](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/freddie-gunn/)
- [Barnsely Gardens](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/barnsely-gardens/)
- [Bartow County Master Gardeners](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-master-gardeners/)
- [Dian Green](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dian-green/)
- [Kate Posey](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/kate-posey/)
- [Rotary Club](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/rotary-club/)
- [Saunders Jones](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/saunders-jones/)
- [St. Patrick's Day](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/st-patricks-day/)
- [Joe Brywczynski](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/joe-brywczynski/)
- [Karon Mauney](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/karon-mauney/)
- [Kaytlin Greenley](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/kaytlin-greenley/)
- [Northwest Georgia Women's Expo](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/northwest-georgia-womens-expo/)
- [WellStar](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/wellstar/)
- [May Market](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/may-market/)
- [NW Georgia Women's Expo](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/nw-georgia-womens-expo/)
- [Rose Lawn](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/rose-lawn/)
- [Pink Toes](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/pink-toes/)
- [Hike & Hunt](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/hike-hunt/)
- [Marian Barber](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/marian-barber/)
- [National Safe Place Week](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/national-safe-place-week/)
- [Every Child's a Star](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/every-childs-a-star/)
- [Amy Vickery](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/amy-vickery/)
- [Bartow County Slef-help MS Support Group](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-slef-help-ms-support-group/)
- [Towanda D. Cooper](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/towanda-d-cooper/)
- [Training Center of NW Georgia](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/training-center-of-nw-georgia/)
- [Yellowbox sandals](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/yellowbox-sandals/)
- [Booth Photography Guild](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/booth-photography-guild/)
- [Lynn Henderson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/lynn-henderson/)
- [Craig Millsap](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/craig-millsap/)
- [Heroes Campaign](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/heroes-campaign/)
- [Jeffrey Putnam](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jeffrey-putnam/)
- [Red Cross](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/red-cross/)
- [Shelly Redd](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/shelly-redd/)
- [Duck Derby](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/duck-derby/)
- [First Friday](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/first-friday/)
- [Canes](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/canes/)
- [Military Day](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/military-day/)
- [North Murray](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/north-murray/)
- [Public Servant Day](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/public-servant-day/)
- [Day of Hope](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/day-of-hope/)
- [Euharlee](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/euharlee/)
- [Kathy Faulk](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/kathy-faulk/)
- [Loving Arms Cancer Outreach](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/loving-arms-cancer-outreach/)
- [Atlanta Steeplechase](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/atlanta-steeplechase/)
- [Kingston Downs](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/kingston-downs/)
- [India Wilkinson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/india-wilkinson/)
- [National Day of Prayer](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/national-day-of-prayer/)
- [Autism in Bartow](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/autism-in-bartow/)
- [Sandi Marcu](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/sandi-marcu/)
- [Cartesrville High School](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartesrville-high-school/)
- [Jack Howell](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jack-howell/)
- [Joey King](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/joey-king/)
- [Alumni Football Game](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/alumni-football-game/)
- [Business After Hours](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/business-after-hours/)
- [Weinman Stadium](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/weinman-stadium/)
- [Ava Lipscomb](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ava-lipscomb/)
- [Child Abuse Awareness Month](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/child-abuse-awareness-month/)
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- [Sheriff Millsap](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/sheriff-millsap/)
- [Bartow EMS Director](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-ems-director/)
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- [Joe Tilley Shbw](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/joe-tilley-shbw/)
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- [March of Dimes](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/march-of-dimes/)
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- [Cartersville Downtown D](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-downtown-d/)
- [Cartersville High School basketball](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-high-school-basketball/)
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- [snow day](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/snow-day/)
- [Added truck to cover Adairsville area](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/added-truck-to-cover-adairsville-area/)
- [Bartow County EMS](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-ems/)
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- [Power outage](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/power-outage/)
- [Bartow Beach Road](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-beach-road/)
- [Bartow County EMS Public Information Officer](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/bartow-county-ems-public-information-officer/)
- [Brad Cothran](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/brad-cothran/)
- [winter weather](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/winter-weather/)
- [Pub Crawl](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/pub-crawl/)
- [Wildlife Rescut Do's and Don'ts](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/wildlife-rescut-dos-and-donts/)
- [Chad Murray](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/chad-murray/)
- [Lady Canes Soccer](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/lady-canes-soccer/)
- [Cartersville Elementary School](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/cartersville-elementary-school/)
- [Ken MacKenzie](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ken-mackenzie/)
- [school uniforms](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/school-uniforms/)
- [Consumers' Automotive](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/consumers-automotive/)
- [Mike Hohl](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/mike-hohl/)
- [Baylor](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/baylor/)
- [Corey Tobin](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/corey-tobin/)
- [Georgia State basketball team](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/georgia-state-basketball-team/)
- [GSU Panthers](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/gsu-panthers/)
- [NCAA tournament](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/ncaa-tournament/)
- [theatre camps](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/theatre-camps/)
- [Spring Gala](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/spring-gala/)
- [Eager announces retirement](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/eager-announces-retirement/)
- [Great Promise](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/great-promise/)
- [Kathy Farnon](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/kathy-farnon/)
- [League for Animal Welfare](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/league-for-animal-welfare/)
- [Mike Beatty](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/mike-beatty/)
- [Dan Johnson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dan-johnson/)
- [Dr. William Thoms](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/dr-william-thoms/)
- [Metro Kia](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/metro-kia/)
- [Alzheimer's Association](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/alzheimers-association/)
- [DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/departure-the-journey-tribute-band/)
- [Doug Ballard](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/doug-ballard/)
- [Rebekah Davis](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/rebekah-davis/)
- [Sixes Tavern](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/sixes-tavern/)
- [Frankie Harris Park](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/frankie-harris-park/)
- [Civil War Comes Alive](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/civil-war-comes-alive/)
- [drama](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/drama/)
- [Jeremiah Robinson](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/jeremiah-robinson/)
- [Laura Hettinger](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/laura-hettinger/)
- [musical theatre](https://wbhfradio.org/tag/musical-theatre/)
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