CHATSWORTH WOMAN’S 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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Update: Children’s 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 [read more...]
Children’s 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, [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Upcoming Georgia Sound the Alarm Installation Opportunities March 1 – 28: Â
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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,” [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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; [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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, [read more...]
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 [read more...]
