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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Winter Storm Watch From Friday through Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of northern and west central Georgia, effective from Friday at 7:00 a.m. until Saturday at 7:00 a.m. The NWS expects a wintry mix [read more...]
Cartersville School System Schedules Hearings on HB 581
Press Release Cartersville City School Board (CCSB) understands the necessity of prioritizing a strong learning environment and meaningful experience for students and staff while also diligently maintaining fiscal responsibility. For decades, CCSB has held both [read more...]
Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption Bartow County Schools
Press Release The Bartow County Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Bartow County School System. All concerned citizens are invited to the public [read more...]
Two Arrested After Gunfire On Whistle Stop Drive
Jack Walker Webb Bartow County deputies arrested two individuals after responding to reports of gunfire at a residence on Whistle Stop Drive near Cartersville at approximately 1:34 AM on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, 19-year-old Jack [read more...]
Celebrate Responsibly
ATLANTA, Ga. (December 20, 2024)—AAA will help stranded motorists while keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. On Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Georgia [read more...]
Suspect Allegedly Beats Man, Drinks Beer Before Foot Chase
Bruce Edwin Smith A 62-year-old man is currently in the Bartow County Jail after allegedly committing a violent attack and leading law enforcement on a chase in the Acworth area on Monday night. [read more...]
GDOL Chief of Staff Louis DeBroux Named Interim Successor
"Before his passing, Commissioner Bruce Thompson established an Emergency Interim Successor Plan and entrusted me with the honor of serving as his Interim Successor," said GDOL Chief of Staff Louis DeBroux."The department’s operations continue to [read more...]
City of Cartersville Appoints New Director of Parks and Recreation
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – December 6, 2024 The City of Cartersville is pleased to announce the appointment of David Archer Jr. as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Archer brings extensive experience in athletic administration [read more...]
Dr. Randell E. Trammell Arts and Humanities Award Recipient
10 individuals and organizations honored in celebration of Georgia’s creative community Dr. Randell E. Trammell Dr. Randell E. Trammell, a leader in youth and civic engagement, founded the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and holds [read more...]
Bartow’s Unemployment Rate Rose to 3.5% in October 2024
Bartow is one of 74 counties in the state with unemployment rates of between 3.0% and 3.9%. According to data from the Georgia Department of Labor, Bartow’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October came in [read more...]
Calhoun Man Jailed After Fleeing Bartow Deputies And Colliding With A Vehicle
A Calhoun man leads Bartow Deputies on a high-speed chase. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, around 1:30 Sunday, November 24th, deputies were dispatched to the Dollar Tree at Marketplace Boulevard in an attempt [read more...]
Cartersville Fire Department Offers Tips for Deep Frying A Turkey
Each year during the holidays we look forward to that perfectly prepared turkey waiting on the dinner table, like so many magazines and television commercials portray. Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the [read more...]
Tribute From GDOL To Bruce Thompson’s Leadership
A Tribute to the Life and Leadership of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While [read more...]
Cartersville Man Killed In Officer Involved Shooting in Cherokee County
Canton, GA (November 23, 2024) – At the request of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cherokee County, GA. Charles H. Woodall, age 52, of Cartersville, GA, was [read more...]
Euharlee Festival of Trees And Christmas Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season
Euharlee, GA – The holiday season is officially here, and Euharlee is ready to spread cheer with two beloved community events: the 2024 Euharlee Festival of Trees and the annual Euharlee Christmas Parade. Presented by [read more...]
Man Jailed In Bartow After Leading Police On A Chase in a Semi-Truck
A Massachusetts man is arrested in Bartow and charged with fleeing from police in a semi-truck. Thirty-one-year-old, Joshua Michael Rocha was jailed Wednesday and charged with willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, fleeing or attempting [read more...]
BARTOW COUNTY CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND LITERACY
BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (November 20, 2024) – Twelve Bartow County schools have garnered attention for being recognized as Literacy and/or Math Leader Schools by the Georgia Department of Education, celebrating their remarkable growth and achievements [read more...]
Cartersville Celebrates 20 Years of Leading-Edge Cancer Treatment Close to Home
Cartersville, Ga. (Nov. 14, 2024) – The Hope Center, radiation oncology services at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, celebrated 20 years with cancer survivors in the community on Thursday, November 14. Over 100 guests, including patients, [read more...]
Owen Brothers Enter Guilty Plea for 2023 Murder of Demond Thomas
BROTHERS PLEAD GUILTY, SENTENCED FOR THE MAY 16, 2023 MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY OF 19-YEAR-OLD CALEB DEMOND THOMAS Today, Dayton Bryan Owen of Smyrna pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of Bartow County to Armed Robbery [read more...]
