Unemployment Declines in Nearly All of Georgia’s 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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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. [read more...]
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. [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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. [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Georgia Lottery Player Hits Jackpot for $689,390 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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
BE READY FOR BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS THIS SPRING: BE BEARWISE ® AND KNOW WHAT TO DO Â
 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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
