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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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. [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Time Change for Cartersville High Playoff Softball Game
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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. [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
