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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Two Dogs Perish In A Mobile Home Fire
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
Cartersville Man Charged With Murder
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
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 [read more...]
