Meth seized during large scale drug bust
Bartow County, GA - Beginning in March 2025, the Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force (BC-DTF), operating under the Special Operations Division of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, initiated an extensive investigation into a criminal network distributing [read more...]
Congressman Loudermilk’s Statement On Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will be signed into law by President Trump on July 4th Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2025)Â | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. [read more...]
DPS Encourages Motorists to Drive Responsibly this Independence Day Holiday Weekend
ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE), formerly the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, are urging motorists to drive safely and responsibly during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. [read more...]
Social Media Influencer Sentenced to Prison for Child Exploitation in Bartow County
A man who appeared to be living the good life was sentenced on sexual exploitation of children charges in Bartow County. Thirty-nine-year-old Joshua David Stapleton pleaded guilty to twenty counts of sexual exploitation of children. [read more...]
Local Resident Dead After Drowning at Lake Allatoona
59-year-old Sheree Keeling of White drowned in Lake Allatoona following a medical emergency that occurred between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials. The Bartow County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Department of [read more...]
Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power rates
ATLANTA – July 1, 2025 – The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to keep Georgia Power base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs [read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-Run Pursuit in Bartow County Sunday Night
A vehicle pursuit in Bartow County on Sunday night culminated in a fatal accident involving a hit-and-run suspect. The Emerson Police Department received an all-points bulletin for a gray Mercedes involved in the initial incident [read more...]
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so get ready for these new ones about to take effect
Story from Capitol Beat News Service by Ty Tagami | Jun 27, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — On Tuesday, Georgians will reap what their state lawmakers sowed when a slew of new laws take effect, from [read more...]
Former Cartersville High Baseball Star Going to Majors
According to Francys Romero of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the Milwaukee Brewers are calling up former Cartersville Purple Hurricane Anthony Seigler to the major leagues. The 26-year-old has played various positions this season [read more...]
PROPOSED WELLSTAR HOSPITAL IN ACWORTH WOULD STRENGTHEN ACCESS TO CARE, CREATE JOBS
Addresses critical need for more hospital beds to serve Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Bartow counties. MARIETTA, Ga., (June 23, 2025) – Wellstar Health System has filed its Certificate of Need (CON) application to build a [read more...]
Red Cross Issues Advice To Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay connected. ATLANTA (June 23, 2025) — With the official start of summer, the American Red Cross of Georgia wants everyone to stay safe this [read more...]
Fourth of July Parade and Activities Set for Cartersville.
Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2025 with events on Friday, July 4th. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with WBHF FM 100.3 and AM 1450 coordinating the parade [read more...]
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5% in May
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.5%, down one-tenth from a revised 3.6% in April. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. "Month [read more...]
DPH Confirms Sixth Measles Case of 2025
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The [read more...]
Wellstar Breaks Ground on New Cancer-Care Facility in Cartersville
$18 million facility will expand access to specialty care in Northwest Georgia CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (June 13, 2025) — Wellstar Health System, in partnership with Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, celebrated a major milestone Friday with the [read more...]
2025 High School Football Schedule
Cartersville Purple Hurricanes - Purple & Vegas Gold 8/15 Columbia 8/22 At Rockmart 8/29 Hapeville 9/05 Calhoun 9/12 At Dalton 9/19 Woodland, Cartersville 10/03 At Cass 10/10 Allatoona 10/17 Cedartown 10/24 At Hiram  Cass [read more...]
Matthew Gambill Named Representative of the Year by the Georgia Chamber
ATLANTA — Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) earned the 2025 Georgia Chamber Representative of the Year award. Representative Gambill serves as Floor Leader for Governor Brian Kemp and several pro-business bills that [read more...]
EcoRecycle to Launch Cartersville Solar Recycling Center
Qcells, a leading provider of comprehensive energy solutions and a prominent player in the global solar manufacturing market, has announced the establishment of EcoRecycle by Qcells, a new division dedicated to solar panel recycling. As [read more...]
DPH Confirms Fifth Measles Case in 2025
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside [read more...]
Cartersville Resident Wins $10 Million Playing Georgia Lottery Scratcher
ATLANTA (June 4, 2025) – A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. [read more...]
Bartow Planning Commission To Consider Large Mixed Use Development During July Meeting
Next month, the Bartow County Planning Commission will consider a proposal unlike most others in Bartow County. A Development of Regional Impact has been submitted for a 2,900-unit mixed-use development off Woodall Road near Cherokee [read more...]
Local Man Announces Run For State School Superintendent
Candidates, including incumbent, line up to lead Georgia schools by Ty Tagami | Jun 5, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia’s top elected school official announced plans to seek another four years in office Thursday, as others [read more...]
Qcells To Create A Recycling Center in Cartersville
Georgia solar panel manufacturer launching recycling center by Dave Williams | Jun 9, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Leading solar panel manufacturer Qcells is expanding its footprint in Cartersville by building a recycling center, the South Korean [read more...]
Local Man Arrested for Thefts of Cell Tower Equipment
On Monday, June 2nd, the Adairsville Police Department reported a significant theft from a local cell tower, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect involved in multiple thefts in the area. [read more...]
