Discovery of Numerous Deceased Dogs Leads to 5 Arrests
On Monday, May 26th, a disturbing case of animal cruelty unfolded in Bartow County, leading to the rescue of numerous distressed and deceased animals from a residential property. At approximately 3:50 p.m., a Bartow County [read more...]
Standoff in Cartersville Ends Peacefully with Arrest
On a tense afternoon in Cartersville, police were called to conduct a welfare check that escalated into a prolonged standoff. Yesterday, at approximately 11:56 AM, the Cartersville Police Department responded to the 175 Main Luxury [read more...]
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Bartow County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an independent inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that took place in Bartow County last night, resulting in the death of 50-year-old Carrie Hall. The inquiry [read more...]
One-Vehicle Crash Kills Three-Year-Old; Driver Faces Charges
A one-vehicle crash on U.S. 411 on Sunday, May 18th, resulted in the death of a three-year-old girl and serious injuries to a one-year-old passenger, leading to multiple charges against the driver. At 12:57 AM, [read more...]
Train Hits Tractor-Trailer at Emerson Railroad Crossing
On Thursday, May 22nd, a serious incident occurred when a tractor-trailer became stuck on a railroad crossing in Emerson, leading to a collision with a northbound train. At approximately 1:15 PM, an Emerson Police Officer [read more...]
Workshop on Electric Mobility at Savoy Automobile Museum
The University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government is hosting a free workshop on Electric Mobility for local governments and communities at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville on June 12th. This event aims [read more...]
Qcells Death Update
Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton has identified 33-year-old Marion Jose Rugama of Norcross as the man found dead at Qcells, located on Great Valley Parkway and Cassville Pine Log Road, on Monday night. The Cartersville [read more...]
Floor Leader Matthew Gambill’s Legislation Making Georgia the Top State for Talent Signed into Law Â
State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville), a Governor’s Floor Leader, joined Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for the signing of House Bill 192. This legislation officially designates Georgia as the Top State for Talent by [read more...]
Troopers and Officers Want Motorists to Enjoy their Memorial Day Weekend While Practicing Safe Driving Behavior
Best and worst times to hit the road during Memorial Day weekend 2025 DATE WORST TRAVEL TIME BEST TRAVEL TIME Thursday, May 22 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. Before 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 23 12:00 p.m. [read more...]
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Stresses the Importance of Knowing Signs of Stroke
Cartersville, Ga. (May 20, 2025) – On average, someone in the United States dies from a stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. All told, strokes are responsible for one [read more...]
Deceased Man Found at Qcells: Investigation Underway
At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 19th, the Cartersville Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at Qcells on Great Valley Parkway and Cassville Pine Log Road. Upon arrival, they discovered a mid-30s Hispanic [read more...]
DPH Confirms Fourth Measles Case in Georgia in 2025
   MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles  ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the [read more...]
Alex Bernard Joyner Pleads Guilty To Malice Murder
A man charged with murder enters a guilty plea in Bartow Superior Court. Alex Bernard Joyner was arrested in 2022 and charged with the beating death of 26-year-old Malayca Jones. In Bartow County, Joyner was [read more...]
Cartersville Resident Reports Feeling Tennessee Earthquake
A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 29 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee, this morning at 9:04. A resident of Laurel Trace in Cartersville reported feeling the tremor to volcanodiscovery.com. The earthquake had a shallow depth [read more...]
Red Cross, Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities May 6-20
Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count $20 e-gift card, chance to win an American Adventure trip by coming to give now ATLANTA (May 6, 2025) [read more...]
TCSG appoints Heather Pence as president of Chattahoochee Technical College
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Pence as the new President of Chattahoochee Technical College. The decision by TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier to name Pence as [read more...]
Woman Arrested at Fatal Crash in Cartersville Saturday
A tragic accident in Cartersville led to a death and an arrest on Saturday night. Dispatch received a call reporting the accident at 9:17 p.m. Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to the intersection of Joe [read more...]
GHC gets recognized in Washington D.C. during national Aspen Award Ceremony
President Mike Hobbs and other leadership from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) represented the college during a national award ceremony in Washington D.C. recently. The Aspen Institute named Georgia Highlands College as a finalist for the 2025 [read more...]
Summer Open Burning Ban
The Summer Open Burn Ban runs from May 1 - September 30 and includes 54 counties in Georgia. Open Burning Home Official Rule (391-3-1-.02(5) Press Release (April 28, 2025) Georgia EPD District Office Locations and Contact Information In [read more...]
8 Arrested After Child Ingests Meth
Eight individuals were booked into the Bartow County Jail on Thursday after Bartow County 911 received a call from a Floyd County hospital regarding a report of possible child abuse. A nurse informed authorities that [read more...]
Georgia Lottery Players Win Big on Fantasy 5, $125,000 Ticket Purchased In Cartersville
ATLANTA (April 28, 2025) – Two Fantasy 5 drawings led to two jackpot wins for Georgia Lottery Players over the weekend. In the April 25 drawing, a player won $150,000 with a ticket purchased at [read more...]
SHAW INDUSTRIES ACHIEVES WELL EQUITY RATING FOR SIX CORPORATE FACILITIES
Rating validates the company’s efforts to create sustainable spaces and foster a culture that enables each associate to perform at their highest potential Dalton, Ga. -- April 28, 2025 -- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) [read more...]
Man Faces 40 Counts of Unlawful Surveillance in Adairsville
Bartow County deputies booked 50-year-old James Burton Crawford from Woodstock into the jail on Wednesday afternoon on 40 warrants for unlawful surveillance, which invades another person’s privacy. These warrants stem from incidents between June 2nd, [read more...]
Piedmont Cartersville Welcomes Renowned Radiation Oncologist Shannon Kahn, M.D.
Cartersville, GA (April 23, 2025) – Piedmont Cartersville is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Shannon Kahn to our esteemed team of medical professionals. Dr. Kahn joins us as a radiation oncologist, bringing a wealth [read more...]
