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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...]

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 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...]

Now One Team partnership between Harbin and Floyd brings innovation   Ga., Sept. 26, 2025 – A Harbin Clinic surgeon has been the first in northwest Georgia to perform an innovative robotic surgery that offers [read more...]

Piedmont Cartersville highlights the importance of early detection, screening, and high-quality treatment options Cartersville, Ga. (October 1, 2025) — According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and cancer-related [read more...]

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (September 29, 2025) – The Bartow County School System maintains a historically high four-year graduation rate of 95.4%, up from 95.1% last year, and nearly 10% higher than the state average, underscoring [read more...]

Another person has died from injuries received in a crash that occurred in Bartow on Saturday.  Nineteen-year-old Xavier Thompson was transported to the hospital following the accident, and he died Sunday.  According to preliminary reports [read more...]

Cartersville November, 11th, 2025 -- American Legion Post 42 (Carl Boyd) will host our annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony at 11am on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 525 Martin Luther King Drive (American Legion Grounds) in [read more...]

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment fell in most of Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in August. "Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we're continuing to build a reputation as [read more...]

 Cartersville, Ga. (September 24, 2025) — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Piedmont Cartersville is proud to offer two important opportunities for women to prioritize their breast health through mammogram screenings at the Outpatient Women’s [read more...]

Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 140 and U.S. Highway 41 in Bartow County on Tuesday at 9:55 p.m. A white Toyota 4Runner, traveling north on [read more...]

The strength of our school system is deeply rooted in the trust and transparency we share with our families, schools, and community. We value this relationship and work diligently each day to uphold it. In [read more...]

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga.: Deputies arrested a substitute school bus driver last Friday afternoon after she showed signs of intoxication while operating Bartow County School Bus 116 with students on board. A deputy on patrol received [read more...]

A domestic dispute in Cartersville turned violent early Tuesday morning when a woman shot her boyfriend in the leg during an argument. Bartow County deputies responded to a residence on River Birch Road around 2:06 [read more...]

Cartersville, Ga. (September 10, 2025) — Piedmont Cartersville is pleased to offer a free prostate cancer screening event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Store in Cartersville. Prostate cancer screening [read more...]

The Cartersville Police Department received information from a mandated reporter on September 1st about suspected child abuse. Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division then arrested 22-year-old Quisean Michael Witherspoon on Monday on charges of aggravated [read more...]

Anheuser-Busch is investing $9.2 million in its Cartersville brewery to upgrade equipment and increase production of Michelob ULTRA, the country's fastest-growing beer brand and top seller in the Southeast, according to data from Circana, an [read more...]

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2025) – The wait is almost over! For many Georgians, the true sign of the season isn’t cooler mornings, instead it’s opening day of archery season. The statewide archery deer [read more...]

Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants? A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining [read more...]

Cartersville, GA — The Rotary Club of Etowah is proud to announce the successful completion of its Rotary District Grant project for the 2024-2025 year, focused on revitalizing two beloved community spaces—Rotary Park and Clarence [read more...]

On August 31, 2025, at 6:34 AM, a Trooper was dispatched to investigate a vehicle crash that occurred on Georgia Highway 61, near Ryles Road, in Bartow County. The crash involved a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. [read more...]

ATLANTA – Omari A. Nicks, a convicted cocaine trafficker, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl out of his Atlanta apartment while illegally possessing a [read more...]

Longtime Leader Leaves Lasting Legacy as He Embarks on New Opportunity in Texas CARTERSVILLE, GA - August 27, 2025 The Booth Western Art Museum announces its esteemed Executive Director, Seth Hopkins, is stepping down after [read more...]