GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County, Georgia
Bartow County, GA (December 2, 2025) - At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. One man was shot and killed. No [read more...]
One Person Dies in House Fire Thanksgivng Morning
A person was found deceased in a house on Highway 20, Thursday November November 27. According to a press release, at 12:52 a.m., firefighters with the Bartow Fire and Emergency Services were called to a [read more...]
 Cartersville Police Awarded Prestigious CALEA Accreditation
The Cartersville Police Department has earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for the first time in its history—an honor held by only about 4% of U.S. law enforcement [read more...]
A Pedestrian Is Struck And Killed While Crossing Highway 41 at East Felton Rd.
Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to a fatal accident Wednesday, November 20, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. According to GSP reports, a Ram Truck was traveling north on Highway 41 at the intersection with East [read more...]
State Troopers and Officers Call For Responsible, Alert Driving This Thanksgiving
 November 24, 2025 (ATLANTA, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will increase their presence on interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period to help reduce crashes [read more...]
Cartersville Routs Warner Robins
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (12-0) defeated the Warner Robins Demons 64-0 Friday night. Cartersville struck first after recovering an onside kick attempt by the Demons. Braylon Hill capped a quick drive with a 1-yard plunge, [read more...]
Cass’ Season Ends With Loss to Benedictine
Too many mistakes in too short a time doomed the Cass Colonels (9-3) Friday night, as the Colonels committed five turnovers in a 21-7 defeat to Benedictine Cadets. The Colonels actually struck first, stunning the [read more...]
Economic Development Office, Chamber of Commerce, and CVB Launch New Careers Portal
October 27, 2025 Economic Development Office, Chamber of Commerce, and CVB Launch New Careers Portal BartowCareers.com stands to reclaim local talent. Â The Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, [read more...]
Cass Overcomes Early Miscues, Takes Down Mays
The Cass Colonels (9-2) survived a turnover-plagued night to defeat the Mays Raiders 21-12 in the first round of the 4A GHSA Football Playoffs Friday night. The game opened with a nightmare for Cass: they [read more...]
Cartersville Throttles Jackson In Opening Playoff Win
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (11-0) defeated the Jackson Jaguars 53-0 in the opening round of the 4A GHSA Football Playoffs Friday night. Cartersville received the opening kick. On the first play from scrimmage, Braylon Hill [read more...]
City Manager Recommends Cartersville’s Next Chief of Police
The City of Cartersville has announced a recommendation for its next Chief of Police. City Manager Dan Porta recommends C. Kevin Cloninger for the position, following an internal job posting. Porta will present his recommendation [read more...]
Power Up: Give blood with Red Cross x PAC-MAN
Score a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks for coming to give Nov. 17-Dec. 7 Unlock a one-of-a-kind PAC-MAN GASHAPON® collectible! ROME, Ga. (Nov. 12, 2025) — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up [read more...]
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...]
