Fantasy 5, Quick Win Jackpots Struck Over Lucky Weekend
 ATLANTA (Oct. 20, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $150,000 in the Oct. 17 Fantasy 5 drawing with a ticket from Pilot Travel Center, 968 Cassville-White Road in Cartersville. The ticket [read more...]
CARTERSVILLE MAN CHARGED FEDERALLY AFTER ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO “SHOOT UP THE AIRPORT” Â
ATLANTA – Billy Joe Cagle, a convicted felon, has been charged via criminal complaint with attempted violence at an international airport, interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another, and being a felon [read more...]
One Vehicle Accident Claims The Life Of A Brunswick Man
A man from Brunswick, Georgia, was killed in a one-vehicle crash on I-75 in Bartow County. According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, the crash occurred on Thursday, October 16th at 6:42 a.m. Thirty-nine-year-old [read more...]
Halloween Safety For Children And Adults
Cartersville (Oct. 21, 2025) – Halloween is an exciting time of year for children and adults to dress up and get creative. As the streets fill with spooky and cute trick-or-treaters, everyone should keep safety in mind to avoid [read more...]
Adairsville Rallies, Upends Northwest Whitfield
The Adairsville Tigers (4-4, 3-1) rallied from 14 points down to defeat the Northwest Whitfield Bruins Friday night 33-17. Adairsville fell behind early 14-0 in the first quarter, however rallied with a touchdown pass to [read more...]
Big Second Half Leads Cass Over Dalton
The Cass Colonels (7-2, 4-1) dominated the Dalton Catamounts on the road, securing a 48-16 victory with a commanding 35-6 second-half performance. The Colonels started strong, methodically driving down the field on their opening possession. [read more...]
Help Patients This Fall By Giving Blood
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...]
DPH Administering COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Season
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 Downs Cass, Takes Control of Region
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0) unleashed a high-octane offensive assault on Friday night, defeating the Cass Colonels (6-2, 3-1) 56-28 in a lopsided region clash that showcased the Canes' explosive playmakers and left the [read more...]
Students Detained After Vaping Check Reveals Pellet Gun and Knife at Cartersville High School
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...]
Groundbreaking Prostate Surgery Performed at Atrium Health Floyd
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...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
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 School System’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
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...]
Four Killed in Two Vehicle Crash Saturday at Highway 20 and Roving Road
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...]
Bartow Veteran’s Day Ceremony, November 11, 2025
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...]
Unemployment Falls or Holds Steady Across Georgia’s Regional Commissions
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...]
Piedmont Cartersville Offers Opportunities for Breast Cancer Screenings In October
 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...]
Bus Carrying Adairsville Volleyball Team Involved in Crash
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...]
Bartow County School System Comments on Arrest of Substitute Bus Driver
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...]
Bus Driver Arrested for DUI While Transporting Students
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...]
Cartersville Woman Shoots Boyfriend in Leg During Dispute
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...]
Free Prostate Cancer Screening Offered in Cartersville
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...]
Child Abuse Report Leads To Arrest of Cartersville Man
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 Investing $9.2M in Cartersville Brewery
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...]
