Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 2, 2025–12:30 p.m. GBI News Release- 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 deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that around 4:50 p.m. on December 1, 2025, Bartow County Sheriff’s…… Continue Reading
December 1st, 2025 – 1:55 PM WBHF Radio – A person was found dead after a house fire early Thursday morning on Highway 20 in Cartersville. According to Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services, crews were called just before 1 AM to a home at 5754 Highway 20. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story house…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:00 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Several injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 293 in Bartow County. According to the preliminary report: A Toyota Sequoia crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the left side of the tow truck. The Sequoia traveled off the roadway and collided with a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt. AAA is estimating…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Bartow County Government- As you may know, some of our communication goals focus on connecting the community to the local government, highlighting county improvements, addressing concerns, and keeping citizens informed on changes as quickly as possible. We would like to take this opportunity to give you some updates about projects…… Continue Reading