Thursday, September 28, 2023–7:54 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Floyd County Police Department vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle accident in Adairsville Thursday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A marked Floyd County Police Ford Explorer traveling north on Highway 41 was attempting to turn left onto Highway 140, failed to yield, and was struck…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 28, 2023–6:36 p.m. -GHC News Release- On September 28, Chancellor to the University System of Georgia (USG) Sonny Perdue officially installed the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College, Dr. Mike Hobbs, Ph.D., during an investiture ceremony held in the Floyd Campus gym. The event was attended by hundreds of members of the college and local…… Continue Reading
September 26th, 2023 – 12:00 PM Tellus Science Museum – Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum, Jose Santamaria, has been awarded the Entwisle Award for Lifetime Service in Tourism by Bartow County’s destination marketing organization—Only in Cartersville Bartow Tourism. The announcement was made at the annual Rose Lawn Arts Festival on September 16. Each year,…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 25, 2023–8:02 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.30 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 18 cents more than…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 18, 2023–9:57 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- While the national average for gasoline rose during the past week, Georgia drivers saw prices fall at the pump, thanks in most part to a suspension of the state’s gas tax. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 18, 2023–10:03 a.m. -Staff reports- Authorities have released the name of the man who got into a shootout with police in Cartersville Sunday. 37-year-old Shane Jacquez Barfield of Cartersville is charged with three counts of aggravated assault against a peace officer and single counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 15, 2023–2:18 p.m. -Staff reports- The family of a Georgia State Patrol cadet who died during training last year has received a mortgage-free home thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Patrick Dupree of Rome was a member of the 113th Trooper School when he collapsed following a training exercise at the Georgia…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 12, 2023–6:38 p.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- Cartersville Police were dispatched to Clearview Drive on Monday at around 7:22 a.m. in reference to a man holding his family at gunpoint. It was then reported that the subject left the residence with multiple firearms. Officers arrived and encountered Elisha Linley, who was inside…… Continue Reading
September 12th, 2023 – 11:20 AM Press Release – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to the 40-year-high inflation and negative economic conditions. As part of this declaration, Georgia is suspending the state’s excise tax on motor and locomotive fuel to provide direct relief to families throughout the state. The…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 11, 2023–9:17 a.m. -Georgia Highlands College News Release- For nearly 10 years, students, faculty, and staff at Georgia Highlands College have placed 2,977 American flags at the Cartersville site in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The event is organized by Veterans Affairs Coordinator Amy Wise. “September 11,…… Continue Reading