Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:20 p.m. -News Release- During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–4:35 p.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in the murder of a couple in Carrollton that occurred in February, and the suspect is the woman’s 17-year-old daughter. According to a news release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: On the morning of February 20, 2025, deputies with the Carroll County…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 7, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Cartersville Fire Department News Release- The Cartersville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm with sprinkler activation at the Hanwha facility located at 251 Great Valley Parkway on Sunday night. Firefighters observed smoke coming from the building on the property, which was vacant but houses hazardous materials. As a precaution,…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 7, 2025–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 3, 2025–1:00 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE), formerly the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, are urging motorists to drive safely and responsibly during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday period begins Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday, July 6,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–5:40 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Authorities have released the name of a Bartow County woman who drowned in Lake Allatoona on Tuesday. 59-year-old Sheree Keeling of White drowned after she suffered a medical emergency between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. while swimming in the lake between McKaskey Creek Road and Wilderness Camp Road. She…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- With the Fourth of July approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Blood Assurance is urging donors to step up now. The week surrounding Independence Day is one of the most challenging times for maintaining a stable blood supply. Donation rates drop as people travel, but the demand…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:20 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Last Thursday, a number of people in Georgia reported seeing a fireball in the sky, which turned out to be a meteor that shattered into pieces. One piece slammed into the roof of a home in Henry County. Another piece of the meteorite will soon be on display…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Georgia Power News Release- The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to keep Georgia Power’s base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 30, 2025–6:00 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A vehicle pursuit in Bartow County on Sunday night culminated in a fatal accident involving a hit-and-run suspect. The Emerson Police Department received an all-points bulletin for a gray Mercedes involved in the initial incident in Cherokee County earlier that day. At around 8:00 P.M., an Emerson officer…… Continue Reading