Category Archives: Bartow County

AAA predicts brisk Independence Day travel

AAA predicts brisk Independence Day travel

Thursday, June 26, 2025–9:10 a.m. -AAA SOUTH- AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing…Continue Reading

Georgia Power offereing energy efficiecy tips

Georgia Power offereing energy efficiecy tips

Wednesday, June 25, 2025–9:40 a.m. -News Release- As temperatures and humidity again rise, Georgia Power is committed to helping customers stay cool and manage their energy bills with practical energy efficiency tips and resources. The official start of summer this week marks the perfect time for customers to take advantage of tools and programs designed…Continue Reading

Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat

Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat

Tuesday, June 24, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Red Cross News Release- With the official start of summer, the American Red Cross of Georgia wants everyone to stay safe this summer. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: “Knowing…Continue Reading

Georgia gas price average up nine cents

Georgia gas price average up nine cents

Monday, June 23, 2025–8:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased by nine cents compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s is a couple of cents higher than a month ago, but still 31 cents lower than this time last year. It…Continue Reading

Wet, stormy weather in May and June caused by jet steam pattern

Wet, stormy weather in May and June caused by jet steam pattern

Thursday, June 19, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It has been an unusually wet and stormy May and June in Northwest Georgia, and there is a reason for that. According to Sid King, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, normally, the jet stream tends to be positioned well to the…Continue Reading

Sixth case of measles reported in Georgia

Sixth case of measles reported in Georgia

Thursday, June 19, 2025–7:50 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures outside of…Continue Reading

Georgia PSC Special Primary Election Results

Georgia PSC Special Primary Election Results

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -Georgia Secretary of State- Republican Incumbent Tim Echols was the winner in a special primary for Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday while the Democratic primary is headed for a runoff. Echols defeated Lee Muns and will now face Democrat Alicia Johnson for the District Two seat in November. Meanwhile, Keisha…Continue Reading

Georgia’s gas price average unchanged from last week

Georgia’s gas price average unchanged from last week

Monday, June 16, 2025–7:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were parked in neutral at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago, 7 cents lower than it was a month ago, and…Continue Reading

Cartersville resident wins $10 million playing Georgia Lottery scratcher

Cartersville resident wins $10 million playing Georgia Lottery scratcher

Wednesday, June 11, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Georgia Lottery News Release- A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing the Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. They purchased the lucky ticket at QuikTrip, 105 Old Allatoona Road, Cartersville. Last week, Georgia…Continue Reading