Thursday, May 29, 2025–3:00 p.m. -GBI News Release- At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the evening of May 28. Preliminary information indicates that a woman, later identified as Carrie Hall, age 50, of Cartersville, reportedly…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 27, 2025–10:15 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Charges have been filed in a crash on May 18 that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child in Cartersville. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound on Highway 411 at Ellis Road when the driver failed to maintain his lane. The vehicle…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 26, 2025–2:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Representatives from the National Weather Service are expected to survey the damage from severe storms in Northwest Georgia that occurred on Sunday evening to see if the damage was caused by tornadoes. Multiple Tornado Warnings were issued beginning at around 7 p.m., and many downed trees and power…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 26, 2025 -Bill Crane- Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool…or simply tossing back a few with family and friends. But this…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 23, 2025–10:10 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run from June 2 – July 4, 2025. “This is the 12th year of this project, and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced…… Continue Reading
May 23rd, 2025 – 4:00 PM WBHF Radio – According to a report by WBHF Radio, a collision between a tractor-trailer and a train in Emerson on Thursday, May 22nd, resulted in no injuries. The incident occurred around 1:15 PM when an Emerson Police officer spotted a tractor-trailer stuck on the railroad crossing at Gaston…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 22, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–7:10 p.m. -WBHF Radio- The Bartow County Planning Commission is recommending approval of a rezoning request for a data center on Taff Road south of Highway 113 in the Stilesboro area. The applicant is seeking to rezone the 867 acres for what is known as Project Bunkhouse, which would be constructed in…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 20, 2025–6:45 p.m. -Cartersville Fire Department News Release- At around 7:15 p.m. on May 19, Cartersville Fire responded to Qcells for a medical emergency. A mid-30s Hispanic male was found on top of a tank with no pulse and not breathing. CFD crews used SCBAs and air monitoring while accessing and removing the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…… Continue Reading