Sunday, April 7, 2024–6:33 p.m. -Staff reports- On Monday, area residents will be donning those special glasses and looking toward the sky. A solar eclipse, with about 84 percent coverage of the sun Monday afternoon. A couple of viewing opportunities are available. The Tellus Science Museum Observatory in Cartersville will be open from 12:30 until…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 6, 2024–3:25 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has recently been ranked as having one of the most affordable tuition rates in the country by College Consensus. According to its website, “The College Consensus method takes a lot of factors into consideration, but for the Most Affordable Online Colleges ranking we only consider one: cost. These…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 5, 2024–1:10 p.m. -News Release- Get ready for a day that won’t leave you in the dark! Join Tellus Science Museum on Monday, April 8, to witness the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024. The Tellus Observatory will be open from 12:30 – 4:30 PM (weather permitting) for guests to view the eclipse…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 3, 2024–9:00 a.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the Cartersville Police Department received a report of a possible inappropriate relationship between a Cartersville High School teacher and a student. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, John Paul Snead was taken into custody by Cartersville Police Department Investigators. Snead has…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 2, 2024–5:16 p.m. -National Weather Service- Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening through early Wednesday morning. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) covers most of the area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties along with all of west Georgia, with a Slight Risk (level 2…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 2, 2024–3:12 p.m. -Staff reports- Update from the Georgia State Patrol: The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado who died after fleeing law enforcement has been identified as 16-year-old Jonathan McEvers from LaFayette. The driver of the Hyundai Genesis G70 has been identified as 33-year-old Michael Stout from Ohio. Previously reported: A man who…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 1, 2024–10:11 a.m. -National Weather Service- A strong cold front advancing into north Georgia on Tuesday evening will bring a round of thunderstorms into the area. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in portions of northwest Georgia immediately ahead of the front. The cold front and associated thunderstorms…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 1, 2024–8:17 a.m. -AAA South- A little relief at the pump as Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago. That is still 12 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 30, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at CVCU. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…… Continue Reading