Sunday, August 10, 2025–12:25 p.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 1:05 PM, the Cartersville Police and Fire Departments responded to 825 West Avenue, Ingles, regarding an unresponsive individual in a vehicle. Upon further investigation, first responders determined that the individual was deceased, and the coroner was notified. As…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 6, 2025–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond has officially launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia, joining an ever-growing Democratic field. Thurmond also served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner from 1999-2011. In a news release, Thurmond said: “I’m running for Governor to fight for working families, protect and expand access…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 5, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be po.ssible in portions of central, east central, north entral, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Paulding and Polk Counties. Excessive runoff…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 4, 2025–11:00 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is holding steady, giving drivers across the Peach State a welcome pause at the pump, as the state’s average gas price holds steady at $2.91. In an unusual turn, this price remains unchanged from both last week and last month and sits 38 cents lower…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 29, 2025–9:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. You can expect heat index values up to 108 in portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, so drink plenty of fluids, stay…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 28, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is a penny pricier this week, proof that even small climbs matter. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than a week ago, 4 cents lower than it was a month ago, and 42 cents lower than it was a year ago. It…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 28, 2025–8:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday. Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink…… Continue Reading
Friday, July 25, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- We will see some of the hottest temperatures of the summer in the coming days with the thermometer approaching 100 degrees, and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this sizzling summer. Children are smaller than adults,…… Continue Reading
Friday, July 25, 2025–12:00 p.m. -News Release- For the month of August, the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available. Monday, August 4 – 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion Wednesday, August 13– 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Cedartown Thursday, August 14…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 24, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Woodstock man was killed in a crash on I-75 that closed both the north and southbound lanes near Red Top Mountain Road for close to three hours early Thursday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Land Rover SUV was traveling north, actively fleeing from Cobb…… Continue Reading