Category Archives: Bartow County

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…Continue Reading

Flood Watch remains in effect

Flood Watch remains in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…Continue Reading

Georgia Highlands College to Host 10,000 Egg Hunt

Georgia Highlands College to Host 10,000 Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College invites the community to the 10,000 Egg Hunt, a free, family-friendly event featuring multiple egg hunts for all ages, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and more. When: Saturday, April 12, 2024, at 11 AM Where: Georgia Highlands Colleg,e Cartersville Campus, 5441 GA-20, Cartersville, GA 30121  Why: This exciting event…Continue Reading

Flood Watch in effect

Flood Watch in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…Continue Reading

One in custody following deadly shooting in Cartersville

One in custody following deadly shooting in Cartersville

Sunday, April 7, 2025–11:13 a.m. -News Release- Additional information has been released concerning a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a convenience store in Cartersville Friday evening. 25-year old Alleya Noel Henry of Emerson is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the shooting death of…Continue Reading

“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate

“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…Continue Reading

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…Continue Reading