Category Archives: Bartow County

Gas prices descend ahead of Memorial Day

Gas prices descend ahead of Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28, 2024–11:28 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was 2 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 11 cents more than this…Continue Reading

GDOT suspending lane closures for the Memorial Day weekend

GDOT suspending lane closures for the Memorial Day weekend

Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:48 p.m. -News Release- In anticipation of an increase in Memorial Day Weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all interstate lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 24 at noon until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. While construction-related lane closures…Continue Reading

Fifth person dies from injuries in Sunday crash on I-75 at Red Top Mountain Road

Fifth person dies from injuries in Sunday crash on I-75 at Red Top Mountain Road

Thursday, May 23, 2024–8:42 a.m. -Staff reports- A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Bartow County on Sunday has claimed another life. WBHF Radio in Cartersville reports that Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton confirmed that 6-year-old Titus Mason was removed from life support Wednesday. 43-year-old Dakarai Mason and 35-year-old Erin Mason also…Continue Reading

Election results: Dave Roberson re-elected sheriff, Mary Hardin Thornton wins court clerk race

Election results: Dave Roberson re-elected sheriff, Mary Hardin Thornton wins court clerk race

Tuesday, May 21, 2024–9:21 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson has been re-elected while Mary Hardin Thornton will be the new clerk of court. Roberson won with 5,218 votes to challenger Robbie Whitfield’s 1,342 votes in the Republican Primary. Thornton received 4,077 votes to become the new Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court.…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Monday, May 20, 2024–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another three cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average of $3.18 is also 5 cents less than a month ago, but 12 cents more than this time last year.  It…Continue Reading

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Monday, May 20, 2024–6:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Sunday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: Preliminary evidence at the scene indicates that a Kia van was traveling northbound on I-75 when, for reasons yet to be determined, it left the…Continue Reading

Tellus Science Museum “Star Party” this weekend

Tellus Science Museum “Star Party” this weekend

Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Tellus Science Museum is happy to announce, that after a month of maintenance, the Bentley Planetarium will be re-opening with upgraded projectors on Saturday, May 18 in conjunction with the Museum’s Star Party. The new system features 4k laser technology, which will enhance guests’ experience with brighter, clearer,…Continue Reading

GDOT presents information on planned roundabout on Old Alabama Road in Bartow County

GDOT presents information on planned roundabout on Old Alabama Road in Bartow County

Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:11 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is holding a virtual Public Information Open House to provide information on the final phase of the Old Alabama Road widening project. Phase III is currently underway and includes changing the intersection of Old Alabama Road and SR 61 from a planned…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] Savoy Automobile Museum wins USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Award for Best Attraction for Car Lovers

[VIDEO] Savoy Automobile Museum wins USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Award for Best Attraction for Car Lovers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024–8:24 a.m. -News Release- Savoy Automobile Museum has been voted the Best Attraction for Car Lovers in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! The contest began with a panel of travel experts selecting the top 20 nominees from around the country, then released it to the public for their vote. “We…Continue Reading

Georgia drivers see a little relief at the pump

Georgia drivers see a little relief at the pump

Monday, May 13, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. The average on Monday was $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year.  t costs drivers an average…Continue Reading