Category Archives: Bartow County

Tellus Science Museum and Booth Western Art Museum win awards from the Georgia Association of Museums

Tellus Science Museum and Booth Western Art Museum win awards from the Georgia Association of Museums

Thursday, February 27, 2025–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Two of Georgia Museums, Inc.’s institutions, Booth Western Art Museum and Tellus Science Museum, have been recognized for their contributions to the museum industry at the annual Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) conference. The awards highlight both museums’ dedication to innovation, accessibility, and education. Booth Western Art Museum…Continue Reading

Fire Danger Statement

Fire Danger Statement

Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down a penny from last week

Georgia gas prices down a penny from last week

Monday, February 24, 2025–8:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents less than…Continue Reading

Bartow County lane closure Monday and Tuesday

Bartow County lane closure Monday and Tuesday

Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:10 p.m. -Staff reports- If you are going to be driving in Bartow County, listen up. Georgia Department of Transportation engineering crews will be inspecting a portion of Old Alabama Road on Monday and Tuesday. The inspection will close the right eastbound lane from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.Continue Reading

Data center proposed for the Kingston area

Data center proposed for the Kingston area

Wednesday, February 19, 2025–11:11 a.m. -Staff reports- A massive new data center is being proposed for the Kingston area in Bartow County. According to the Development of Regional Impact forms filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs: The data center project, known as “Operation Springbank,” will consist of 6 buildings totaling 2,274,000 square feet…Continue Reading

Winter Weather Advisory expanded

Winter Weather Advisory expanded

Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…Continue Reading

Teen dies from gunshot in Cartersville

Teen dies from gunshot in Cartersville

Tuesday, February 18, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- On Monday, February 17, 2025, officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to a report of a 14-year-old male juvenile victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to Cartersville Piedmont Hospital for treatment, and life-flighted to Scottish Rite for further treatment. The victim…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices jump

Georgia gas prices jump

Monday, February 17, 2025–9:17 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less than last year.  It…Continue Reading

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…Continue Reading

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates.  A Flood Watch has been issued for…Continue Reading