Category Archives: Bartow County

Gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn

Gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn

Monday, September 23, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn Now that fall has arrived the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall just like gas prices. The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an…Continue Reading

GSP continues investigation in crash claimed the life of a Rome man last week

GSP continues investigation in crash claimed the life of a Rome man last week

Wednesday, September 18, 2024–10:47 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Authorities are still looking for a motorist who caused a fatal crash in Bartow County last week that claimed the life of a Rome man. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Arthur Brandon Rutledge was on a 2023 Indian Scout motorcycle, traveling east on Highway 41 when…Continue Reading

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work name Coosa Valley Credit Union to 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work name Coosa Valley Credit Union to 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List

Monday, September 16, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Coosa Valley Credit Union for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This is Coosa Valley Credit Union’s 2nd time being named to this prestigious list, and this year is the only Georgia financial institution in the small or medium category to…Continue Reading

Gas prices down another nine cents

Gas prices down another nine cents

Monday, September 16, 2024–9:55 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average plunges at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents less than a week ago, 27 cents less than a month ago, and 47 cents less than last year.  It costs drivers…Continue Reading

GHC Field Naming Celebration on Oct 20

GHC Field Naming Celebration on Oct 20

Sunday, September 15, 2024–6:30 p.m. -News Release- Mark your calendar to join us for a free and fun community celebration for the whole family! We will have a home run derby, softball bingo, inflatables, prizes, giveaways, and more. Georgia Highlands College will name and dedicate the new softball and baseball fields on Sunday, October 20 at…Continue Reading

Convicted felon who shot at Cartersville Police Officer sentenced to federal prison

Convicted felon who shot at Cartersville Police Officer sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, September 10, 2024–11:17 a.m. -U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia- Jose Rivera has been sentenced to federal prison for the possession of a stolen firearm, which he discharged at a Cartersville police officer, and for the possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. “Rivera’s reckless criminal behavior placed the citizens…Continue Reading

Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents

Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents

Monday, September 9, 2024–9:25 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers get a little more relief at the pump. Georgia gas prices checked in at an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline on Monday. That is 8 cents 8 cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 51 cents less than…Continue Reading

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

Friday, September 6, 2024–5:50 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The FBI and GBI are reporting an increase in school-related hoax threats since four people were killed in a school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this…Continue Reading

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

Friday, September 6, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum  Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has unveiled a new portrait from notable Atlanta artist, Steve Penley. The painting was commissioned to honor Tellus’ Executive Director Emeritus, Jose Santamaria, and his 27 years of service to the museum. The portrait was commissioned by…Continue Reading

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:45 p.m. -GBI News Release- At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident. Late Monday night, September 2,…Continue Reading