The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a Bartow County deputy that has shuttered all lanes of Canton Highway at the Interstate 75 overpass in Cartersville on March 17, 2026. (GDOT)
BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - A Bartow County deputy was involved in a shooting along Canton Highway, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
What we know:
Few details have been released about the shooting, but a massive law enforcement presence was reported under and around the Interstate 75 overpass.
All lanes of Canton Highway are closed at I-75 due to the incident. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports the incident occurred just after 3 p.m. Exit ramps along I-75 also have lane closures, and authorities urge drivers to avoid the area.
What we don't know:
A spokesperson for the GBI says they are investigating, but did not offer further comment at this time.
The exact nature of the police activity was not immediately known.
The Source: The details in this article come from the Georgia Department of Transportation. This article has been updated to include details from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.