Kemp names new district attorney in northwest Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a Cartersville lawyer as district attorney for Bartow and Gordon counties.
More pinwheels spinning for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Cartersville
On the lawn of the old courthouse in downtown Cartersville, there are hundreds of pinwheels. Pinwheels have long been a symbol of child abuse awareness month.
Cartersville parking lot confrontation leads to arrest
An argument in a Cartersville parking lot turned violent when a woman pulled out her pepper spray on Monday, police said.
2 die in Bartow County house fire on Easter Sunday
Two people died when their home caught fire and they were trapped in the flames in an Easter Sunday tragedy.
Retired police officer barely escapes collapsing Bartow County home during severe storm
A retired police officer is grateful to be alive after she said her roof collapsed on top of her during last week’s severe weather in Bartow County. She recounted the terrifying moments as she tried to get out from under the debris.
Possible tornado leaves multiple injured in Bartow County
Multiple people are injured after a possible tornado swept through Bartow County overnight.
Police searching for Cartersville man who suffers from seizures
Police issued a Mattie's Call for a man who police say has been missing since March 2.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
12-year-old boy, firefighter injured in Bartow County house fire
A 12-year-old Bartow County boy was rushed to the hospital late Thursday night after being pulled from his burning home. A firefighter was also injured in that blaze.
Cartersville police arrest woman accused of arson
Police in Cartersville have arrested a woman they said intentionally set fire to a building.
Public health officials in NW Georgia shuts down its last COVID-19 testing site
The Northwest District of the Georgia Department of Public Health is shifting gears from testing to vaccinating. Thursday the Northwest District that covers 10 counties will shut down it's last free testing site for COVID
High-speed chase ends when vehicle crashes into Bartow County home
A high speed chase in Bartow County ended when a vehicle broke a utility pole, destroyed a van and crashed into a home. The driver tried to make a run for it, but deputies captured him about a block away.
Georgia police, community team up to send soldiers in Syria some solace
An officer with the Euharlee Police Department wanted to lend a hand to help a high school friend who is serving in the military overseas. Now the whole community is involved.
Search for missing 78-year-old Wadley man
Authorities in Jefferson County are searching for a missing 78-year-old man.
Community rallies around family whose 3-year-old boy died in weekend fire
Community rallies around family whose 3 year old died in weekend fire.
3-year-old boy dies in house fire, fire officials investigate
Officials in Bartow County are investigating after a 3-year-old boy died in a house fire Saturday morning in Bartow County, fire officials confirmed.
Sheriff: Georgia man arrested for mother's murder, assault
Police have charged a Woodstock man with the assault and murder of his mother.
Cartersville first-grader signs contract to illustrate a book
Magnus Smith is just an average 7-year-old, with a small exception.
Mattie's Call issued for missing 57-year-old Cartersville woman
Cartersville police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for a mentally disabled, missing 57-year-old woman.
Exploring presidential history on the eve of Election Day
We spent the morning exploring Presidential history at the Booth Western Art Museum, which houses a collection of signed letters from every United States President.