North Georgia counties face high overdose rates amid recent drops
Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.
Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.
More Flock misuse: Georgia officer facing charges in 2 counties
A former North Georgia police officer turned himself in Monday after state investigators said he unlawfully used a law enforcement license plate tracking system across two local departments.
A former North Georgia police officer turned himself in Monday after state investigators said he unlawfully used a law enforcement license plate tracking system across two local departments.
Cartersville man accused of swimming across lake to flee AL deputies
Authorities say a Cartersville man jumped into Weiss Lake in Alabama while trying to avoid arrest.
Authorities say a Cartersville man jumped into Weiss Lake in Alabama while trying to avoid arrest.
Have you seen him? Cartersville police searching for missing 89-year-old
Police in Cartersville are asking for the public's help to find an 89-year-old man with dementia who vanished Tuesday morning.
Police in Cartersville are asking for the public's help to find an 89-year-old man with dementia who vanished Tuesday morning.
Cartersville police seize enough fentanyl to kill 8,000 in traffic stop arrest
A Cartersville man was arrested after officers seized a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine during an evening traffic stop, according to police.
A Cartersville man was arrested after officers seized a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine during an evening traffic stop, according to police.
Former Cartersville business owner arraigned on fraud charges
A former Cartersville manufacturing business owner faces federal bank and wire fraud charges after allegedly defrauding First Financial Bank out of more than $20 million through forged documents.
A former Cartersville manufacturing business owner faces federal bank and wire fraud charges after allegedly defrauding First Financial Bank out of more than $20 million through forged documents.
Choking third-grader at Kingston Elementary saved by educators
The quick actions of two Bartow County educators helped save a third grader who began choking on his lunch during the second day of school.
The quick actions of two Bartow County educators helped save a third grader who began choking on his lunch during the second day of school.
3 men charged with forced labor at Cartersville manufacturer
Three men are facing federal charges after authorities said they ran a forced labor scheme targeting foreign workers at a Cartersville flooring manufacturing plant.
Three men are facing federal charges after authorities said they ran a forced labor scheme targeting foreign workers at a Cartersville flooring manufacturing plant.
Suspect dies after McDonald's threat led to Bartow deputy shooting
A Bartow County deputy fired their weapon Tuesday morning after a person allegedly pulled a gun on an employee at a McDonald's on Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE.
A Bartow County deputy fired their weapon Tuesday morning after a person allegedly pulled a gun on an employee at a McDonald's on Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE.
5 hospitalized after being ejected in boat crash on Lake Allatoona
Five people were hospitalized after being ejected in a boat crash on Lake Allatoona in Bartow County on Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Five people were hospitalized after being ejected in a boat crash on Lake Allatoona in Bartow County on Saturday morning, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Have you seen him? Bartow sheriff searching for wanted man
Bartow County sheriff's deputies are searching for Andrew Lane Whitfield, who is wanted on several criminal charges.
Bartow County sheriff's deputies are searching for Andrew Lane Whitfield, who is wanted on several criminal charges.
Missing 1-year-old found safe during Cartersville traffic stop
A 1-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert in Tennessee is safe after Georgia law enforcement tracked down her mother's vehicle during a traffic stop on Wednesday.
A 1-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert in Tennessee is safe after Georgia law enforcement tracked down her mother's vehicle during a traffic stop on Wednesday.
Detectives seek clues in 2000 Cartersville murder of Patricia Ann Hanlon
Cartersville police Patricia Hanlon murder investigators are renewing their call for public assistance in the unsolved homicide in Cartersville.
Cartersville police Patricia Hanlon murder investigators are renewing their call for public assistance in the unsolved homicide in Cartersville.
Bartow County residents challenge data center plan
Bartow County residents packed a community meeting to find out more about a proposed data center on Brown Farm Road.
Bartow County residents packed a community meeting to find out more about a proposed data center on Brown Farm Road.
Former Bartow deputy jailed amid child abuse investigation
A now former Bartow County Sheriff's deputy was jailed Wednesday on battery charges after a foster child reported being whipped with a belt at least 20 times, authorities said.
A now former Bartow County Sheriff's deputy was jailed Wednesday on battery charges after a foster child reported being whipped with a belt at least 20 times, authorities said.
Lake Allatoona drowning victim's family seeks funeral help
The family of a Lilburn man who drowned at Lake Allatoona over the Fourth of July weekend is asking for the public's help as they prepare to lay him to rest.
The family of a Lilburn man who drowned at Lake Allatoona over the Fourth of July weekend is asking for the public's help as they prepare to lay him to rest.
Lilburn man found dead early Monday after Lake Allatoona drowning
A 28-year-old Lilburn man was found dead after disappearing in Lake Allatoona on Sunday.
A 28-year-old Lilburn man was found dead after disappearing in Lake Allatoona on Sunday.
Georgia golfer aiming for 37-hour world record marathon
Local golfer Mike Woodard is attempting to set a world record by playing golf continuously for 37 hours.
Local golfer Mike Woodard is attempting to set a world record by playing golf continuously for 37 hours.
Georgia election bill deadlines: New law delays ballot QR code removal
The law pushes back a previous July 1 deadline to eliminate QR codes from ballots, extending their use until January 2028.
The law pushes back a previous July 1 deadline to eliminate QR codes from ballots, extending their use until January 2028.
Cartersville police seize cash, weapons during drug crackdown
Cartersville police are launching a major crackdown on drug activity after making multiple arrests over the past couple of weeks.
Cartersville police are launching a major crackdown on drug activity after making multiple arrests over the past couple of weeks.