Ex-Cartersville resident, social media influencer sentenced for child porn
A former Cartersville resident with a sizable social media following has been sentenced to serve 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Woman drowns in Lake Allatoona after a medical emergency
The drowning happened off of Wilderness Camp Road.
Teen employee targeted in food throwing incident at Bartow County eatery
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office released an image of the woman involved in the incident.
Dozens of dogs found in deplorable conditions in Bartow County, 5 arrested
Bartow County Sheriff's Office investigators say dozens of dogs were discovered on the property.
Six-hour SWAT standoff in Cartersville ends with arrest of armed resident
Jonathan Sentell was taken into custody by the SWAT team and charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer.
Armed woman killed by law enforcement during traffic stop in Bartow County, GBI says
The Bartow County woman was shot and killed by law enforcement after she reportedly got out her car with a gun during a traffic stop and refused to drop the weapon, officials say.
Train collision with asphalt truck causes minor spill in Emerson
Officials spent Thursday afternoon cleaning up after a train struck a hot liquid asphalt truck, which had gotten stuck on the tracks.
Man dies after industrial incident at Qcells in Cartersville
A man in his 30s was found dead on top of a tank at the Qcells facility in Cartersville on May 19, with oxygen levels too low to sustain life.
Kingston Elementary fifth graders roll into summer with new bikes and gear
The initiative evolved from collecting used bikes to a large-scale donation drive.
3 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-75SB near Calhoun, drivers react
Three people died in the crash, 2 people were transported to area hospitals, and 2 others were not injured.
Paramedic in Bartow County charged after hidden camera found in bathroom
A paramedic working in Bartow County is facing dozens of charges after officials say he hid a video camera in the restroom of one of his employer's offices.
Police seek public's help in identifying person of interest in Cartersville fire
Authorities released images related to a September arson case in Cartersville, hoping for public assistance.
Bartow County planning commission vote to recommend denying data center rezoning request
Major concerns have been raised by Bartow County residents over a proposed data center that could be built near Barnsley Resort.
Elderly Chatsworth couple arrested for murder 24 years ago
More than two decades after the discovery of Travis Silvers’ body in a Wendy’s parking lot, authorities have arrested a northwest Georgia couple in connection with his death.
Woman arrested in Cartersville deadly shooting after body found in parking lot
Cartersville police confirm they've made an arrest after a body was found in a parking lot late Friday night.
I-75NB Bartow crash: Lanes reopen after early morning crash
All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 northbound in Bartow County near Acworth were closed on Wednesday morning because of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in 'labor trafficking investigation'
FBI Atlanta and other law enforcement members raided Wellmade Industries, a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville, on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said this came as part of a multi-year investigation into labor trafficking.
Backlash over proposed data center near Adairsville
Residents in Bartow County are expressing major concerns about a proposed data center in their area.
Georgia Southern University football player, 18, dies after cancer battle
The Georgia Southern University community is mourning the loss of athlete Tay McKibbins, who passed away after a battle with cancer.
Woodstock High School runner hospitalized after getting hit by discus during track meet
Woodstock High School long distance runner Xander Garanzuay was hit in the head by a discUs and knocked unconscious during a track meet over the weekend.