63-year-old man killed in Lake Allatoona boat crash

Patrick Ramsey, 63, of Dallas, died Friday night after his boat struck a breakwater at Lake Allatoona Landing in Bartow County.

Metro Atlanta fire danger: Several counties under outdoor burn bans

Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.

Man killed after allegedly shooting Adairsville officer identified

An Adairsville police officer is recovering after being shot during an early morning encounter with a wanted suspect that turned deadly.

Fatal deputy shooting under I-75 overpass part of drug investigation: GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing an officer-involved shooting that left a Canton man dead following a pursuit and exchange of gunfire under the Interstate 75 overpass in Cartersville on Tuesday afternoon.

Cartersville shooting: Deputy opens fire near Highway 20 overpass

A Bartow County deputy was involved in a shooting along Canton Highway, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.

Pedestrian killed in crash near exit 290 on I-75

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on I-75 North near mile marker 290 in Bartow County on Thursday night.

Man arrested after knife attack at Massage Time Body & Foot

Jaiden Walraven is in custody after an attempted robbery at the Massage Time Body & Foot turned violent Monday, leaving one person injured.

Warming centers open in North Georgia as extreme cold takes hold

Freezing temperatures will close out the workweek, leading to some municipalities opening warming shelters across North Georgia.

Cartersville firefighters help save dog’s life on Christmas Eve

Cartersville firefighters are being hailed as heroes after helping a family transport their 13-year-old dog to an emergency vet on Christmas Eve.

Qcells plant in White cited for dangerous conditions after death

Federal safety officials have cited an engineering contractor for exposing workers to dangerous conditions after a fatal incident at the construction site of Qcells’ solar manufacturing facility in White.

Woman killed in Bartow County Thanksgiving fire

Officials say one person died in a Thanksgiving Day house fire in Bartow County; the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Bartow County deputy loses mother in Calhoun house fire

Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.

Man killed by Bartow County deputies had previous warrants

The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice during a warrant service tied to a death investigation; investigators later determined the weapon he pointed at deputies was a pellet air rifle.