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.

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.

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.

Metro Atlanta student accused of hiding guns, ammo in high school bathroom

A Cartersville High School student is facing charges after police say he shot up a car before class and then tried to hide two firearms in one of the school's bathrooms.

Booth Western Art Museum honoring former President Jimmy Carter

The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville has joined the nation in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, honoring his memory with a special tribute in its Carolyn and James Millar Presidential Gallery.

Cartersville High cheerleaders shocked by vandalism, racial slur

Cheerleaders and their families at Cartersville High School are reeling after discovering obscene graffiti and a racial slur in the school.

Men Opposing Sex Trafficking 49 hours from softball world record

A marathon softball game at Dellinger Park in Cartersville is making headlines as players attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous softball game.

Men Opposing Sex Trafficking to attempt world record for longest softball game in Georgia

Men Opposing Sex Trafficking (MOST) will make a second attempt to break the world record for the “longest marathon softball game” from Sept. 17-22 at Dellinger Park in Cartersville.

Convicted felon sentenced to prison for shooting at Cartersville Circle K

Prosecutors say the convicted felon broke into a Cartersville store, stole a handgun, went to a nearby gas station, and started firing shots. He'll now spend more than 18 years behind bars.

Georgia schools face threats, student arrests after Apalachee shooting

At least 11 students across Georgia have been arrested for making threats on social media toward schools or bringing weapons to class in the days after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.

Strong storms, lightning possibly to blame for Cartersville church fire

Strong storms wreaked havoc in Cartersville late Thursday night. Trees were blown over and there were several fires, including one at a church.

Cornerstone Worship Center in Cartersville destroyed by overnight fire

Investigators in Bartow County are working to determine the cause of a fire that severely damaged the Cornerstone Worship Center on Old Mill Road in Cartersville.