Tellus Science Museum cracks open 'NOAA’s Ark'

"Treasures of NOAA’s Ark" is a new exhibit at Cartersville's Tellus Science Museum that highlights the history and impact of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Alleged Cartersville drug dealer accused of dismembering woman after overdose sentenced to prison

Prosecutors said Cartersville resident Seddrick Banks helped dismember and bury the body of a West Virginia woman in Georgia following a fatal overdose. He was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison.

Cartersville police call GBI to investigate 'possible explosive device' found in car

Police in Cartersville contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to respond to the scene of a car crash where a "possible explosive device" was discovered. 

Atlanta women arrested following high-speed chase through Bartow County

Two Atlanta woman accused of being part of a group responsible for vehicle break-ins across the state were arrested after a high-speed chase through Cartersville.

Solar power company plans $2.5B Georgia expansion, hiring 2,500 new workers

A South Korean solar panel maker will invest more than $2.5 billion and hire thousands of new employees in Georgia - a move President Biden called "a win for workers, consumers, and our climate."

Man shot while trying to run over Cartersville police officer, officials say

Officers were serving an arrest warrant on East Main Street in Cartersville and found the man inside the car. Police said he refused to get out, and that's when he drove at an officer.

Hoax active shooter calls at Georgia schools latest in 'swatting' trend, law enforcement expert says

Federal, state and local agencies are investigating fake calls of an active shooter on school campuses across Georgia. The National Association of School Resource Officers says schools in more than 30 other states have been hit with "swatting" calls at multiple schools in the past two months.

Hoax calls regarding gunmen on campuses put several Georgia schools on lockdown

Officials say they are providing every resource available to go after whoever called in a series of false reports of gunmen that sent schools across Georgia on lockdown.

Police: Man charged in abduction of 10-month-old Cartersville boy

Officials had reports that Hall took a 10-month-old boy without the mother's permission and had plans to transport him to South Georgia.

Woman's body dumped at Acworth construction site, family devastated

A woman's body was found at a construction site in Acworth Friday. She has been identified as 40 year old Amanda Sharpe. Sharpe's family is devastated.

Police searching for Cartersville woman's stolen and pawned wedding rings

The Cartersville woman has had her wedding rings since her marriage in 1956, but they were stolen earlier this month. Police are hoping someone out there knows who bought them from a local pawn shop.

Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training

Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.

Veteran police officer training to be Georgia State Patrol trooper dies during workout

Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.

Georgia deputy police chief busted in prostitution sting with $180, pack of White Claw

A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute in Florida, officials said. Prior to his arrest, he reportedly told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.

Cartersville church collecting donations for Kentucky flood victims

People across the country are stepping up to help the thousands of Kentucky families who have lost so much in the devastating floods. Here in Georgia, local churches are collecting donations to help.