Drunken driver kills Cartersville father in head-on crash on New Year’s, police say

Police said a car driven by 30-year-old Robert Godhigh of Dallas crossed into Wilkins’ lane while he was trying to pass another car, slamming into Wilkins head-on 2:30 New Year’s morning on Dallas Acworth Highway near Autumn View Drive.

A visit to Cartersville’s 90-year-old burger joint

4 Way Lunch in Cartersville has been serving up burgers and hot dogs since 1931, but don't bother trying to call ahead to make a reservation. That’s because, after 90 years, there still isn’t a phone.

Anheuser-Busch cans water in Georgia to send to Kentucky, other states hit hard by tornadoes

A spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch said a truckload of emergency drinking water was packed up to be sent to western Kentucky, so safe drinking water could be provided in the storm’s aftermath.

Savoy Automobile Museum 'drives' new tourism in Cartersville

The highly-anticipated Savoy Automobile Museum is finally open in Cartersville, featuring an incredible collection inside that traces the history of the automobile around the world.

Police arrest serial car thief suspect

Police said Ladarious Hardy is responsible for several car break-ins since September 2021. Police arrested Hardy on Nov. 23 on 11 counts of entering auto.

Women say man groped them in store, witnesses hold him down until police arrive

A man is charged with sexually battery after police say he groped women in a grocery store. When other shoppers at the Ingles in Cartersville heard what was happening, they stepped in and made sure the man wasn't going anywhere until police arrived.

Firefighter saves flag as flames creep toward it

A fire destroyed a Bartow County business over the weekend. Everything was burned, except the American flag that was flying out front. That's because a firefighter took it down as flames moved in.

After devastating fire, Cartersville business owners try to help employees

An automotive business in Cartersville was destroyed by flames over the weekend. The owners suffered a devastating loss, but they're pushing aside their own troubles and doing something to help their employees.

Man tries to flee police after carjacking arrest in Cartersville, police say

Two people were arrested and charged in connection to a carjacking in Cartersville on Tuesday morning. One of those suspects escaped police custody and tried to make a run for it, but was picked up by officers, police say.

Kemp names new district attorney in northwest Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a Cartersville lawyer as district attorney for Bartow and Gordon counties.

More pinwheels spinning for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Cartersville

On the lawn of the old courthouse in downtown Cartersville, there are hundreds of pinwheels. Pinwheels have long been a symbol of child abuse awareness month.

Cartersville parking lot confrontation leads to arrest

An argument in a Cartersville parking lot turned violent when a woman pulled out her pepper spray on Monday, police said.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

Cartersville police arrest woman accused of arson

Police in Cartersville have arrested a woman they said intentionally set fire to a building.

High-speed chase ends when vehicle crashes into Bartow County home

A high speed chase in Bartow County ended when a vehicle broke a utility pole, destroyed a van and crashed into a home. The driver tried to make a run for it, but deputies captured him about a block away.

Mattie's Call issued for missing 57-year-old Cartersville woman

Cartersville police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for a mentally disabled, missing 57-year-old woman.