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. 

Exploring presidential history on the eve of Election Day

We spent the morning exploring Presidential history at the Booth Western Art Museum, which houses a collection of signed letters from every United States President. 

Long-time Bartow middle school teacher killed in crash

A Bartow County middle school teacher was killed in a two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning, the school system announced.

Investigators looking for man who's been stealing from gaming machines

One man in Bartow County seems to be pressing his luck with those gaming machines found in many convenience stores. Investigators say he's hit several stores, making off with thousands of dollars.

Family asking members of the military to help honor Georgia veteran killed in crash

A Bartow County family is asking veterans to help honor their 19-year-old daughter. Savanna Martin was killed in what deputies said was a suspected DUI crash almost two weeks ago.

Major car crash closes lanes on I-75 NB in Bartow County

All lanes along I-75 northbound along a stretch in Bartow County are closed due to a major wreck Saturday evening, the Georgia Department of Transportation said. 

A night of prayer in one Georgia city in the midst of chaos and violence across the country

In the midst of violence in cities across the country, one group in Cartersville decided to take another path. They gathered on the steps of the old courthouse for a night of worship.