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.

Suspect shot, stunned during pursuit in Bartow County

The GBI said a trooper shot 27-year-old Aragon man Shannon Thompson during a pursuit on Friday.

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.

Massive fire destroys Bartow County auto shop

Fire investigators are working to determine what sparked a fire that destroyed an auto shop.

Sheriff: Man seen covering woman's security camera in Bartow County

Deputies say the man was seen on security footage covering up the female victim's camera so that it couldn't see her driveway. They need your help to find out who he is.

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.

Widow seeking justice for husband, father shot to death

A petition is calling for a change of venue for a murder trial after the man accused of killing a husband and father is out on bond in Bartow County.

Missing 12-year-old Bartow County boy found safe

Deputies in Bartow County say a 12-year-old boy that was missing since Monday morning has been found safe.

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.

2 die in Bartow County house fire on Easter Sunday

Two people died when their home caught fire and they were trapped in the flames in an Easter Sunday tragedy.

Retired police officer barely escapes collapsing Bartow County home during severe storm

A retired police officer is grateful to be alive after she said her roof collapsed on top of her during last week’s severe weather in Bartow County. She recounted the terrifying moments as she tried to get out from under the debris.

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.