Cartersville hosts 4th annual Black History Parade and Pop-Up

Bartow County residents gathered Saturday for Cartersville’s fourth annual Black History Parade and Pop‑Up.

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.

Adairsville Middle School mourns the loss of beloved STEM teacher 'Mr. Cool'

Alan Cook, who served at the school since 2018, was a STEM connections teacher, robotics coach, and a key figure in the school’s science and technology programs.

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.