Former Cartersville motel manager sentenced for trafficking, forced labor

The former manager of Budgetel Motel in Cartersville, Shreesh Tiwari, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for trafficking a victim with respect to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, or forced labor.

Anheuser-Busch invests $13M in Cartersville Brewery

The beverage company employs more than 450 people and contributes over $400 million to Georgia's economy annually.

Metro Atlanta JROTC team wins Army national championships

The JROTC Raiders of Adairsville High beat out hundreds of other teams to be named the 2023 Army JROTC national champions.

2 people shot by Cartersville police responding to domestic situation

A domestic disturbance in Cartersville took a violent turn last night when a man opened fire on responding officers from the Cartersville Police Department.

Cartersville High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

A teacher at Cartersville High School has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a student at the school, according to police.

Kidnapping suspect who shot K-9 officer killed by police, GBI says

A kidnapping suspect who has been on the run after escaping deputies and shooting a K-9 officer has been killed by police during a standoff near a DeKalb County neighborhood, the GBI says.

K9 Foundation identifies K-9 officer shot during chase in Cartersville on Thursday

The Georgia Police K9 Foundation has identified the K-9 officer shot in the line of duty on Thursday afternoon during the pursuit of a kidnapping suspect as a dog named Athos.

Family of fallen Georgia State Patrol cadet gifted new mortgage-free home

One year ago, Georgia State Patrol cadet Patrick Dupree died after he collapsed while training. Now his family is waking up in a new, mortgage-free home thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Thief steals military-style jeep in Cherokee County, leads troopers on chase

Georgia State Troopers were led on a chase Sunday afternoon as they tried to stop a thief who had stolen a military-style vehicle in Cherokee County's jurisdiction.

Registration open for 9/11 Memorial Drive in Cartersville

This will be the third year for the motorcycle parade that honors all first responders and active military members and veterans.