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Category Archives: Bartow County

Authorities investigating attempted robbery near Rydal

Authorities investigating attempted robbery near Rydal

Tuesday, January 9, 2024–11:41 a.m. -WBHF Radio- The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent attempted armed robbery at Taylor and Son’s neighborhood store on U.S. 411 and Pine Log Road in the Rydal area. According to the incident report: A man went into the store and demanded money while pointing a gun at…read more

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Tuesday, January 9, 2024–9:56 p.m. -Staff reports- Area residents woke up to gusty winds, and heavy rains Tuesday morning. Several trees and limbs were down, and police responded to many automobile accidents. The National Weather Service reports that three and a half inches of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport…read more

Gas prices drop again

Gas prices drop again

Monday, January 8, 2023–12:17 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are continuing their downward trend. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs…read more

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

Monday, January 8, 2023–10:54 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, Monday is a high fire danger day. They are recommending no outdoor burning for today. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 pm today until 7 pm on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to…read more

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Sunday, January 7, 2023–3:49 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the highest level. “It is not too late to get a flu shot. Every individual over the age…read more

High-speed chase ends in Gordon County

High-speed chase ends in Gordon County

Tuesday, January 2, 2024–10:48 p.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- A high-speed chase that started in Cartersville Saturday ended in Gordon County. According to Georgia State Patrol and Gordon County Jail reports: A Cartersville Police Department officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a man suspected of attempting to pass counterfeit…read more

Cartersville welcomes New Year baby

Cartersville welcomes New Year baby

Tuesday, January 2, 2023–11:06 a.m. -News Release- Rowan Kaye Henson, 7 lbs., 9 oz., and 19 inches long, was the first baby of the year born at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Proud parents Dakota Blalock and Colby Henson welcomed their healthy baby girl at 12:56 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Piedmont Cartersville. Steven Spivey, M.D.…read more

Georgia gas prices dip for the New Year

Georgia gas prices dip for the New Year

Monday, January 1, 2024–6:10 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is expected to continue its downward trend during the week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).  Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents more than a month ago, and 24 cents more…read more

Christmas tree recycling at Lake Allatoona

Christmas tree recycling at Lake Allatoona

Wednesday, December 27, 2023–12:09 p.m. -US Army Corps. of Engineers- Area residents can recycle their Christmas trees at Allatoona Lake from now until January 3. Drop-off locations include the Allatoona Project Management Office, the Victoria Day Use Area, Bethany Bridge, Galt’s Ferry Day Use Area, Blockhouse I (behind the store), and the Payne Campground Ramp.…read more