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Category Archives: Bartow County

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:45 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a commercial truck on Highway 41 north of Womack Drive in Cartersville Wednesday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Thomas Michael Outlaw ran into the roadway and was hit by the truck. Outlaw was transported to Cartersville…read more

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

March 19th, 2025 – 3:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Freeze Watch for Northwest that will be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. This includes the following counties: Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding. Expected Conditions: How to Prepare:read more

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…read more

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…read more

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…read more

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…read more

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…read more

Experience a total lunar eclipse at Tellus on Pi Day

Experience a total lunar eclipse at Tellus on Pi Day

Thursday, March 13, 2025–7:35 a.m. -News Release- Celebrate Pi Day at Tellus Science Museum on Friday, March 14, and watch a total lunar eclipse over Cartersville. The Moon will turn a deep red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, offering a spectacle for night sky enthusiasts. The Museum will open at 1 AM for this…read more

Rome man charged in September crash in Bartow County

Rome man charged in September crash in Bartow County

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–8:30 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Charges have been filed in a crash that killed a former Marine and Woodland High School graduate back in September. 20-year-old James Robert Duke of Rome was booked into the Bartow County Jail on February 28. He faces charges of homicide by vehicle, hit and run, and failure…read more