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Category Archives: Bartow County

Convicted felon who shot at Cartersville Police Officer sentenced to federal prison

Convicted felon who shot at Cartersville Police Officer sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, September 10, 2024–11:17 a.m. -U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia- Jose Rivera has been sentenced to federal prison for the possession of a stolen firearm, which he discharged at a Cartersville police officer, and for the possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. “Rivera’s reckless criminal behavior placed the citizens…read more

Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents

Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents

Monday, September 9, 2024–9:25 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers get a little more relief at the pump. Georgia gas prices checked in at an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline on Monday. That is 8 cents 8 cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 51 cents less than…read more

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

Friday, September 6, 2024–5:50 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The FBI and GBI are reporting an increase in school-related hoax threats since four people were killed in a school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this…read more

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

Friday, September 6, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum  Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has unveiled a new portrait from notable Atlanta artist, Steve Penley. The painting was commissioned to honor Tellus’ Executive Director Emeritus, Jose Santamaria, and his 27 years of service to the museum. The portrait was commissioned by…read more

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:45 p.m. -GBI News Release- At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident. Late Monday night, September 2,…read more

Ossoff-backed bill to add new judges to Northern District of Georgia passes U.S. Senate

Ossoff-backed bill to add new judges to Northern District of Georgia passes U.S. Senate

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help reduce Federal court wait times has passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act recently passed the U.S. Senate to add new Judgeships in Georgia and across the country, which would help reduce case…read more

20 fatalities statewide over the Labor Day holiday travel period

20 fatalities statewide over the Labor Day holiday travel period

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Traffic crashes in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday travel period which began Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, September 2, at 11:59 p.m., resulted in 20 deaths. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…read more

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…read more

Georgia gas prices down another penny

Georgia gas prices down another penny

Monday, September 2, 2024–5:10 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Motorists are paying an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last year. …read more

Cartersville church destroyed by fire

Cartersville church destroyed by fire

Friday, August 30, 2024–6:11 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A building that housed a church and daycare center in Cartersville has been deemed a total loss following a fire Thursday night. Cartersville Fire Chief Hagen Champion told WBHF radio that dispatch sent crews at 10:13 PM to the building that housed the Cornerstone Worship Center and Class…read more