Category Archives: Bartow County

Smyrna man sentenced after trafficking drugs into Bartow County
August 28th, 2025 – 3:00 PMWRGA Staff Reports –A Smyrna man who funneled fentanyl, meth, and other drugs into Bartow County has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in federal prison.Acco...
Rome Radio Aug 28, 2025

GDOT announced Labor Day traffic predictions
Tuesday, August 26, 2025–9:50 a.m.-Georgia Department of Transportation-The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all lane closures on Georgia interstate...
Rome Radio Aug 26, 2025

Fight at Cartersville Waffle House leads to arrest
Wednesday, August 20, 2025–11:10 a.m.-Cartersville Police Department report-A fight that began at the Waffle House on West Avenue in Cartersville ended with the arrest of a Taylorsville man on a...
Rome Radio Aug 20, 2025

Georgia gas prices inch up
Monday, August 18, 2025–11:15 a.m.-AAA South-The Georgia gas price average inched up a penny compared to a week ago, bringing a slight bump at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2....
Rome Radio Aug 18, 2025

High-speed chase starts in Bartow County, ends with crash in Gordon County
Tuesday, August 12, 2025–10:15 a.m.-WBHF Radio-A routine patrol by law enforcement escalated into a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, ultimately resulting in a major accident involving a ...
Rome Radio Aug 12, 2025

Floyd County Commission set to vote on millage rates Tuesday
Monday, August 11, 2025–10:35 a.m.-Staff reports-The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold the last two public hearings before they set the millage rates on Tuesday.A public hearing will...
Rome Radio Aug 11, 2025

Georgia gas prices slip a penny
Monday, August 11, 2025–8:55 a.m.-AAA South-The Georgia gas price average decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon ...
Rome Radio Aug 11, 2025

Deceased person found in vehicle in grocery store parking lot in Cartersville
Sunday, August 10, 2025–12:25 p.m.-Cartersville Police Department News Release-On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 1:05 PM, the Cartersville Police and Fire Departments responded to 825 ...
Rome Radio Aug 10, 2025

Former Labor Commissioner announces run for Governor
Wednesday, August 6, 2025–9:00 a.m.-Staff reports-Former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond has officially launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia, joining an ever-growing Democratic field.Th...
Rome Radio Aug 06, 2025

Another hot day in Northwest Georgia
Tuesday, July 29, 2025–9:45 a.m.-National Weather Service-A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m.You can expect heat index values up to 108 in portions of central, east central, north cen...
Rome Radio Jul 29, 2025

