Solar power company plans $2.5B Georgia expansion, hiring 2,500 new workers
A South Korean solar panel maker will invest more than $2.5 billion and hire thousands of new employees in Georgia - a move President Biden called "a win for workers, consumers, and our climate."
Hiking into the new year at Red Top Mountain State Park
This morning, we laced up our hiking shoes (and put on our long johns!) and took off for an adventure at Red Top Mountain State Park in Bartow County.
Georgia man living in tent in woods shot by deputies, GBI says
The GBI said deputies went to an area where 41-year-old Arthur William Smith lived in a tent. Officials said Smith didn't listen to deputies' instructions, picked up a rifle and deputies shot him.
Adairsville authorities close road to repair power lines
The Adairsville police are warning residents to avoid the area of Manning Mill Road until late Wednesday night due to ongoing repairs.
How, where to dispose of your Christmas tree in metro Atlanta
There are ways you can recycle trees for different purposes. Here are some options to drop off your tree or have it hauled away in the Atlanta area.
Man shot while trying to run over Cartersville police officer, officials say
Officers were serving an arrest warrant on East Main Street in Cartersville and found the man inside the car. Police said he refused to get out, and that's when he drove at an officer.
“He loved this city”: Emerson community devastated by sudden loss of mayor, wife in DUI crash
The Emerson City Manager wrote Mayor Al Pallone and his wife, Millie, died on Saturday. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrested 50-year-old William Bryan Abernathy and charged him with DUI.
Hyundai, SK building new battery plant to Bartow County, bringing 3,500 new jobs
A new Hyundai and SK electric vehicle battery plant will bring at least $4 billion in investment and over 3,500 new jobs and is one of the largest economic development projects in Georgia history.
Hoax active shooter calls at Georgia schools latest in 'swatting' trend, law enforcement expert says
Federal, state and local agencies are investigating fake calls of an active shooter on school campuses across Georgia. The National Association of School Resource Officers says schools in more than 30 other states have been hit with "swatting" calls at multiple schools in the past two months.
Hoax calls regarding gunmen on campuses put several Georgia schools on lockdown
Officials say they are providing every resource available to go after whoever called in a series of false reports of gunmen that sent schools across Georgia on lockdown.
Polls in Bartow County to open this Saturday for early voting
Election officials in Bartow County say polls will be open on the Saturday following Thanksgiving for early voting in the U.S. Senate runoff.
Police: Man charged in abduction of 10-month-old Cartersville boy
Officials had reports that Hall took a 10-month-old boy without the mother's permission and had plans to transport him to South Georgia.
Officer shoots armed suspect during chase at Cartersville gas station, police say
The GBI is investigating a shooting of an armed suspect by a Cartersville officer during a police pursuit at a local gas station.
Longtime Georgia educator Ms. Dot honored with special day
For over six decades, Ms. Dot Fraiser taught and loved the students of Bartow County. Now the longtime educator (and first-ever teacher of the year back in 1964) is celebrated every year on Ms. Dot Day.
Woman's body dumped at Acworth construction site, family devastated
A woman's body was found at a construction site in Acworth Friday. She has been identified as 40 year old Amanda Sharpe. Sharpe's family is devastated.
Police searching for Cartersville woman's stolen and pawned wedding rings
The Cartersville woman has had her wedding rings since her marriage in 1956, but they were stolen earlier this month. Police are hoping someone out there knows who bought them from a local pawn shop.
Mayor of White, Georgia killed in motocross wreck, officials say
REST IN PEACE: Perry Bell, the mayor of White, Georgia, was killed over the weekend when he crashed and was hit by another rider while on a motocross track. He was 54 years old.
Man launches investigation after his entire business is stolen
When a Bartow County man's food truck trailer is stolen, he launches his own investigation and tracks it down three counties away.
Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training
Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.
Veteran police officer training to be Georgia State Patrol trooper dies during workout
Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.