Bartow County
Gas prices coming down....Slowly
-Staff reports- Georgia gas prices are coming down--although a little more slowly than many would like-- following the suspension of the state's gas tax. Governor Brian Kemp signed the order suspending the excise tax on motor fuel on Monday, with it taking effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday. The current tax is 33.3 cents ...
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Georgia Attorney General files suit against Cartersville-based charity
-Georgia Attorney General's Office News Release- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a complaint in Fulton County Superior Court against SDG Impact Fund, Inc. (SDGIF); SDGIF's successor entity, SDG Global Impact Fund, Inc.; SDGIF's executive director, Anthony Suber; and SDGIF's former board member, Bryan Dore...
Sep 29, 2026
Governor suspends gas sales tax
-News Release- Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring the state ...
Sep 28, 2026
AAA Georgia: Drivers Still Waiting for Relief at the Pump
-AAA South- Georgia drivers continue to feel the strain of higher fuel costs, with elevated pump prices making it more expensive to fill up and stay on budget. The state average currently stands at $4.19 per gallon (subject to change overnight), which is 30 cents below Georgia's record high of $4.49 per gallon, reached...
Sep 28, 2026
Former Cartersville Police Officer accused of stealing from evidence room
-GBI News Release- The GBI has arrested and charged Donna Jean Kelley, age 61, of Cartersville, GA, with Violation of Oath, First Degree Forgery, and Felony Theft by Taking. On May 27, 2026, the Cartersville Police Department (CPD) requested the GBI to investigate missing money from the Cartersville Police Department e...
Sep 26, 2026
Georgia gas prices up 8 cents
-AAA South- Georgia drivers continue to feel the pinch at the pump as gas prices remain elevated, with no clear sign yet of when meaningful relief may arrive. The state average now stands at $4.09 per gallon (subject to change overnight), which is 40 cents below Georgia's record high of $4.49 per gallon for regular unl...
Sep 21, 2026
AdventHealth Georgia challenges community to light porches pink for breast cancer awareness
-AdventHealth News Release- Throughout the month of October, the AdventHealth cancer care teams are challenging our community once again to light porches pink across Northwest Georgia to spread awareness of breast cancer. The "Light Your Porch Pink" movement shines a light on breast cancer, which affects one ...
Sep 16, 2026
Former Emerson officer accused of misusing Flock camera system
-GBI News Release- The GBI has arrested and charged former Emerson Police Department Officer Anthony Trapani, age 32, of Rockmart, GA, with two counts of Misuse of a License Plate Reader System and Violation of Oath of Office. The Acworth Police Department (APD) requested the GBI to investigate allegations of misuse of...
Sep 15, 2026
DPH confirms more measles cases
-News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases associated with the outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare. This brings the outbreak total to 10 cases. Including these additional cases, Georgia has 16 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026. DPH continues to work to i...
Sep 14, 2026
Georgia gas prices rise 12 cents, state average over $4 per gallon
-AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump as gasoline prices continue to climb following the Labor Day holiday. The state average now stands at $4.01 per gallon (subject to change overnight), which is 48 cents below Georgia's record high of $4.49 per gallon for regular unleaded, set in June 2022. "Ge...
Sep 14, 2026



