Monday, April 13, 2026 -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady this week despite continued volatility in the Middle East. Ongoing fighting in the region has kept global oil markets on edge, though recent ceasefire talks have helped calm prices slightly, easing pressure at the pump. A t the same time, Governor...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 -WBHF Radio- Emergency crews rescued a construction worker Tuesday morning after a concrete floor collapsed at the old Taylor's Farm Supply building on Leake Street. The incident happened at 11 West Leake Street, next to the railroad tracks across from South Museum Drive. Workers were standing on...

Monday, April 6, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up. However, Georgia's gas tax suspension is helping slow how quickly prices are rising. The average price for regular gas is now $3.71 per gallon, up from last week, and prices may...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -WBHF Radio- A two-vehicle collision in Bartow County sent two people to the hospital on Saturday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The wreck occurred at around 5:31 pm on Highway 41 just south of Griffin Road. The preliminary investigation indicated that a black Chevrolet Cruze was traveli...

Monday, March 30, 2026--8:55 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide some relief for drivers. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.58, down from last week. Drivers should ...

Monday, March 23, 2026--7:42 a.m. -AAA South- Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. The average price for a gallon of regular has risen to $3.69, up from last week, with drivers likely to see continued day‑to‑day fluctuations....

Wednesday, March 18, 2026--5:10 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. Justin Eric Hardin, age 45, of Canton, GA, was shot and killed. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary informati...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026--7:05 p.m. -WBHF Radio- An officer-involved shooting in Cartersville on Tuesday afternoon. A Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in the shooting that occurred near State Route 20 and I-75 by the Cracker Barrel at around 3:00 pm. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the ca...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have agreed on the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park that will bring about 100 new jobs to the area. Elevated Steel is paying $1,307,500 for 37 acres in the i...

Monday, March 16, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Spring Break travel demand, paired with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to push gas prices higher across the state. The average price for a gallon of regular has risen to $3.51, up from last week, with drivers likely to see continued day-to-day fluctuations. "As...