Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton
Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…
Officer-involved shooting in Bartow County
Tuesday, December 2, 2025–12:30 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. One man was shot and killed. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that around 4:50 p.m. on December 1, 2025, Bartow County Sheriff’s…
Fatal house fire reported in Cartersville
December 1st, 2025 – 1:55 PM WBHF Radio – A person was found dead after a house fire early Thursday morning on Highway 20 in Cartersville. According to Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services, crews were called just before 1 AM to a home at 5754 Highway 20. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story house…
Georgia gas prices down five cents
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…
Injuries reported in Bartow County crash
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:00 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Several injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 293 in Bartow County. According to the preliminary report: A Toyota Sequoia crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the left side of the tow truck. The Sequoia traveled off the roadway and collided with a…
GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt. AAA is estimating…
AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps
Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…
GDOT releases holiday travel forecast
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…
Bartow County gives update on road projects
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Bartow County Government- As you may know, some of our communication goals focus on connecting the community to the local government, highlighting county improvements, addressing concerns, and keeping citizens informed on changes as quickly as possible. We would like to take this opportunity to give you some updates about projects…
Now open: AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Medical Drive in Cartersville
Tuesday, November 18, 2025–12:40 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth is pleased to announce the acquisition of a long-standing family medicine practice in Cartersville, Georgia, effective November 17, 2025. Formerly The Family Medicine Clinic, the practice will join AdventHealth Medical Group as AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Medical Drive. The need for accessible primary…
Georgia gas prices see modest increase
Monday, November 17, 2025–8:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying a little more at the pump this week as the state’s average gas price inched up by one cent. While the increase is small, it reflects continued fluctuations in crude oil prices and regional demand as drivers prepare for the busy holiday season. As…
GHC has highest enrollment growth among state colleges
Friday, November 13, 2025–11:45 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is seeing record growth alongside University System of Georgia (USG), with the college experiencing a 23% increase in enrollment over the last three years, growing to nearly 6,000 students. In addition, GHC was recognized this month by the USG Board of Regents for having the highest enrollment…
QCells announces furloughs at Cartersville, Dalton facilities
Tuesday, November 11, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Staff reports- QCells has announced the temporary furlough of 1,000 workers at its Cartersville and Dalton facilities. In addition, 300 employees hired through staffing agencies are being laid off. According to the solar company, imported components are being held up by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection under suspicion that…
Georgia gas prices increase two cents
Monday, November 10, 2025–9:40 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week. The average price is now $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 2 cents from last week. That’s 9 cents less than last month and 13 cents lower than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $42, nearly $2 less than last year. “Even…
Widespread freeze on Tuesday
Monday, November 10, 2025–10:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The first widespread hard freeze of the season is expected on Tuesday morning. Temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees are possible (even colder in the higher elevations in North Georgia. With the wind chill, temperatures will feel like they are in the teens, so make sure kids…
Georgia Highlands College breaks ground on nearly $12 Million Lakeview Healthcare Education Center renovation
Monday, November 10, 2025–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College recently celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the nearly $12 million renovation of the Lakeview Healthcare Education Center on the Floyd Campus. The project will transform the Lakeview Building into a state-of-the-art home for GHC’s Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs—expanding the college’s…
Juvenile dies from gunshot wound in Cartersville
Sunday, November 9, 2025–3:15 p.m. -Cartersville Police Department- On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Cartersville Police Department responded to 29 Weaver Street, Cartersville, for an unknown problem. Once on the scene, the responding officers located a juvenile male subject with a gunshot wound. The juvenile male was transported to an area hospital and later succumbed…
Bartow felon sentenced to 10 years for shooting at police
October 6th, 2025 – 2:58 PM U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia – Shane Jacquces Barfield, a multi-convicted felon and domestic abuser, has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm that he shot at local law enforcement. “Dangerous felons like Barfield forfeit the right to bear arms,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore…
Election Results
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -Staff reports- Floyd County voters say “No” to a floating local option sales tax that would have gone to reducing the millage rate, and Rome voters elect two new city commissioners. The extra penny tax to defray a portion of property taxes in Rome and Floyd County failed by a vote…