Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:25 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers get a little more relief at the pump. Georgia gas prices checked in at an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline on Monday. That is 8 cents 8 cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 51 cents less than…
School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday
Friday, September 6, 2024–5:50 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The FBI and GBI are reporting an increase in school-related hoax threats since four people were killed in a school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this…
New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has unveiled a new portrait from notable Atlanta artist, Steve Penley. The painting was commissioned to honor Tellus’ Executive Director Emeritus, Jose Santamaria, and his 27 years of service to the museum. The portrait was commissioned by…
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:45 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. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident. Late Monday night, September 2,…
Ossoff-backed bill to add new judges to Northern District of Georgia passes U.S. Senate
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help reduce Federal court wait times has passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act recently passed the U.S. Senate to add new Judgeships in Georgia and across the country, which would help reduce case…
20 fatalities statewide over the Labor Day holiday travel period
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Traffic crashes in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday travel period which began Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, September 2, at 11:59 p.m., resulted in 20 deaths. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…
September is National Preparedness Month
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…
Georgia gas prices down another penny
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:10 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Motorists are paying an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last year. …
Cartersville church destroyed by fire
Friday, August 30, 2024–6:11 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A building that housed a church and daycare center in Cartersville has been deemed a total loss following a fire Thursday night. Cartersville Fire Chief Hagen Champion told WBHF radio that dispatch sent crews at 10:13 PM to the building that housed the Cornerstone Worship Center and Class…
GDOT predicts heavy holiday traffic on interstates Friday and Saturday, suspends lane closures
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:45 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, August 30 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. While construction-related…
Georgia gas prices down another seven cents
Monday, August 26, 2024–10:18 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to decline. Monday’s average of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 7 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 43 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $47.25 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular…
Drivers in the southeast warned to drive sober or get pulled over
Sunday, August 25, 2024–1:00 p.m. -News Release- Be a hero by choosing not to drive after drinking because Georgia law enforcement officers are taking all drunk and drugged drivers they find on the road to jail. Those who choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or arrange a ride with a cab…
GDOT awards bid for dynamic messaging sign on I-75
Sunday, August 25, 2024–12:55 p.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the installation of dynamic messaging signs at various locations on I-75 in Bartow and Gordon Counties. Lumis Transportation Technologies, LLC submitted the low bid at $1,165,730.25. Dynamic Message Signs are electronic signs that provide drivers with real-time traffic…
Cartersville Police arrest two men after armed robbery
August 23rd, 2024 – 1:15 PM Cartersville Police Department Press Release – (From the Cartersville Police Department:) In the early morning hours on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Cartersville Police Officers responded to a reported armed robbery at the Citgo Service Station, 1204 West Avenue. Arriving officers determined a black male, wearing a mask, gloves, and…
Sen. Ossoff launches inquiry with IRS into impacts on Georgia Taxpayers of USPS delays
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:25 a.m. -News Release- Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after receiving reports from Georgia constituents that they are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing filings and payments that they mailed to the IRS via the United States Postal Service. As part of…
Saturday Preview Days coming to GHC this September and October
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:21 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host Preview Days this fall semester, with free community events on Saturday, September 21, at the Floyd Campus and on Saturday, October 19, at the Cartersville site. The Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161, and the Cartersville site…
DPH confirms measles case in Metro Atlanta
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:30 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual…
Gas prices down a penny
Monday, August 19, 2024–4:42 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another penny from a week ago. The average of $3.22 is also 14 cents less than a month ago and 41 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $48.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County
August 19th, 2024 – 12:50 PM GBI Press release – At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured. On August 18, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office…
Work on I-75 in Bartow County on Monday
Sunday, August 18, 2024–1:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Attention motorists who are going to be traveling on I-75 in Bartow County on Monday. Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be repairing a section of the interstate over Adairsville Pleasant Valley Road. The repairs will close the right southbound lane and right…
