Bartow County

Georgia gas prices down slightly

Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, October 28, 2024–9:36 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago.   Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year.  It…

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Monday, October 21, 2024–9:20 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased compared to a week ago.   Monday’s average of $2.93 is 23 cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and nine cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon…

GHC field naming celebration this weekend

GHC field naming celebration this weekend

Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:40 p.m. -News Release- The Field Naming Celebration at Georgia Highlands College is almost here, and we’re excited to have you join us this Sunday, October 20th at 3:00 PM for a free, fun-filled family event! There will be plenty of activities, prizes, and free giveaways for all ages. Celebrate with us as we officially name our new fields…

In-person advance voting underway

In-person advance voting underway

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and the Thornton Recreation Center…

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.   Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year.  Drivers pay an average of $40.50…

Cartersville man charged with murder

Cartersville man charged with murder

October 9th, 2024 – 2:00 PM WBHF Radio – According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies and Investigators were dispatched to 129 Chastain Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, about a welfare check/ possible domestic dispute which was later determined to be a homicide investigation. Deputies initially attempted to…

Community invoted to GHC for fourth annual Charge Into Leadership conference

Community invoted to GHC for fourth annual Charge Into Leadership conference

Monday, October 7, 2024–9:33 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Highlands College Charge Into Leadership conference will celebrate its fourth anniversary this year and wants the local community to participate.  This year’s free event will be held on October 18 at the Cartersville site (5441 GA-20, Cartersville). It will help local high school and college students grow…

Blood Assurance offfering incentives for blood donors

Blood Assurance offfering incentives for blood donors

Monday, October 7, 2024–8:50 a.m. -News Release- In response to a severe and ongoing blood shortage, Blood Assurance is offering special e-gift card incentives to O-negative red blood cell and AB-plasma donors through the end of the year. O-negative red blood cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card for whole blood donations and a…

Georgia gas prices decline last week

Georgia gas prices decline last week

Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…

Deadline to register to vote is Monday

Deadline to register to vote is Monday

Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…

Cartersville man sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child porn

Cartersville man sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child porn

October 1st, 2024 – 10:25 AM United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia – Ian Alicea Prewett has been sentenced to federal prison for enticing children to perform sexual acts to produce child pornography. “Prewett is a sexual predator who enticed and victimized innocent children,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “His prosecution and sentence…

Gas prices on the rise

Gas prices on the rise

Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week, but remain under $3.00 a gallon. The average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 3 cents more than a week ago, but 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than last year.  It costs drivers an average price of $44.55 to…

Sen. Ossoff announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant opportunity to protect families from hazardous materials

Sen. Ossoff announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant opportunity to protect families from hazardous materials

Sunday, September 29, 2024–7:18 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced Federal grant funding is available through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help protect Georgia families from hazardous materials. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Brownfield Cleanup Grants program, made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law, offers Federal funding to clean-up “brownfield” sites, which are often abandoned factory or…

Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues

Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues

Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Power’s restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams who were…

Hurricane Helene restoration progresses with 250,000+ customers restored

Hurricane Helene restoration progresses with 250,000+ customers restored

Georgia Power restores power to 440,000 customers following Hurricane Helene Saturday, September 28, 2024–7:13 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Power’s response to Hurricane Helene continues Saturday as the company marked the start of the first full day of restoration efforts. Since the beginning of the storm, Georgia Power has restored power to 440,000+ customers through the…

Blood donors needed now

Blood donors needed now

Friday, September 27, 2024–10:46 a.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is in immediate need of blood and platelet donors after the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene and its impact on the greater Atlanta area. The storm has caused widespread cancellations of appointments and blood drives across our service area. In addition, Blood Assurance is on standby…

Power outages reported

Power outages reported

Friday, September 27, 2024–9:51 a.m. -Georgia Power- A substantial power outage has been reported along Shorter Avenue. The outage affects around 1,060 customers from Ridgeferry Park and the City of Rome water plant to Summerville Park and John Davenport Drive to North Elm Street. Another outage on Callier Spring Road and East Second Avenue has…

Flash Flood Warnings in effect

Flash Flood Warnings in effect

Friday, September 27, 2024–9:53 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flash Flood Warning is still in effect for Floyd County, Bartow County, and Paulding County until 11:30 a.m. More than six inches of rain was recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome since Wednesday. 3.22 inches of that fell in three hours between…

12:30 AM Hurricane Update

12:30 AM Hurricane Update

Friday, September 27, 2024–2:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Helene made landfall as a Category 4 near the Big Bend region of Florida around 11 PM EDT. As the storm moves quickly inland overnight, conditions will begin to deteriorate over central and north Georgia. Helene is expected to be a tropical storm once is reaches Northwest…

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