Vineyard Mountain Trail Closed For Scheduled Hunts

The trail will be closed throughout December for scheduled hunting activities.

4 Qualify To Fill State House District 14 Seat

Four Republican candidates qualified to fill the seat vacated by Christian Coomer, who was appointed to the state Court of Appeals.

Early Voting Underway In Bartow County For Runoff Election

The Dec. 4 runoff will feature Republican Brad Raffensperger and Democrat John Barrow vying to become Georgia's next secretary of state.

State Rep. Trey Kelley Elected House Majority Whip

Kelly represents District 16, which includes portions of Bartow, Polk and Haralson counties.

Bartow State Legislators Win Re-Election Bids

Incumbent Republicans will return to the Georgia House and Senate to represent Bartow County residents.

Election Day 2018: Bartow Candidates, Voting Hours, Sample Ballot

Bartow County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the Nov. 6 general election.

16,000 Voted Early In Bartow County

Advance voting ended Friday, Nov. 2 for the Tuesday, Nov. 6 general election.

Broady Touts Affordable Healthcare, Veterans Funding

Democrat Flynn Broady is challenging incumbent Republican Barry Loudermilk for the 11th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 6 midterms.

More Than 500 Vote Early Saturday In Bartow County

The Bartow County Elections Office said more than 7,200 voters have cast ballots during the advance voting period for the Nov. 6 elections.

More Than 3,200 Vote Early In Bartow County

Early voting will continue Monday through Friday, Oct. 22-26 at Bartow County Voter Registration and Elections Office in Cartersville.

Early Voting Underway In Bartow County

Residents can now vote in person ahead of the Nov. 6 general election at select sites around the county.

Private Ambulance Service Taking Over Bartow EMS

Effective Oct. 1, MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service will begin operating in Bartow County.

GDOT To Begin Resurfacing U.S. 41 In Bartow County

The Georgia Department of Transportation said the project is expected to wrap up by July 2019.

Christian Coomer Appointed To Ga. Court Of Appeals

The Cartersville state legislator will fill the vacancy created with the appointment of Charlie Bethel to the Georgia Supreme Court.

Cartersville Lawmaker Makes Business Pitch To China

State Rep. Christian Coomer joined a Georgia delegation that recently traveled to China on an economic development mission.

Bartow County Outsources 9-1-1 Ambulance Service (ICYMI)

The county will enter into a contract with MetroAtlanta Ambulance to allow the company to provide 9-1-1 ambulance services.

Traffic Shift Planned For U.S. 41 In Bartow County

The temporary shift, set for June 12, is needed to accommodate work on the demolition of the southbound bridge over Pettit Creek.

Bartow County Awarded $20K Grant From State

Gov. Nathan Deal said he awarded $28 million in grants to 48 local governments affected by the suspension of the local jet fuel sales tax.

GDOT Awards Contract To Resurface I-75 In Northwest Georgia

This project would resurface I-75 in Gordon and Whitfield counties. A similar project for I-75 in Bartow County could begin this summer.

Bartow School Board Members Defeated In May 22 Primary Elections

BREAKING: Bartow County voters have also approved renewing the SPLOST and allowing the county to create a tax allocation district.

GDOT To Begin Resurfacing Ga. 61 In Bartow County

The highway will be resurfaced from the Paulding County line to just south of Ga. 113 west of Cartersville.

Bartow Voters Head To The Polls For May 22 Primary Elections

Cartersville and Bartow County voters will consider renewing the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, among other races.

Early Voting Begins April 30 In Bartow County

Early voting will run April 30 through May 18.

Republican Lawmakers Hold First Baseball Practice Since Shooting

The lawmakers held their first practice on Wednesday, April 25, several months after James Hodgkinson​ opened fire at Simpson Field.

I-75 Resurfacing Project Starts April 23 In Cobb County

Bartow County motorists are reminded to pack their patience and expect delays over the next several months.

Bartow County Hosts Scrap Tire Amnesty Days

The county received a grant from the Environmental Protection Division to help remove these tires from the right-of-way and certain sites.

Apply Now For Bartow County Homestead Exemptions

The deadline to apply for an exemption is April 1.

2018 Congressional Art Competition Now Underway

The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 11th Congressional District.

Qualifying Produces Contested Elections In Bartow County

All three Bartow County School Board races will be contested, as will a State House seat and the 11th Congressional District seat.

Qualifying Underway For Bartow County Elections

Qualifying for federal, state and local elections end Friday, March 9.

Trevor Lawrence Honored By Georgia State Senate

The 2017 graduate of Cartersville High School and quarterback for the Purple Hurricanes was honored for his success in the community.

Bartow County Wins Grant For Park Improvement Project

Bartow County has been awarded a tourism grant to improve George Washington Carver Park.

Sen. Thompson Welcomes Reverend Dr. Edward Rhodes

Rev. Rhodes is an Air Force veteran, was Alaska's first black state trooper and was the Anchorage police chief.

Project Would Build 2,000 Homes, Hotel, Riverwalk In Emerson

Villages at Red Top would be situated on the site formerly set aside for the AVATRON amusement park in Bartow County.

Cartersville Pastor Serves As Chaplain Of The Day

Dr. Jacob T. King served as Chaplain of the Day this on Monday, January 22nd.

Cartersville Wins 2018 Live, Work, Play City Award

Judges praised the winning cities for their success in advancing job creation, housing offerings and recreational amenities

I-75 Rest Areas To Close For Renovations

The $3 million project will overhaul the look of the two rest areas in Gordon County.

GDOT Suspends Lane Closures For Christmas, New Year's Travel

The suspension will begin 5 a.m. Dec. 22 and runs through 10 p.m. Dec. 26. It resumes 5 a.m. Dec. 29 and ends at 10 p.m. Jan. 2, 2018.

ICYMI: I-75 Lane Closures Planned For Dec 20

The lane closures will occur between exits 278 and 283, the Georgia Department of Transportation said.

Lane Closures Scheduled For I-75 In Bartow County

The lane closures are needed to Georgia DOT crews can repair deteriorating pavement.