Adairsville To Open New City Hall

The city is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. June 20.

Corps of Engineers To Close Picnic Area, Boat Launch For Construction

The facilities at Cooper Branch Day Use Park #1 in Cartersville will close June 15 to July 3.

Huge Turbine Rotor Could Cause Delays On I-75 in Cartersville

The machine will be transported Thursday from South Carolina to Rome via Athens, Oconee, Gwinnett, north Fulton, Cobb and Bartow counties.

Johnny Isakson Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

The senator said the condition will not keep him from running for another term in 2016.

Cartersville Rejects Proposed Outdoor Recreation Site

The City Council last week denied a request to allow an outdoor kayak and campsite at Floyd's Landing along the Etowah River.

Bruce Thompson To Host Town Hall Meeting

The Bartow County state senator will hold the meeting on Thursday in Canton.

GDOT Awards Contract To Widen S.R. 140 in Bartow County

The nearly $12 million project would widen the highway from west of Oothcalooga Creek to S.R. 3/U.S. 41 north of Cartersville.

GDOT Suspends Lane Closures For Memorial Day Weekend

The state Department of Transportation will suspended construction-related lane closures from noon Friday May 22 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.

Authority Approves Bonds For LakePoint Sporting Pavilion

The Development Authority of Bartow County endorsed a resolution that would allow the issuance of bonds of up to $37 million.

County Buys Site For Future Public Safety Headquarters

The site sits along S.R. 20 between Bartow County Fire Station No. 1 and New Covenant Church in Cartersville.

Cartersville Intersections Will Get Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals

Six cross streets along U.S. 41/Joe Frank Harris Parkway will soon undergo a traffic signal upgrade.

City's Plans To Relocate 2 Water Mains Could Lead To Discoloration

The Cartersville Water Department will perform the work on Tuesday, weather permitting.

Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival Wins Best Event Award

The event was the winner of the inaugural Award of Association Excellence for Best Event with Attendance of 2,500 or More.

GDOT Limits Lane Closures For Easter, Spring Break

The state agency will accommodate expected traffic for the holiday, Spring Break and the season home opener for the Atlanta Braves.

Cartersville Allows West End Commons To Add Residential Uses

The City Council on Thursday approved a request to add condos and apartments to existing commercial components.

Cartersville Wants To Hire Downtown Development Manager

The position would oversee the city's downtown development/revitalization and Main Street programs.

Deal To Agencies: Start Preparing For Cannabis Oil Bill

Gov. Nathan Deal directed state agencies to prepare for the enactment of a bill that will allow the use of the oil for 8 medical conditions.

Thompson: Transportation Bill One of State's "Largest" Tax Increases

State Senator Bruce Thompson, who serves portions of Cartersville and Bartow County, outlined why he voted against House Bill 170.

Thompson: Senate Will Soon Take Up Transportation Funding, 2016 Budget

State Senator Bruce Thompson is providing an update on the Georgia General Assembly's 2015 legislative session.

Bill Restricting Smoking in Cars With Children Clears Senate

Under the proposed law, anyone smoking in a car when a child under 15 is present would be subject to a fine up to $100.

Thompson: Smokefree Cars for Children Act Has Bipartisan Support

State Sen. Bruce Thompson also supports a proposal for state takeover of failing schools and the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sen. Thompson: Self-Driving Cars 'Exciting Technology' for Georgia

Legislator updates voters on the past week in the Georgia Senate.

Thompson Wants To Restrict Smoking in Car With Kids Present

State Sen. Bruce Thompson, who represents parts of Cartersville and Bartow County, has provided an update on the 2015 legislative session.

Commissioner Steve Taylor Approves Dellinger Mining Request

Bartow County's sole commissioner on Wednesday approved a request from James Dellinger to mine ochre at Cartersville Ranch.

Bruce Thompson Welcomes 'Mama Mona' To Serve as Chaplain of the Day

The state senator from White welcomed the Rev. Mona Harper to serve on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Thompson: Autism Insurance Coverage Bill a "Top Priority" in Senate

State Senator Bruce Thompson represents Senate District 14, which covers parts of Bartow, Cherokee and portions of Cobb counties.

Mike Huckabee to visit Woodstock

FoxTale Book Shoppe will roll out the red, white and blue carpet for Governor Mike Huckabee on Friday, January 30 at 4pm.

Thompson Backs Bill Requiring Insurance Companies to Cover Autism-Related Disorders

State Senator Bruce Thompson is providing residents with a legislative update from the Georgia General Assembly.

Bruce Thompson Wants Georgia To Be The Best Place To Do Business

The state senator from Bartow County is providing his constituents with a recap of the first week of the 2015 Legislative Session.

Bruce Thompson Named Deputy Whip of Senate Majority Caucus

State Senator Bruce Thompson will serve during the 2015-16 biennial legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly.

Phoenix Air Can Now Fly Drones Near Cartersville Airport

The company would be allowed to operate the unmanned aircraft devices within 5 nautical miles of the facility.

Cartersville Looks To Improve Downtown Parking, Fill Vacant Storefronts

The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority has several projects in the works for its 2015 Work Plan.

Request to Mine Ochre at Cartersville Ranch Will Be Heard This Week

Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor will consider James Dellinger's request on Wednesday.

Cartersville Officials Review Proposed ALDI Plans

The proposed store would be constructed on Morningside Drive.

Dellinger Wants To Rezone Cartersville Ranch To Mine Ochre

Two public hearings are scheduled in December for the request to rezone 211 acres at Cartersville Ranch LLC.

Georgia Sues Army Corps of Engineers Over Allatoona Water Supply

The lawsuit wants the government to address "long-standing water supply requests" in the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin.

Cartersville Voters Say Yes To Parks Bond

Sixty-seven percent of votes approved the bond, which would be used to pay for the maintenance of parks facilities.

Cartersville, Bartow Elections: Candidates, Polling Locations, Sample Ballot

Election Day is fast approaching. See who’s running and view a sample ballot here.

Bartow County Rolls Out Weather Alert System

The county uses Everbridge Mass Notification Solutions to inform residents about weather-related emergencies.

Cartersville, Bartow Citizens Can Vote on Saturday

Residents will be able to cast their ballots on Saturday at the county's main elections office in Cartersville.