The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake was felt at 9:59 a.m. Friday. The epicenter was closer to Plainville and Calhoun and just west of Adairsville. We’ve received no reports of any damage. This from Gordon County Emergency Management Agency: “For those who heard a loud boom at approximately 10 a.m., the USGS has… Read more
From WEIS Radio: One person was taken to Floyd-Cherokee Medical Center after his powered paraglider crashed into Weiss Lake in Leesburg on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, the pilot experienced mechanical issues which caused complete power failure. He was able to deploy safety chutes before going into the lake. An area resident witnessed the… Read more
Soutbound traffic on I-75 below Ga. 140 in Adairsville to Cassville-White Road is stacked up at 8 p.m. Thursday because of a fire involving a truck. Two of three southbound lanes are closed. The scene might not be cleaned up until 11:30 tonight. Best bet: Take U.S. 41 from Adairsville to Cartersville until further notice.… Read more
AT 5:35 P.M. The holiday rush hour traffic has eased in both directions. AT 5:15 P.M. The accident near Main Street and I-75 has been cleared but the holiday rush hour is upon us. Traffic is slow in both directions. PREVIOUS An accident on I-75 southbound at Exit 288 (Main Street) has traffic snarled… Read more
From Cartersville Police: This morning at approximately 3:45, a shooting took place on Porter Street. Two people were shot and are being treated for injuries. The suspect is in custody and the scene has been cleared. As of 7:50 a.m., there were no suspects in the Bartow County Jail facing charges stemming from a shooting. Read more
Evelyn Dolores Nowell of Cedartown faces homicide by vehicle (first degree), driving under the influence and improper stopping on a roadway following a fatal traffic accident in Bartow County, according to county jail records. The Georgia State Patrol reports that the resulting accident claimed the life of an Emerson woman, Bobbie Whitman, age 56, and… Read more
Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports: At approximately 11 a.m. Friday, several deputy sheriffs were at an RV camp on Red Bud Road near Calhoun in search of an armed suspect which had been involved in a violent incident a short time earlier today in Calhoun. In the course of searching for the suspect, who… Read more
From Cartersville City Schools: At 7:36 a.m. Wednesday, an hour prior to school starting, a man walked onto the campus of Cartersville High School. He entered the building through a door that had been propped open by students who were at the school for a meeting. Video surveillance revealed the man entered the building. At… Read more
FROM WRGA: A Calhoun man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck on I-75 Southbound near mile marker 319 in Gordon County just before 6 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Cody Lovingood, 28, lost control of his Chevy Cobalt. His vehicle spun out of control until coming to rest in the inside lane, facing… Read more
Saturday update: Services are set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. for Karen Hope Parr, age 32, of Rome. Obituary from Henderson and Sons Funeral Home: Karen Hope Parr, age 32, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Hope was born in Rome, Georgia on September 29, 1986, daughter of Kimberly Wheeler… Read more
Georgia State Patrol has the latest on the Friday night crash that killed a Garden Lakes woman. According to the report: Vehicle no. 1, driven by Vanessa Ruth Johnson, 62, of Garden Lakes Boulevard, was travelling west in the eastbound inside lane of Ga. 20. Vehicle no. 2 was travelling east in the inside… Read more
The Floyd County Grand Jury returned 52 true bills of indictment today in latest report from Superior Court Clerk Barbara Penson. Today’s indictments include nine people indicted on child molestation, aggravated child molestation or child exploitation charges. Those charged include: Russell Mostella, child molestation Zachary Alexander, child molestation Daniel Williams, aggravated child molestation Zachary Baker, aggravated… Read more