Man barricades himself in Cartersville Apartment Thursday
Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Numerous law enforcement agencies and first responders were called to Pine Ridge Apartments at 203 Iron Belt Road Thursday morning for a suspect who barricaded himself in an apartment. The U.S. Marshal Service attempted to serve a warrant to a suspected sex offender in apartment 204. The U.S.…
Sen. Hufstetler: A Strong End to the 2025 Legislative Session
Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:25 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- After twelve weeks of tireless work under the Gold Dome, the 2025 Legislative Session has officially ended. Senate Republicans fought daily to protect your freedoms, defend your financial security, and invest in the values that make our communities strong and safe. Our most significant achievement was…
Arrests made in 2001 murder
Monday, April 14, 2025–3:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Two arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Kingston man more than 24 years ago. Marion Travis Silvers, who was 51 at the time, was shot and killed on March 10, 2001. His body was discovered in the cab of his pickup truck in…
Georgia gas prices drop
Monday, April 14, 2025–8:45 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 8 cents higher than a month ago, and…
Frost Advisory for Sunday
Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…
Third arrest made in labor trafficking investigation
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–6:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A third person has been arrested in the Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation. Cartersville Resident Jia Jun Lu,54, was taken into custody at the Bartow County Jail on April 5th. Lu was charged with one count of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude. Lu’s arrest came…
GHC’s Hobbs to receieve White Rose on April 21
Tuesday, April 8, 2025–8:10 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Highland College President Mike Hobbs is set to receive the prestigious White Rose Award from Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon and White Rose Society Founder Linda Selig in front of hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members later this month. The esteemed White Rose Award recognizes outstanding…
Two arrested in Bartow labor trafficking investigation
April 8th, 2025 – 5:25 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to Homeland Security Investigations of Atlanta (HSI Atlanta), two men are facing felony labor trafficking charges in Bartow County. Federal and local authorities executed a search warrant at Wellmade Performance Flooring and several Bartow County residences back on March 26 as part of an…
Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning
Tuesday, April 8, 2025–11:13 a.m. National Weather Service- A Freeze Warning has been issued from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected are expected in portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage…
Georgia gas prices rise
Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…
Flood Watch remains in effect
Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…
Georgia Highlands College to Host 10,000 Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College invites the community to the 10,000 Egg Hunt, a free, family-friendly event featuring multiple egg hunts for all ages, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and more. When: Saturday, April 12, 2024, at 11 AM Where: Georgia Highlands Colleg,e Cartersville Campus, 5441 GA-20, Cartersville, GA 30121 Why: This exciting event…
Flood Watch in effect
Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…
One in custody following deadly shooting in Cartersville
Sunday, April 7, 2025–11:13 a.m. -News Release- Additional information has been released concerning a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a convenience store in Cartersville Friday evening. 25-year old Alleya Noel Henry of Emerson is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the shooting death of…
“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…
Bike Ride Across Georgia to start in Rome on May 31
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This summer, cyclists will ride across the State of Georgia, with the event beginning right here in Rome. Big BRAG, or the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, is a week-long event with cyclists averaging about 55 miles per day. It begins in Rome on May 31 with…
Ga. Power seeking to keep Plant Bowen open until the 2030s
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Staff reports- In 2022, Georgia Power announced plans to close nearly all of its coal fleet in a shift toward natural gas and renewable energy, but now the utility is seeking to keep some of their coal-burning plants open into the 2030s. As part of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan,…
Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome
Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…
Gas prices hold steady
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…
Stormy Monday ahead
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…
