Bartow County

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…

FBI investigates alleged labor trafficking operation in Bartow

March 27th, 2025 – 4:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – FBI Atlanta, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI, and other law enforcement partners, executed federal search warrants yesterday (March 26th, 2025) at Wellmade Industries and several residences in the Bartow County area. This operation is part of an active…

Outdoor burning discouraged on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for Floyd County for today. The statement also applies to Polk and Chattooga Counties. Gordon and Bartow Counties are under a Red Flag Warning. We are looking at relative humidity of 25 percent or less, dry vegetation, and winds of 10-18…

Pregnant woman, others injured in wreck near Adairsville Sunday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–7:47 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A pregnant woman was among those involved in a two-vehicle crash near Adairsville on Sunday. The wreck occurred on Highway 41 near Griffin Road. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The driver of a Honda van was distracted, failed to yield, and turned left in front of…

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…

Blood shortage worsens

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with just a half-day supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to…

Cartersville man killed in plane crash in LaFayette

Saturday, March 22, 2025–1:52 p.m. -WZQZ Radio/Staff reports- A small plane crash near Barwick–LaFayette Airport has resulted in the deaths of two people, shocking the local community. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a Cirrus SR22 aircraft crashed just before landing. An investigator…

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:45 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a commercial truck on Highway 41 north of Womack Drive in Cartersville Wednesday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Thomas Michael Outlaw ran into the roadway and was hit by the truck. Outlaw was transported to Cartersville…

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

March 19th, 2025 – 3:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Freeze Watch for Northwest that will be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. This includes the following counties: Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding. Expected Conditions: How to Prepare:

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…

[VIDEO] National Weather Center update for Saturday

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service-

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…

Experience a total lunar eclipse at Tellus on Pi Day

Thursday, March 13, 2025–7:35 a.m. -News Release- Celebrate Pi Day at Tellus Science Museum on Friday, March 14, and watch a total lunar eclipse over Cartersville. The Moon will turn a deep red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, offering a spectacle for night sky enthusiasts. The Museum will open at 1 AM for this…

Rome man charged in September crash in Bartow County

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–8:30 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Charges have been filed in a crash that killed a former Marine and Woodland High School graduate back in September. 20-year-old James Robert Duke of Rome was booked into the Bartow County Jail on February 28. He faces charges of homicide by vehicle, hit and run, and failure…

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…

Fire truck involved in crash in Bartow County

Thursday, March 6, 2025–6:10 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A fire truck was involved in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday. According to Georgia State Patrol reports, the accident occurred on March 5, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m. A firetruck was traveling north on Highway 61, and a GMC C5500 truck was traveling east on Highway 113 in the…