September 9, 2022–3:46 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The Georgia Department of Public Safety has announced the line of duty death of a Trooper Cadet from the 113th Trooper School. Trooper Cadet Patrick Dupree #847, along with other members of the 113th Trooper School, were performing a training exercise at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on…… read more
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Category Archives: Bartow County
Deputy Chief DiPrima resigns from Cartersville Police Department
September 8th, 2022 – 3:45 PM Staff Reports – On Thursday, September 8th, 2022, Jason DiPrima resigned from his position ofemployment with the Cartersville Police Department. This comes following the arrest of Deputy Chief DiPrima by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (Florida), he was placed on administrative leave. (According to the Cartersville Police Department) Diprima…… read more
Significant blood shortage reported after Labor Day weekend
September 7, 2022–5:36 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Blood Assurance is reporting a significant blood supply shortage after multiple traumas over Labor Day weekend. As of Tuesday morning, the blood center had just a one-day supply of the crucial O-negative and O-positive blood types, as well as B-positive blood. Moreover, A-positive and A-negative blood are also in…… read more
Flood Watch in effect until 8 p.m. Monday
September 3, 2022–7:43 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE After a Sunday that saw several inches of rain and flooding, we remain under a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may…… read more
$1.5 million in competitive grants awarded for trails in Georgia
September 2nd, 2022 – 5:20 PM Georgia Department of Natural Resources – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced the selection of the Georgia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants for the construction and rehabilitation of trails. Selected applicants are in the process of completing their final environmental reviews and will begin work soon, which…… read more
Cartersville Police report Deputy Chief Arrested in Polk County Florida
September 2nd, 2022 – 4:08 PM Cartersville Police Department – On Friday, September the 2nd, the Cartersville Police Department issued the following press release: “On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Deputy Chief Jason DiPrima, with the Cartersville Police Department was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) for Soliciting another for prostitution, lewdness, or assignation. Deputy…… read more
September is National Preparedness Month
August 31, 2022–1:52 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Since Georgia is now in the peak of hurricane season, residents should look forward to preparing for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with local emergency management agencies, encourage all Georgians to prepare for natural and…… read more
Gas prices continue downward trend
August 30, 2022–7:48 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices drop another five cents compared to a week ago. The average is now $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline That is 44 cents less than a month ago, but 43 cents more than this time last year. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, Georgia drivers continue…… read more
Monkeypox vaccine now available for those at high risk
August 29, 2022–7:26 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The Georgia Department of Public Health continues to monitor the monkeypox outbreak in the state. The monkeypox virus can be spread through direct contact with another person who has an infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. It can also be spread through respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or…… read more
[VIDEO] COVID-19 case rates remain high in Floyd County
August 28, 2022–5:52 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH We are still experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia, particularly in Floyd County. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District recently gave an update. He said to be mindful that vaccines are helpful in the…… read more