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Category Archives: Bartow County

Fireball spotted in the sky over Taylorsville Tuesday night

Fireball spotted in the sky over Taylorsville Tuesday night

November 10, 2021–11:10 a.m. NASA NASA says they are aware of a bright fireball seen by many in the southeastern United States Tuesday evening. The sky show was caused by a small fragment of an asteroid burning up in the sky above Georgia and Alabama. The meteor was first seen at an altitude of 55…read more

Two arrested after stabbing in Cartersville

Two arrested after stabbing in Cartersville

November 10, 2021–10:47 a.m. WBHF RADIO Two people have been charged with aggravated assault following a stabbing in Cartersville Monday. According to Cartersville Police, the stabbing occurred on Puckett Street and the victim was transported to the Cartersville Medical Center for treatment.  44-year old Misty Wood and 50-year old Jamie Cunningham, both of Cartersville, were…read more

Max Cleland dies at 79

Max Cleland dies at 79

November 9, 2021–3:25 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Former US Senator Max Cleland has died. Cleland passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Atlanta.  He was 79. In addition to serving in the US Senate from 1997 to 2003, Cleland was Georgia’s Secretary of State from 1982 to 1996. He also served in the Veteran’s Administration under…read more

Gas prices remain elevated

Gas prices remain elevated

November 8, 2021–6:15 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices remain elevated as we head toward the holidays. Motorists continue to pay an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than last month and $1.33 more than this time last year. AAA anticipates pump prices will remain elevated through…read more

Rome Woman dies in 3-vehicle crash in Bartow

Rome Woman dies in 3-vehicle crash in Bartow

November 4th, 2021 – 3:15 PM WBHF Radio – (via WBHF Radio) A Rome woman has died in a three-vehicle crash in Bartow County that coccured on Wednesday evening.  According to Emerson Police reports, the crash occurred on November 3, 2021, at approximately 7:38 p.m.  A Chrysler 300 driven by 79-year-old Joan Terrell of Rome…read more

COVID vaccine recommended for children 5-11

COVID vaccine recommended for children 5-11

November 3, 2021–7:39 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will offer Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine to children 5-11 years old. Vaccination will begin…read more

Election results for surrounding areas

Election results for surrounding areas

November 2, 2021–10:00 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Ed Moyer has been elected to Post 3 on the Calhoun City Council. Moyer defeated incumbent George Crowley by 38 votes to win. Meanwhile, for Calhoun City Council Post 4, it was Ray Denmon III winning another term. He defeated challenger Alvin Long by 34 votes. For Resaca Town…read more

Georgia gas price average sees a slight increase

Georgia gas price average sees a slight increase

November 1, 2021–9:06 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices experienced a slight increase. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and $1.29 more than this time last year. For the past two weeks, Georgians have…read more

Report: Man burglarized home, threatened occupants

Report: Man burglarized home, threatened occupants

October 27, 2021–11:15 a.m. FLOYD COUNTY JAIL RECORDS An Adairsville man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday on charges of 1st-degree burglary, terroristic threats and acts, criminal trespass, and hindering a person from making an emergency call. According to jail records, 23-year old Jack McClain Pyles entered a residence on Reynolds Bend Road…read more

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

October 25, 2021–5:45 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to rise. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, 25 cents more than last month and $1.26 more than this time last year. According to AAA, crude oil continues to remain elevated,…read more