Unemployment Rate Worsens In Cartersville Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Bartow County increased recently.

GA House Whip To Step Down Ahead Of Reckless-Conduct Ruling

State Rep. Trey Kelley told colleagues Thursday night he would step down as Majority Whip, according to published reports.

Cartersville Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Bartow County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

July Ruling Expected On Reckless-Conduct Charge Against Kelley

An attorney for state Rep. Trey Kelley argued he shouldn't be charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run because he didn't cause it.

Top Republicans In House and Senate Condemn MTG's Comments

Tuesday brought more criticism for Greene, as colleagues Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise and Sen. Mitch McConnell had their say.

Amid Latest Controversy, Greene and Gaetz To Hold Dalton Rally

Thursday's event comes after Georgia Republican was blasted by some GOP members for comparing the House mask mandate to the Holocaust.

Broadband Speed In Cartersville Area: See Local Data

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Cartersville Assistant Planner To Become Rome Assistant Manager

Cartersville assistant city planner Meredith Ulmer is expected to join Rome as its assistant city manager, according to published reports.

GA Transgender Woman Sues To Move Out Of Men's Prison

A Georgia trans woman is seeking to be moved to a women's prison from a men's prison, where her attorneys say she's been sexually assaulted.

Cartersville Attorney Appointed As Cherokee Circuit Court DA

Samir Patel was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp as district attorney for the Cherokee Circuit Court, covering Bartow and Gordon counties.

Federal Tax Refunds In Bartow County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Bartow County neighbors.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Vows To File For Biden Impeachment

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she will file articles of impeachment against Joe Biden, a symbolic move for the GOP QAnon follower.

Georgia Senate Runoff: Candidates, Voting In Cartersville

Georgians will vote on Tuesday to determine both Georgia Senate seats. Find out where to vote in Cartersville here.

Trump, Loeffler Rally Ahead Of Crucial GA Senate Election

President Donald Trump campaigned Monday for Georgia Senate candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler on Monday, saying they must win.

Perdue Goes Into Coronavirus Quarantine Ahead Of Tuesday Runoff

U.S. Sen. David Perdue's campaign announced that the candidate would quarantine after contact with an infected campaign staffer.

GA Elections: Trump Returns, Lawsuit Tossed, Officials Stressed

President Donald Trump will rally in Dalton; a judge dismisses a lawsuit to stop the runoff; and local elections officials are overwhelmed.

Trump Threatens Kemp, Raffensperger With Jail: GA Election News

President Donald Trump re-tweeted a post suggesting Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger should be jailed.

Lawmakers, Not Voters, Should Choose GA Elections Head: Ralston

GOP House Speaker David Ralston proposed Thursday that Georgia's next secretary of state be appointed by lawmakers, not elected by voters.

Bartow Supervisor '100% Confident' Vote Counted Accurately

Bartow elections supervisor Joseph Kirk's statement addressed suspected fraud in the general election and absentee ballots for the runoff.

Trump To Visit GA On Dec. 5 To Rally Support For Perdue, Loeffler

President Donald Trump said he will visit Georgia soon to support Sen. David Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler ahead of the January runoffs.

Floyd County Fires Elections Chief Over Uncounted Ballots

After more than 2,500 uncounted ballots were found during an audit, Floyd County on Thursday terminated its chief elections clerk.

More Than 2,500 Uncounted Early Ballots Found In GOP-Led County

Over the weekend, Floyd County auditors discovered more than 2,500 ballots that hadn't been counted because of a malfunctioning scanner.

Bartow Vote Count Complete, Certification Expected Friday

Election day in Bartow County went smoothly because "it was a lot slower than I anticipated," said Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk.

Bartow Co. Presidential Election Results: Trump Support Strong

Did President Donald Trump get more support in Bartow County in 2020 than in 2016? See the vote totals here.

Cartersville, Bartow Co. Election Results 2020: Trump, GOP Soar

Voters in Cartersville and Bartow Co. have cast their ballots with more than 67 percent of voters turning out as Republicans fared well.

Election 2020: Georgia Voters Are Showing Up In Record Numbers

Data shows 3.9 million statewide had already cast a ballot before Tuesday, which will shatter the all-time record of 4.1 million from 2016.

Cartersville, Bartow Voter Guide 2020: Deadlines, How To Vote

Advance voting for the Nov. 3 General and Special Election will be offered to registered Bartow County voters through Oct. 30.

National Vote Early Day: What To Know In Cartersville

Over 40 million Americans have already voted in the 2020 general election. Here’s how to join them on national Vote Early Day.

Bartow Supervisor Kirk Named To Georgia Elections Task Force

Elections head Joseph Kirk was one of four county supervisors — and the only one outside metro Atlanta — to be named to the task force.

GA Coronavirus Numbers Continue To Slow, Kemp Announces Briefing

As Georgia's COVID-19 numbers keep improving, Gov. Brian Kemp announced he would hold his first press briefing on it in nearly two months.

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Available In Bartow County

Secure drop boxes in and near Cartersville are an alternative to returning a completed absentee ballot by mail for the Nov. 3 election.

Collins Defends Linking RBG To 'Babies That Have Been Murdered'

Hours after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rep. Doug Collins criticized her defense of "pro-abortion laws."

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Bartow County

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Bartow County from voting.

Coomer Settles Malpractice Lawsuit With Cartersville Client

Exact terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the client's attorney said he got all his money back. The GBI is still investigating.

Temperature Check Yes, Masks Maybe In Bartow Superior Courtrooms

Superior Court Judge David K. Smith said he'll leave the decision to mandate masks up to each individual judge.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Restrictive GA Abortion Law

House Bill 481 banned most abortions after six weeks. On Monday, a federal judge said that it was unconstitutional.

2 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed At Bartow County Elementary Schools

The first COVID-19 case was announced Friday, March 20, and the second just Monday afternoon.

4 Bartow County Employees Fired For Time Card Fraud

Bartow County officials said they do not intend to pursue any criminal charges. ​

Bartow County Primary Voter Registration Deadline Is Monday

Bartow County residents, alongside the rest of Georgians, must register to vote by Monday in order to vote in the presidential primary.

Justice Robert Benham Of Cartersville To Retire

Justice Benham is the first African-American in history appointed to the state’s highest court. He will officially retire March 1, 2020.