Suspect Killed, Officer Injured In Adairsville Shooting After Traffic Stop

A routine traffic stop in Adairsville turned into a shooting early Thursday morning, leaving one suspect dead and a police officer injured.

Read more

Northwest Georgia Industrial Site Fully Leased With Second International Tenant

A major industrial development in Northwest Georgia has now reached full capacity after securing a second international tenant.

Read more

Georgia Drivers Could See Relief: Auto Insurance Rates Drop, Lawmakers Push More Reforms

Georgia drivers may finally be seeing a break after years of rising insurance premiums.

This month, Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King announced more than $25 million in auto insurance rate reductions, led by major carriers including Allstate and Country Mutual. State officials say the filings signal a potentially more stable and competitive auto insurance market—welcome news for families who’ve watched monthly bills climb.

Read more

Hardee’s Comeback Brewing in Northwest Georgia After Late-2025 Closures; Hiring Underway in Rome, Calhoun, Adairsville

More than 30 Hardee’s restaurants across Georgia abruptly closed in late 2025 following a major franchise dispute between Hardee’s parent company, CKE Restaurants, and one of its largest operators, ARC Burger.

Read more

Man Arrested After Scissors Attack; Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Gordon County

A violent attack in Gordon County late last week ended with a Plainville man behind bars after deputies say he assaulted a woman at her home with a pair of scissors, then fled the scene.

Read more

GNTC Honors 16 Graduates of Basic Law Enforcement Training Class in Calhoun

Friends, family, and community members filled the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County Campus on Dec. 16 to celebrate 16 graduates from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class.

Read more