Local News »

Pictured with his mother Joyce Krug, Eric Krug, who was a college baseball standout, got into a car with a drunk driver and it changed his life forever. The mother and son shared the story at Woodland High School, which will join other area schools celebrating their proms. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Prom campaign focuses on positive 'Decisions'
Sixteen years ago, Eric Krug went from being a college athlete at Oglethorpe University to being confined to a wheelchair or walker without the use of his voice and much of his right hand, due to a...
Apr 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Mona Lewis listens to Bartow County 4-H member Isaac Griner explain the sport of modified trap shooting. Bartow County 4-H members made poster presentations at Tuesday evening’s Cooperative Extension open house at the Olin Tatum Agricultural Building. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Cooperative Extension hosts open house

Apr 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
One of the most popular activities leading up to the races at the Atlanta Steeplechase is the hat parade and contest. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Atlanta Steeplechase ‘begins and ends in Bartow’
With the 48th annual Atlanta Steeplechase taking shape Saturday, the host community will highlight its past and present attributes through the Team Bartow Village. “The Bartow Village is a proactiv...
Apr 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Tara Currier is manager of the Downtown Cartersville Development Authority. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Currier spreads hospitality as new Downtown Development Authority head
From Main Street to sidestreets, the gleaming walls of the Booth Western Art Museum to shops under the bridge, Tara Currier looks forward to highlighting the restaurants, merchants and services ava...
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Vulcan Materials Adairsville General Superintendent Greg Hinkle makes his way to the top of the crusher. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Mining roots run deep in Bartow County
Since the beginning of human migration, resources have played into the birth, development and decline of civilizations — from the nomadic hunting parties of Eurasia to the precious few wells of Ara...
Apr 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Last year's Cartersville Police Department "pill drop" netted about 58 pounds of medications. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
CPD pill take-back event set for April 27
Two million pounds. In four previous drug take-back events, the Drug Enforcement Administration has received 1,018 tons of prescription medications. On Saturday, April 27, the Cartersville Police D...
Apr 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Damage to the side of a building can be seen at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen in Euharlee from an explosion that occurred there Thursday afternoon. The explosion was similar to a 1972 accident. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Investigation continues into Plant Bowen explosion, injuries revised down
Georgia Power officials are investigating the cause of an explosion at Bartow County’s Plant Bowen Thursday, which tore metal panels from the plant, but left only three with minor injuries. Initial...
Apr 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Extension office open house next week
On Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 4 p.m., the Bartow County Extension Office, 320 West Ave., in Cartersville, will host an open house. According to agent Paul Pugliese, the intent of the open house...
Apr 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Storyteller Luanne Tumlin entertained participants at last year's Camp Monarch. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Camp Monarch offers 'a journey of hope, health and happiness' for cancer survivors
Planning to attend his fifth Camp Monarch offering, Bert Love is looking forward to interacting with fellow cancer survivors. Promoted as “a journey of hope, health and happiness,” the sixth annual...
Apr 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Projectile points, tools and other items formed through flint knapping. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Flint Knappers festival begins April 25
From April 25-28, Gatewood Park on Lake Allatoona will host the 14th Annual North Georgia Flint Knappers and Primitive Arts Festival. “This is a primitive arts festival and it’s kind of like an art...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Former chief magistrate candidate arrested for threats against judge
An alleged threat to commit a “crime of violence” against a Cobb County judge landed a Rydal man behind bars Wednesday. Paul Nally, 67, who ran for chief magistrate in 2012, sent an email the morni...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cartersville Medical Center CEO Keith Sandlin spoke to guests Thursday at the Adairsville chamber Eggs & Issues monthly breakfast. MATT SHINALL/ The Daily Tribune News
Project updates given over Eggs & Issues
Along with coffee and a Southern breakfast served up by Chef Lee at the Adairsville Inn, the monthly Eggs & Issues meeting of the Adairsville chamber gave guests an update Thursday on current Barto...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cartersville City Council hears 2012 audit
The Cartersville City Council got good news and bad from last year’s audit. In his 133-page report, independent accountant Lloyd Williamson reported an increase in ready cash despite losing more th...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
An explosion Thursday afternoon at Georgia Power's Plant Bowen in Euharlee shook area businesses and homes. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Explosion rocks Plant Bowen; minor injuries reported
Georgia Power’s flagship coal plant in Euharlee was the scene Thursday of an explosion that was heard and felt for miles across much of Bartow County. Homes and businesses in Euharlee and Taylorsvi...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Development authority approves Burnt Hickory extension project
Preliminary engineering work will begin soon following Thursday’s approval by the Cartersville Development Authority to proceed with the Burnt Hickory Road extension in partnership with Bartow Coun...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story