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Euharlee discusses plans for sewer system
Construction on Euharlee's sewer system will not start for five years, as it could take Bartow County that long to gather funding, said Planning and Zoning Administrator Ron Goss during the council...
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Cartersville Fire Chief Scott Carter leads guests on a tour of the city’s new public safety building in the fire truck bay area.
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City officials tour new public safety headquarters
Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, City Manager Sam Grove and members of the city council were given their first look at the new public safety building on Cassville Road Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief...
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Avian Brown
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Brown vies for Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia title
As the Distinguished Young Women of Georgia Scholarship Program approaches, Avian Brown has her sights set on becoming the fifth Bartow County representative to claim the state title. If she were t...
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Daniel Martin Schultz
Mr. Daniel Martin Schultz, 59, of Cartersville, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at his residence. For the full obituary, please see the print or e-edition. Please visit www.jenningsfuneralhome.com to...
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Airport's economic impact strong despite economy
A recent article from Georgia Public Broadcasting News explored impacts of the economic recession on community airports finding that most public-use facilities have been hit hard by the recession, ...
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Danielle Spradlin with her daughter Sophia Rose, left, and Alison King and her daughter Elizabeth participated in last year’s Big Latch On. 
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Big Latch On returns to Cartersville Aug. 4
To promote World Breastfeeding Week, Jacky Souders is encouraging nursing mothers to participate in the United States' second synchronized Big Latch On event. Hosted locally by the Cartersville res...
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Cartersville introduces new website bidding notification system
Service and product providers looking to do business with the city of Cartersville are now able to sign up for automatic notifications. The system update will simplify the internal process for city...
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Sgt. Kyle Tanner, Commander of Georgia State Patrol Post 3 in Cartersville.
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A real trooper: Tanner brings quiet presence as GSP Post 3 commander
A meeting with Sgt. Kyle Tanner leaves an impression -- one of a man who is soft-spoken but direct, a law enforcement leader outside the limelight. Named the commander of Georgia State Patrol Post ...
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Daily Tribune News wins Georgia Press Association award
The Daily Tribune News last week received a first-place award from the Georgia Press Association. Managing Editor Jessica Loeding took the top award in the investigative reporting category for the ...
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A mobile home on Third Army Road in Acworth burned early Saturday morning. The structure was fully involved with heavy fire showing when the first unit arrived.
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Structures lost in overnight fires
Bartow County Fire Department worked two residential fires within an hour of each other overnight Friday. According to BCFD Firefighter Tim Smith, units were first dispatched to a log cabin on Madd...
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Sarah Justus, a SPLASH Bartow student leader, sits with Cal Miller, 6, at storytime during The Church at the Well’s Vacation Bible School Thursday morning. Justus is a junior at the University of Alabama studying music education.
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In-county mission effort inspires students to serve for a lifetime
While some of her neighbors may savor the sound of a steady rain, Betty Cagle is just beginning to feel its benefits. With downpours flooding her backyard and transforming it into an inhospitable p...
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Victoria Staley
Grand Theatre actress to star in made-for-television movie
With her on-stage and small-screen productions being presented over the next 14 days, area residents will have two opportunities to view the acting talents of Victoria Staley. Along with portraying...
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The following information -- names
The following information -- names, photos, addresses, charges and other details -- was taken directly from Bartow County Sheriff's Office jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and ...
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Much like the alcohol available at the Hamilton Crossing BP station, opinions on Sunday sales in Bartow County are varied.
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Community gets chance to weigh in on Sunday sales
Bartow County is following the trend of Cartersville and Kingston, giving residents the option to vote for Sunday alcohol sales via the July 31 primary election. "If the governing authority, in our...
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Levi Deville crouches on top of his truck while brandishing a pitchfork and gas can. Deville placed rubber stops on the pitchfork for safety and said it took “45 minutes of mudding” to decorate his truck.
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Dead, undead gather at public square
Friday, July 13 was the day a Zombie Apocalypse hit Cartersville. The event, promoted on Cartersville UNCUT's Facebook page, drew more than 150 people of all ages. Most attendees were in makeup and...
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