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‘Most Forgettable Event of the Season’ returns to raise money for teacher grants
Last year’s surprisingly successful first-time fundraiser for the Bartow Education Foundation is making a not-so-surprising return this year.Organizers of the first-ever Possum Ball were hoping the … more
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The 2019 Bartow County Elementary Honor Chorus presented its annual concert two years ago — COVID canceled last year's show — at Cass High with guest conductor Frank Bennett.
Honor chorus prepares for annual concert at Cass High
To be in this chorus, young singers have to learn their parts at their school in a few rehearsals then learn to blend with voices from 11 other schools in one day.The 96 third-, fourth- and … more
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Dot Frasier, center, with flowers, is accompanied by family, friends and board members of the Bartow County School System at Monday's board meeting during the ceremony recognizing her 63 years of service to BCSS.
BCBOE honors longtime employee by declaring annual ‘Ms. Dot Day’
An education icon who is still working for Bartow County students more than three decades after she could’ve retired received a special recognition Monday night that she won’t soon forget.The … more
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SOS Mattress, left, and Southern Cove run to the finish line at last year’s Bed Race & Family Festival.
Bed Race & Family Festival to benefit Good Neighbor Saturday
For the third year, the Bed Race & Family Festival will generate needed funds and awareness for the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. The event — presented by Pritchard Injury Firm — will kick … more
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Randy Berrey speaks at Monday evening's Adairsville Unified Zoning Board meeting.
Adairsville UZB OKs townhome rezoning proposal
Members of the City of Adairsville Unified Zoning Board voted Monday evening to recommend the approval of a request to rezone a nearly five-acre parcel off Joe Frank Harris Parkway for a proposed … more
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Cartersville man gets 20 year sentence for aggravated assault
Cherokee Judicial Circuit Judge Jeffrey A. Watkins accepted a negotiated plea from a Cartersville man charged with aggravated assault in Bartow Superior Court Tuesday morning. Defendant Roger … more
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First Presbyterian Church of Cartersville’s senior pastor, the Rev. Leigh Jones, speaks with Elder Kathy Farnon, right, during the Blessing of the Animals. Presented Oct. 9 on FPC's grounds, the service drew about 20 dogs and featured blessings by Jones and the Rev. Al Cunningham, associate pastor of Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church.
Puppy love: Blessing of the Animals takes center stage at First Presbyterian Church of Cartersville
For Beth Gaines, life would not be complete without a four-legged, faithful, wet-nosed friend beside her. Her love of dogs started when she was a young child and has continued through adulthood.“I … more
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Patty Dees serves as the Booth Western Art Museum's director of education.
BARTOW BIO: Dees finds perfect fit as director of education for Booth Western Art Museum
For Patty Dees, the pandemic’s logistical challenges turned into a rewarding time at the Booth Western Art Museum. In 2020, COVID-19 forced her education department to explore virtual programming … more
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A developer has announced plans for a massive mixed-use project along the Euharlee Road corridor.
More than 600 homes planned as part of Euharlee Road development
A developer has announced plans to bring a major economic investment to Bartow County, with a site plan consisting of more than 600 homes and 11 acres of commercial space. A recent development … more
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A 250,000-square-foot industrial development has been proposed along Old Grassdale Road.
Major industrial development proposed along Old Grassdale Road
An Atlanta-based developer has plans to bring another major industrial project to the bustling Cass-White Road corridor. Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. has requested rezoning for a proposed … more
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Advance voting for Bartow County's municipal level elections got underway last week.
Bartow County advance voting sees slow turnout
Early advance voting numbers are in for Bartow County’s municipal level races — and it appears that the local electorate isn’t exactly rushing to the polls in droves.As of Wednesday afternoon, … more
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Members of the Adairsville City Council gather for Thursday evening's public meeting.
Adairsville City Council approves permit for early morning construction
Members of the Adairsville City Council voted across the dais Thursday evening to approve a special permit that would extend the construction hours allowed for an ongoing project at 7634 Highway … more
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BCSS, OLA partner to offer English classes to parents of Bartow students
The Bartow County School System is flipping the script on teaching foreign languages.Educators normally teach their young students to speak French, Spanish and other languages, but in an effort to … more
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Menu contest shows Bartow students are ‘Wild About School Lunch’
Bartow County students have come up with new names that are anything but tame for some of their cafeteria's lunch items.To celebrate National School Lunch Week Oct. 11-15, Bartow County's school … more
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Taylor Outdoor Power Equipment & Supplies on Tennessee Street in Cartersville is promoting Bartow Backs the Blue appreciation week. Seen at the entrance to the store beside the blue ribbon are Hal Womack, Taylor floor manager; Officer Nathaniel Lehmann of the Cartersville Police Department; Deputy Daniel Russo of the Bartow County Sheriff's Office; and David Franklin, executive director of MissionBartow and associational missionary for the Bartow Baptist Association.
Bartow Backs the Blue appreciation week starts Sunday
To pay tribute to local law enforcement, Bartow Backs the Blue will be observed Sunday through Oct. 23.“Some people in our community have a heart to express appreciation for and encourage law … more
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