A man involved in a baby formula theft ring pled guilty to several charges in Bartow Superior Court on May 15. Defendant Mateo Sanchez-Romero, 20, was arrested in early March. Per Bartow County …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/17/23
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A meeting of the Bartow County Board of Elections and Voter Registration on May 15 began with a budget update from Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk. “I know this is a little late in …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/17/23
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On May 12 Bartow County announced that Moody’s Investors Service had upgraded the local government’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1 — the second highest possible rating. A credit opinion …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/17/23
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A 26-year-old Cartersville man is facing aggravated assault charges following an incident alleged to have taken place on May 10. Per Bartow County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) documents, defendant …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/17/23
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For Regina Hicks, seeing Adairsville Elementary’s media center revamped with a new Learning Hub continues to be a thrilling experience. AES was the first school within the Bartow County School …
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By MARIE NESMITH
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5/17/23
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Referring to the need as “critical,” Blood Assurance is appealing to area residents to help replenish its supply. The blood center is experiencing a significant decline in donors with summer …
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By MARIE NESMITH
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5/17/23
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Referred to as a “powerhouse,” Cass Middle School captured the Bartow County History Quiz Bowl title for the sixth year. For CMS’ coach Justin Carver, seeing his team win the contest was …
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By MARIE NESMITH
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5/15/23
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During Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Luncheon May 9, Wesley Barrell took center stage. Joining the Georgia Ports Authority in 2011, he currently serves as its regional …
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By MARIE NESMITH
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5/15/23
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Two individuals from Acworth are facing drug trafficking charges following an incident in Cartersville on May 4. Per Bartow County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) records, defendant Matthew Phillip …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/15/23
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Members of the City of Cartersville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a pair of variance requests related to two major projects off Great Valley Parkway on May 11. The first approved variance request, …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/15/23
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Two men are facing a litany of charges following a police call to an apartment complex in Cartersville on May 1. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) records, 35-year-old Tommy …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/15/23
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Filings with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) indicate that a developer has plans for a massive residential subdivision development within the City of Adairsville. The proposed …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/15/23
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A non-jury trial involving three former City of White employees got underway in Bartow Superior Court starting on May 8. The proceedings continued through May 11 with no verdict reached. Former …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/12/23
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Representatives of more than a dozen local businesses came before the City of Cartersville Alcohol Control Board on May 10 to answer to a slew of violations stemming from a recent undercover sting …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/12/23
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Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor signed off on an array of items at a public meeting held on May 10, including a contract with C.W. Matthews for a Great Valley Parkway road extension project. …
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By JAMES SWIFT
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5/12/23
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