Emerson council approves wake park plan The Emerson City Council unanimously approved construction plans — with several variances added — for Terminus Wake Park, a nearly 20-acre wakeboarding park to be built at LakePoint Sporting Commun...
Matthews finds Cartersville to be the 'whole package deal' Finding a wide array of retailers, dining establishments and tourist attractions at her “fingertips,” Jennifer Wiggins Matthews is proud to call Cartersville home.
Currently the business developmen...
Three arrested after deputy finds mail, pry bar in vehicle Three people were arrested in connection with mailbox destruction after a routine traffic stop on Saturday, when a Bartow County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling the area of Highway 41 at Bak...
New Year, New Faces: Greene graces courtroom as first female DA Watching Rosemary Greene try the case of an 18-year-old charged with rape, a representative of the apartment complex where the crime occurred leans in and whispers, “She’s amazing.”
Profuse praise ...
DNR urges safety as outdoor enthusiasts spring into action With temperatures in the 70s this weekend, many outdoor enthusiasts are getting the itch for spring recreational pursuits.
In hopes of keeping Bartow County residents and guests safe, Georgia Depar...
Be the Change: United Way 2012 campaign surpasses goal Currently serving as a shift supervisor for Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter, Amanda Montoya is a prime example of the Cartersville nonprofit’s ability to provide its guests a fresh start. Once homel...
Young Marines receive state proclamation The Georgia House of Representatives recently issued a resolution recognizing the efforts of the Etowah Valley Young Marines, the local chapter of the Young Marines. Last month, cadets were invited...
Visitors help celebrate state's Native American heritage Visitors at the Etowah Indian Mounds celebrated Georgia’s Native American heritage on Saturday, learning firsthand how the natives used blowguns and the chunky stone to help build survival skills. ...
Child struck by car in Cartersville Early Friday evening, a child was injured after being struck by a vehicle.
According to Cartersville Police Department Capt. Mark Camp, the accident occurred in the vicinity of Martin Luther King D...
Pi Day celebrated with Math Fest At the Bartow County Learning Center on Thursday, local elementary school students celebrated the calendar date known as Pi Day by engaging in the annual math competition known as Math Fest, held a...
Leadership Bartow sees inside local government From the firing range to superior court, Leadership Bartow participants got an up-close look into the workings of local government Wednesday.
Visiting the 1903 Gold Dome Courthouse and the Frank Mo...
Rape, homicide by vehicle cases among expected trials When criminal jury trials begin Monday in Bartow County Superior Court, 14 cases are at the top of those expected to be tried.
Seven cases, including a rape trial, top those expected to be heard th...
Man: Suspect pointed gun at me Just after midnight Thursday, a Cartersville man told deputies a man pointed a gun at him.
According to the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office incident report, about 12:45 a.m. a man had gone to the vi...
Adairsville receives praise for cooperation in tornado relief After regular business was conducted at Thursday’s Adairsville City Council meeting, the city received praise for its efforts and cooperation with volunteers in the cleanup and relief work followin...
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