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Bartow Blotter 12-29
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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Man discovers forged checks on his account
A man going over bank statements found forged checks. The complainant went to the Cartersville Police Department on Monday afternoon to report the suspicious activity. He told the officer that betw...
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Men arrested for passing bogus bills at Walmart
Staff Report Two Atlanta area men were arrested on Monday afternoon after passing counterfeit money at Walmart. Bartow County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested Derrick Lakeith Lee, 27, of St...
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Bike tossed from bridge overpass injures local man
Jeremy Bassett said he's sure the accident he was involved in Sunday night on Interstate 75 was a result of someone playing a prank, but it was no laughing matter to him and his family. Bassett, 3...
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Man requests indecent photo via Facebook
A Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a enticing a child for indecent purposes call on Christmas day. According to the deputy's report, the complainant said his 13-year-old daughter ...
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This aerial rendering of LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center shows the core of the project. The initial phase of the development, which will be located on almost 1,400 acres between Interstate 75 and Highway 41 in Emerson, is a 260-acre sports complex with 16 Major League Baseball-sized fields, 12 soccer and lacrosse fields, and a 100,000-square-foot indoor sports facility. SPECIAL
LakePoint Sports accepting letters of interest from applicants, vendors
Officials behind a proposed 1,380-acre recreation complex in Emerson are seeking information from those interested in doing business. Natalie Springfield, vice president of Smartegies, LLC, said r...
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WYXC AM - 1270 returns to airwaves
After going off the air just more than a year ago, local radio will again be joined by NewsTalk AM 1270 - WYXC. Following a "catastrophic equipment failure," WYXC went dark on Dec. 7, 2009. With ne...
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Jessica Tinsley reads her graduation speech. SPECIAL
Drug Court changes woman’s life
Like most young girls Jessica Tinsley had lots of hopes and dreams. "But they were buried under getting high," Tinsley said. Tinsley, 39, said she spent the last 10 years of her life addicted to dr...
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Bartow Blotter 12-28
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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While there is nothing unusual about snow in Bartow County, receiving it on Christmas Day has historical significance. Someone has made a snowman at the pond in Dellinger Park. DAYTON P. STRICKLAND/The Daily Tribune News
Bartow receives historical Christmas snow
Saturday's white Christmas is now on record as the first holiday snowfall since 1882. Although the high was slightly above freezing, snow accumulated on the frozen ground to create depths of 2 to 3...
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Local Realtor awarded for 40 years of service
Real estate has changed a lot in the past 40 years, but Cartersville has had a familiar face in the industry with Gene Vance. Recently awarded the Realtor Emeritus award by the Atlanta Commercial B...
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Recycled Christmas trees create fish habitats
Christmas trees bring seasonal festivities indoors but once the holiday has passed Keep Bartow Beautiful urges residents to recycle their live trees for use in fish habitats. Through a partnership ...
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Above, Mark Floyd greets his son, Logan, on their family farm in Adairsville. The Floyds were recipients of the Farm Family of the Year award. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Area residents, organizations record milestones in 2010
From The Grand Theatre celebrating 100 years to individuals receiving local and international recognition, 2010 presented Bartow residents and organizations with a bevy of opportunities to strive f...
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Bartow Blotter 12.24
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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Employees attending Kennesaw Transportation’s Christmas Open House Thursday listened to company speakers and socialized with fellow employees. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Kennesaw Transportation continues annual bonuses
$160,000 given for loyalty
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