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Kingston city council rehires former City Treasurer
Though released from her duty with the city of Kingston in September, Kimberly Lovins was approved Monday as City Treasurer. Mayor Dexter Jones brought forth the item Monday receiving mixed respons...
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Chattahoochee Tech to award more than 1,100 degrees, diplomas and certificates
MARIETTA -- In the third graduation ceremony since its merger in 2009, Chattahoochee Technical College is prepared to award more than 1,100 degrees, diplomas and certificates to eager graduates thi...
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Superior Court starts hearing cases today
Today begins Bartow County Superior Court's trial calendar. Deputy District Attorney Mickey Thacker said that of the numerous cases on the calendar there are four that he thinks are "high priority...
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Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter Manager Ginger Mahoney, left, and Executive Director Jessica Mitcham check in new resident Richard Brooks. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Mitcham takes helm at Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter
One week into her new position, Jessica Mitcham is settling in as the executive director for the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. "I think the thing that I most love about the shelter is that the me...
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Dancers rehearse at the Steps of Faith new studio in Cartersville, left, Sarah Keefe, Taylor Gilliam, Camille Jones, Rebekah Buran, Jessica Tracy and soloist Jordan Thompson. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Steps of Faith blends instruction with religious teaching
Steps of Faith dance studio blends technical instruction with religious teaching to minister to both students and their audience. In the past year, the dance company has grown from 80 students to 1...
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Bartow Blotter 12-12
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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Be on lookout for counterfeit money
From yard sales to drug deals, counterfeit money is not as common as most think, but it is in circulation and once it's in your possession you lose. Capt. J.F. Cline, with the Cartersville Police D...
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A few of our favorite things
It's that time of year again -- the season of gift exchanges. Whether buying for family or friends or for the ever-dreaded office swap, finding an offering can be difficult and finding one that wil...
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Many Bartow residents were among the 26 arrested on various drug charges on Thursday
Many Bartow residents were among the 26 arrested on various drug charges on Thursday. According to Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap and Cartersville Police Department Chief Tommy Culpepper, off...
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Beth and Chad Parker, with their sons Jake, left, and Luke, gather some of the goods they collected from community drop offs for the Adairsville Community dinner and free rummage event for area needy families. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Adairsville community comes together for Christmas Eve dinner
A family vision and a group of concerned citizens have come together to give back this holiday season with a Christmas Eve dinner for those in need. Food provided by T.J.'s Country Buffet will be o...
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Ellisa Lowe directs the Christmas on the Hill choir, which is comprised of more than 80 vocalists from nearly 15 area churches. DAYTON P. STRICKLAND/The Daily Tribune News
Community program on Dec. 19 to relay message of hope
In his second year as the program's organist, Byron Douglas is delighted to celebrate the birth of his savior, Jesus Christ, with other believers at Christmas on the Hill. On Dec. 19, the director ...
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Staff and visitors at the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Building were entertained by the Mission Road Elementary School Tinikling Team. Dancing, from left, are Carolyn Gore, Kelsey Colston and Ana Novo. Tinikling, which means “bamboo dance,” has been declared the national dance of the Philippines and is similar to rope jumping, but instead of a revolving rope, two poles are hit against the floor and then against each other. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Tinikling Team

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Cordell federal trial postponed indefinitely
Jury selection in the trial of Howard Gregory Cordell never commenced Monday after counsel for the ex-mayoral candidate charged with numerous federal crimes asked for a competency evaluation. Accor...
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Bartow Blotter 12.10
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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Acting classes available to budding thespians
In 2011, aspiring thespians will have a variety of opportunities to develop their acting skills, courtesy of AJS Productions and The Grand Theatre. With its operations launching about two weeks ago...
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