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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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Car rolls over woman
A woman was transported to Cartersville Medical Center after she mistakenly put her car in neutral instead of park. A Bartow County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to 10 Indian Hills Drive in Whit...
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Adairsville council approves water rate hike
A water rate increase has been discussed in Adairsville for several months and at Thursday's regular meeting it was approved. With disagreement between councilmen at Tuesday's work session, the cou...
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Luther "Pete" Peterson Jr.
Luther "Pete" Peterson Jr., 80, of Cartersville died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Chapel in Marietta. Mr. Peterson was...
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Bartow Blotter 12.9
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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The entrance to the new Cass High School in White will be abuzz with activity Friday night when its doors will open for the school’s ribbon cutting ceremony. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Cass High ribbon cutting scheduled with construction complete
As the final stages of construction and clean-up have begun, the new Cass High School is preparing to open its doors for a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at 6:45 p.m. Blue and yellow lockers line t...
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Mary Valdes, left, and Ruth Ann West view a decorated Christmas tree at the Cartersville Woman’s Club and Friends of the Library Festival of Tiny Trees and Wreaths at the Cartersville Public Library. The display will continue at the library until Friday when the items will be auctioned to support the Bartow County Library System. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Festival of Tiny Trees and Wreaths wraps up Friday
From a circus-themed tree to one decorated with crocheted ornaments, the Festival of Tiny Trees and Wreaths is brimming with creativity. "It's just amazing what people think of to do," said Anne He...
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Kingston mayor lifts suspension of city clerk
After a lengthy executive session Monday, Kingston Mayor Dexter Jones refrained from detailed comment on the suspension of City Clerk Michele Jones due to legal concerns. The mayor did, however, li...
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Chattahoochee Tech gas card stolen, used
Bartow County deputies are investigating two separate incidents of theft at Chattahoochee Technical College on Tuesday. In the first, a woman said she left her purse somewhere on campus by accide...
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Euharlee holds hearing on proposed budget
The Euharlee City Council on Tuesday pored over the proposed 2011 budget during a special called meeting. According to City Manager Trish Sullivan, the 2011 budget, while slightly lower than 2010, ...
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