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Etowah River Guide first available this weekend
Taking an in-depth look at the Etowah River, the “Etowah River User’s Guide” is a new book soon to be released by the University of Georgia Press in conjunction with the Georgia River Network and R...
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Ric Mason Jr. Memorial Golf Tourney to benefit United Way May 13
Known for his philanthropic efforts, Ric Mason Jr.’s legacy continues through the United Way of Bartow County’s upcoming golf tournament. During his two years as a United Way board member, which en...
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Tommy and Janice Hamby load the back of their truck with trash from their yard. The couple also received help from county work crews during the cleanup day at Red Top Mountain Estates in Acworth, which was sponsored by Bartow County Zoning/Code Enforcement. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Red Top Mountain Estates cleans house
Tommy and Janice Hamby’s double-wide mobile home at Red Top Mountain Estates was surrounded by junk — refrigerators, tools, furniture, dishes and trash, lots of trash — an eyesore by any standard. ...
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State Sen. Barry Loudermilk, right, addresses the audience at Tuesday evening’s town hall hosted by Advance Adairsville. He was joined by State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler and State Rep. Christian Coomer. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Town hall meeting held for GED students
In a sometimes revival-like atmosphere, accompanied by sprinklings of “amen” and “tell the truth,” three members of Bartow’s legislative delegation — Senators Chuck Hufstetler and Barry Loudermilk ...
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Governor signs bill to add incentives for tourism development
LakePoint considerations shape bill
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Alan Sanders is owner of AJS Productions, local radio host and an actor and director. SPECIAL
Sanders steals spotlight in range of roles
Sitting in the radio booth with Alan Sanders is similar to watching a magician work. He moves effortlessly from caller to in-studio guest to news segments, pulling facts and tidbits of information ...
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GLAC committee tours Allatoona Dam
Recently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invited the Great Lake Allatoona Clean-Up committee to visit the historic Allatoona Dam. The group was greeted by Park Ranger Amy Cobb and led by Plant Su...
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Participants in the AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia AIDS Walk begin their 2.1-mile journey around downtown Cartersville. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
AIDS Walk raises money, hope and awareness
The fifth annual AIDS Walk, hosted by the AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia, “painted the town red” on Saturday, symbolizing the importance of HIV education and prevention not just in large cities...
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Chamber's first Quarterly Luncheon to host State of the City
A new chamber of commerce effort to build community and foster fellowship will bring civic and business leaders together on a regular basis to break bread at the upcoming Quarterly Luncheon series....
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One airlifted after Friday night crash
A motorist possibly trying to avoid an earlier collision was airlifted Friday evening. Bartow County Fire Department said a motorcyclist struck a deer in the area of Bells Ferry Road on Highway 20 ...
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Sylvia Baldwin talks about living with Parkinson’s as her husband, Michael, listens in her Cartersville home. Serving as a caregiver for the past 15 years, Michael Baldwin Sr. was inspired to help form the Bartow County Parkinson’s Support Group about six years ago. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Caregiver, patient bring awareness to Parkinson's disease
For Michael Baldwin Sr., his experience as a caregiver is fueling his desire to help others touched by Parkinson’s disease. About six years ago, the Cartersville resident co-founded the Bartow Coun...
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An invocation for God's mercy
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will ...
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Last year, area ministers walked to the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center, where the National Day of Prayer is held annually in Cartersville. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
National Day of Prayer to emphasize unity Thursday
With the ceremony’s focus on unity, Bartow’s National Day of Prayer program is expected to draw more than 1,000 worshippers on Thursday. Crossing generational, denominational and racial lines, the ...
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Bartow County residents salvaged their belongings two years ago when tornadoes ripped through the area. As today marks the anniversary, residents are encouraged to follow tips to stay prepared. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
State, county mark two-year anniversary of 2011 tornadoes
With portions of Adairsville still recovering from a Jan. 30 tornado, reminders linger in areas across the county and the South of tornadoes that tore through the region two years ago. On April 27-...
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Cartersville High a Best High School
U.S. News & World Report this week released its list of Best High Schools in the nation, with Cartersville High School receiving a silver award. With awards on gold, silver and bronze levels, the r...
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