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@White=[C] Registration under way for acting workshops at Legion Studio
@White=[C] Starting Sept. 15, The Pumphouse Players Inc. will offer acting workshops at The Legion Theatre, with the assistance of Georgia Highlands College. Both conducted on Saturdays, the youth...
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Tracey Soignier and her grandson Brandon Bosdell look at some intarsia woodworking for sale at last year’s Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Historic setting a big draw for Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair
Established in the 1800s, Pine Log United Methodist Church’s Campground will continue to serve as a historic backdrop for its annual arts and crafts fair. Sponsored by the Pine Log United Methodist...
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Cartersville Fire Department Firefighters Mack King, from left, Joe Hill and Chad Hendrix pose for family Saturday during the Georgia State Firefighters Association and Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs’ annual banquet in Dalton. The crew of CFD Engine 3 earned valor awards for their response to a cardiac arrest victim in April. JESSICA LOEDING/The Daily Tribune News
Local firefighters take state awards
DALTON — Recognized for education efforts and valor displays, local firefighters Saturday evening took home top awards at the Georgia State Firefighters Association and Georgia Association of Fire ...
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Spirit of Dance Company Owner and Director Tanecia Weems, center, leads company members during a class at the West Avenue studio. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Spirit of Dance seeks scholarship applicants
Looking back at the difficulty of recent years, each business and industry recovers at a different pace. Comparing this year to years past, Tanecia Weems, owner of Spirit of Dance Company, has seen...
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Foundation to see 30 years of scholarships
The Etowah Scholarship Foundation on Thursday will celebrate its 30th anniversary of acting as a medium to provide college scholarships to students across Bartow County. “The event will be held at ...
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Emerson approves zip code resolution
Some Emerson residents may get an Emerson zip code in the near future, as the Emerson City Council approved a resolution to revise the 30173 zip code during its Monday night meeting. The resolutio...
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Avil Nell McElrath Edwards
Mrs. Avil Nell McElrath Edwards, 89, of 462 Lake Wanda Rieta Road, Summerville, formerly of the Folsom Community, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at the residence. R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral...
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Barge looking for student advisors
State School Superintendent John Barge announced Monday he is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Student Advisory Council. “I am looking forward to getting to know a new group of student advi...
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@White=[C] Pool stolen with PT Cruiser
@White=[C] A Bartow County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived at 504 Cass Pine Log Road Sunday afternoon in response to a theft report. The victim said she heard a car outside her house and when she ...
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Sharon M. Fox was named Assistant District Attorney of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Fox earns distinction as deputy district attorney
From waitress to award-winning attorney, Sharon Fox is proof, if you work hard, you can reach your goals. The Cherokee Judicial Circuit deputy district attorney was named in July the Prosecuting At...
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At last year’s event, City of Cartersville Fire Department Lt. S. Ogle performs the “Tolling of the Bell Ceremony” to honor fallen firefighters and others who have lost their life serving their community and country. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Luncheon honors public servants for 13th year
For the 13th year, Bartow County’s public servants will be honored during an annual luncheon next month. Started in September 2000, the luncheon provides a free steak meal to any Bartow public serv...
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Tactical team members Ethan Smith, from left, Cpl. Adam Cook, Sgt. Arnold Gillman and Matt Bogue practice entering an area that may have armed suspects. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
A'ville acquires surplus Humvee, trains new unit
With the addition of a military surplus Humvee and a new Tactical Operations unit, the Adairsville police department is working to protect Adairsville citizens in new ways. Police Chief Robert Jone...
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Melissa Porter, a cancer survivor who will participate in Bartow County’s Relay for Life, teaches her craft to her daughter, Mya Reece, in her Cartersville salon. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Celebrate LifeRegistration under way for Relay survivors' dinner, lap
With Bartow County’s Relay for Life event less than two weeks away, Melissa Porter is looking forward to interacting with other cancer survivors as they celebrate life and help raise money for the ...
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MediScare, Part 'O,' The Entitlement Bomb
Early during his second term, President George W. Bush declared he would spend his accumulated political capital on reforming Social Security. Democrats immediately lambasted the president, falsely...
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Cartersville government wins finance award
Cartersville’s Finance Director Thomas Rhinehart accepted an award recognizing the city for its comprehensive annual finance report. The award, called The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence ...
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