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Report suggests rising trend in poverty, one in six poor
A report released by the Associated Press Sunday suggests the national poverty rate is likely to increase when census data is revealed this fall. Currently standing at 15.1 percent from 2010 census...
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BARTOW BLOTTER — 7.24
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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Tellus Science Museum patrons watch the rockets they built take off at the venue’s “Build & Blast! Model Rocket Workshop” on Saturday. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Patrons reach new heights at model rocket workshop
On Saturday, about 70 patrons explored the basics of rocketry at the Tellus Science Museum's "Build & Blast! Model Rocket Workshop." "A lot of the things that we do have a delayed sense of gratific...
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Rhodes no longer Taylorsville mayor
By Jessica Loeding jessica.loeding@daily-tribune.com The town of Taylorsville -- population 211 -- no longer has a mayor. Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk confirmed Monday that forme...
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Tina Grubbs is executive director of Bartow Collaborative. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Tina Grubbs an agent for agencies
In the world of Tina Grubbs, helping facilitate various agencies to come together to serve the community of Bartow County is all part of a day's work. A native of Bartow County, the Rydal resident ...
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New business lends a hand through Bartow's Angels
When Amber Blevins founded Bartow's Angels, she planned to help a single family at Christmas, instead she has amassed hundreds of online followers, organized an overwhelming amount of donations and...
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Thelma Harris Wilkins holds a portrait of her father, Daniel Harris, who assisted Webster Wheeler with the building of the Noble Hill School in 1923. She is photographed in the room at Noble Hill — now an African-American cultural museum — where her father’s portrait is displayed. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Adairsville Black Historical Society presents Harris Family Heritage events
For Thelma Harris Wilkins, The Harris Family Heritage Night will be an opportunity to reunite with relatives and celebrate their ancestors' numerous contributions to Bartow County. To be presented ...
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BARTOW BLOTTER — 7.22
- 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, an...
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Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Instructor Sgt. Richey Harrell, center, works with Adairsville Police Department Officer Matt Bogue, right, during active shooter training Tuesday at Adairsville Middle School. Cartersville Medical Center Security Director Bob Goodner plays the gunman in the mock scenario showing how to search rooms during a shooting situation. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Active shooter: Officers train for the unthinkable
*Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series on education and training for local law enforcement. Thirteen years and 18 miles apart, three suspects in two Colorado shooting sprees leave 24 dea...
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No injuries in tractor trailer crash that snarls I-75 traffic for hours
There were no injuries in a tractor-trailer crash Friday evening on I-75 at mile marker 280, but there were severe traffic delays. Georgia State Patrol reports a 2011 Freightliner jackknifed at the...
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Georgia Rural Carrier of the Year Carol Hembree sorts Friday’s mail at the Adairsville Post Office. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
USPS stars shine in Adairsville
Employees of the Adairsville Post Office gathered in celebration Friday morning recognizing the efforts of two of their own. Adairsville Postmaster Vanessa Meek was surprised with a retirement part...
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Bartow Health Access client Mary Ledford, left, is being assisted by nurse navigator Gail Deckard, RN, who helps Ledford obtain a doctor’s appointment so she can refill her medication. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Building dedication, radiothon on tap for Bartow Health Access
In honor of the Rev. Louis Tonsmeire Sr.'s contributions to Bartow Health Access, the nonprofit's building will be named The Tonsmeire Center on Thursday. The 9 a.m. dedication ceremony will occur ...
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Cartersville holds first readings on fee, fine amendments
Cartersville on Thursday heard two first readings on amendments to ordinances that will change the city's fines and fees schedule. Finance Director Tom Rhinehart said the city discussed the changes...
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Austin Bennett is a past winner of the Animecon cosplay contest held at the Cartersville library. Bennett portrayed his favorite comic book character, the Joker. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, file
Library's Animecon to draw enthusiasts
When thousands gathered for Comic-Con International last weekend in San Diego, the Bartow County Library System was gearing up for its fifth annual Animecon to be held Saturday. "We've had a great...
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Selah Archer enjoys refreshments after completing a free ballet class last year at the Steps of Faith Dance Studio that was offering free instruction to celebrate National Dance Day. The Cartersville dance studio will offer the same opportunity this year. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, file
Steps of Faith Dance Studio promotes National Dance Day
For the second year, Cartersville's Steps of Faith Dance Studio is looking forward to celebrating the art of dance on National Dance Day. "Last year's was a great success," said Julie Reeves, artis...
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