Local News »

Members of law enforcement and fire services stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during Monday’s Public Servants Luncheon at the Clarence Brown Conference Center. JESSICA LOEDING/The Daily Tribune News
Public Servants Luncheon serves record attendance
Just a day ahead of Sept. 11, public servants, government officials and volunteers gathered at the Clarence Brown Conference Center for the 13th annual Public Servants Luncheon. Sponsored by ShawHa...
Sep 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Free GED prep this week at CTC
In an effort to promote National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Georgia, Sept. 10-14, Chattahoochee Technical College will offer for free the General Education Development practice test ...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Relay For Life gives support to survivors, research
Cancer survivors, their friends, family, supporters and caretakers gathered Friday night to raise money for cancer research. The 19th annual Relay For Life, held at Dellinger Park, also was a chanc...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Autumn's arrival signals onset of heating-related fire concerns
A Cartersville family is thankful for simple devices that may save the lives of three children. The local family received two smoke detectors from Cartersville Fire Department Capt. Mitchell Bagley...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Swine flu heats up as fair season kicks off
As fall returns, so will fairs and livestock shows across the state and nation. Officials are urging “common-sense” precautions this year as the country is seeing an outbreak of H3N2v, a swine flu ...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Etowah Valley Quilt Guild members Judy Smith, from left, Helen Cathcart, Anne Marshall and Beverley Raptis prepare for the group’s Sept. 21-23 Quilt Show at the Cartersville Civic Center. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
After years of appreciating quilts from afar
After years of appreciating quilts from afar, Anne Marshall has immersed herself in the sewing craft, creating heirloom pieces for her family to pass down through the generations. “[Quilting] is so...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Lola Thomas is the executive director of AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia, which serves 115 HIV-positive individuals ranging in age from 8 months to 72 years. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Thomas provides key support through AIDS Alliance
As the executive director of the AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia, Lola Thomas is helping HIV-positive individuals “live meaningful and productive lives.” Since establishing the organization abou...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Mary Tye Knox
Mary Tye Knox, 95, of Alpharetta, died Sept. 7, 2012, after a brief illness caused by complications from a broken hip. She was born Jan. 20, 1917, in Edison, the daughter of Thomas O. and Leta Cowa...
Sep 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Terri Paulk, who creates Walk with Hymn woodburned walking staffs and canes, was awarded last year’s Best of Show at the Arts Festival at Rose Lawn. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Arts Festival at Rose Lawn returns Sept. 15-16
Described as an architectural marvel, the Rev. Samuel Porter Jones’ former residence will open its doors and grounds to the public during the 37th annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn. “Architecturall...
Sep 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cartersville to honor summer graduates
The City of Cartersville Board of Education during Monday’s regular business session will honor David Derail Barrett and Khrystin Hope Chitwood as Cartersville High School summer graduates. “Histor...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Emerson Police Officer Adam Rogers will be joining other law enforcement officers throughout Bartow County for Shop with Cop, a community outreach program that helps needy children. According to the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, this year’s event will expand to cover the county. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Shop With A Cop fundraising heats up
Still months away, local law enforcement is looking to get a jump on fundraising for the annual Shop With A Cop event. Emerson Police Chief Stan Bradley, whose agency has taken the lead in previous...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Peter Olson
Taylor names attorney Peter Olson to take county admin spot
Bartow County Commissioner-Elect Steve Taylor announced Thursday that Cartersville Attorney Peter Olson will serve as the next county administrator. As Taylor prepares to take office in January, Ol...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Registration under way for Beautiful Backroads Century
In its 12th year, the Beautiful Backroads Century will continue to provide key financial support to the Hickory Log Vocational School. Serving as the event’s primary beneficiary, the nonprofit rece...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cartersville approves changes to pouring fees
Local restaurant chains could save thousands of dollars under a new amendment to Cartersville’s alcohol pouring ordinance. As approved by the Cartersville City Council during its Thursday night mee...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Local woman arrested for storage unit burglary
Staff Report Heather Nicole James, 30, of Cartersville, was arrested by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office in relation to a burglary that happened between Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 at a rented storage uni...
Sep 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story