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Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia Mary Clayton Gilbert, left, is congratulated by last year’s winner and fellow Bartow County resident, Caroline Lloyd. SPECIAL
Gilbert wins Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia title
On Saturday, Mary Clayton Gilbert -- the local 2012 Distinguished Young Woman -- became the fourth Bartow County representative to win the state title. With this achievement, she joins an elite gro...
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Kingston mayor demotes chief of police Harrell
Allegations flew Monday at Kingston's work session following the demotion of former Police Chief Walter Harrell by Mayor Dexter Jones. Jones demoted Harrell last week to the position of patrolman f...
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A radio-controlled plane at Saturday’s Taildaggers R/C Fun Fly in Euharlee gets repaired after having had a “hard landing.” From left, Troy Emmett, Greg Hall and Harvey Burnes. Saturday’s Taildaggers R/C Richard Piccola Fun Fly gave people in the community a chance to learn about flying radio-controlled aviation models from experienced pilots. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Richard Piccola Fun Fly
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Bartow Blotter 8-2
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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Chattahoochee Tech sees increase in graduation rate
Chattahoochee Technical College saw an increase in the number of graduates and degrees conferred in the 2010-2011 school year. Jumping nearly 37 percent more than the year before, Georgia's largest...
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Adairsville-based Babe’s Bayou will perform at Cartersville’s Downtown Summer Concert Series on Saturday. In addition to the concert, the last of the season, there will be the last Tom Clayton Memorial Car Cruize for the year. These events are hosted by the Cartersville DDA. SPECIAL
Cartersville's Summer Concert Series, car cruize wraps up Saturday
Known for their country rock sound, Babe's Bayou will close out Cartersville's Downtown Summer Concert Series on Saturday. Formed about six years ago by Adairsville High School alumni, Blaine Benne...
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Bartow County and Cartersville City schools follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s school lunch guidelines. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Experts discuss the best ways to feed a student body
The cry for "five more minutes" comes from the door of your teenager's bedroom as your 6-year-old scurries down the hallway, refusing to eat the cereal he begged for because of the toy in the box. ...
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Cartersville-based Con-Way Freight Driver Sales Representatives Rick Almand, left, and Jeff Elrod received Friday Quarterly Leadership Awards for their hard work and dedication reflecting MATT SHINALL/The Daily Tribune News
Con-way Freight awards local drivers
With more than 20,000 employees in the Con-way corporation, personal recognition is a significant achievement among drivers and other personnel. The Cartersville-based Rome Service Center has been ...
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Rescuers search for the body of Nathan Ray Swanson Friday afternoon off the shores of Lake Allatoona at McKinney Campground. The drowning was the third in Bartow’s Lake Allatoona in July. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Lake Allatoona claims third life in July
A man who drowned in Lake Allatoona Friday morning around 11 at the McKinney Campground has been identified as 35 year-old Nathan Ray Swanson of Acworth, according to Melissa Cummings, public affai...
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Louis Tonsmeire: An 'image maker' captures memories
By Matt Shinall matt.shinall@daily-tribune.com If a photo is worth a thousand words, a storied photographer could fill the Library of Alexandria with a multitude of memories. Documenting the lives...
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Emergency personnel establish a mobile command center just after 1 p.m. Friday at McKinney Campground off Kings Camp Road in Acworth. JESSICA LOEDING/The Daily Tribune News
Man drowns at Allatoona
A 35-year-old male drowned at Lake Allatoona about 11 a.m. Friday. The victim, who was swimming in the area of McKinney Campground, has been identified as Nathan Ray Swanson of Acworth, according ...
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Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, left, and Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown get acquainted with the camels at Scott and June Allen’s Pettit Creek Farms. The two government leaders will be mounting a camel for a ride in downtown Cartersville to support Relay for Life. Relay for Life fundraisers are being held throughout the county ranging from yard sales to motorcycle rides. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Relay for Life supporters offer creative fundraisers as event nears
For Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown and Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, a successful Relay for Life fundraising effort will result in eyeing the community from the top of a camel. If the...
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Dylan Fitch
Car wash to benefit boy, 5, living with Arnold Chiari malformation
To help cover his medical expenses, the family of Dylan Fitch is organizing a benefit car wash this weekend. The fundraiser will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Taco Bell's parking lot, 4...
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Newt Gingrich signs a copy of a novel he co-authored for Beth and Greg Frisbee. The Frisbees asked that Gingrich inscribe in the book what he felt were the principles for a successful life and to address it to their 9-year-old daughter, Liza. Gingrich wrote, “Dream big, work hard, learn everyday, enjoy life and be true to yourself.” SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Gingrich campaign visits Cartersville
Former U.S. Speaker of the House and presidential nominee candidate Newt Gingrich made a stop in Cartersville Thursday in his bid for the Republican nomination. Speaking to a packed house of member...
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Tomas Realty Investors Inc. has recently purchased The Shops at West Avenue, offering unique leasing opportunities. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
New investor, developer offers unique incentives
Starting his first development in Cartersville, Tomas Jorglewich, of Tomas Realty Investors, brings with him a unique opportunity for budding entrepreneurs. Jorglewich founded his retail developmen...
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