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Youth Leadership marks semester's end
Thirty-five students from across the county have spent a portion of their time during this first half of the academic calendar pursuing personal development through the Cartersville-Bartow County C...
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Bartow Blotter 12-15
The following information -- names, addresses, charges and other details -- was taken directly from Bartow County Sheriff's Office jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or...
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Medicare open enrollment for Plans C, D concludes Dec. 31
With the open enrollment deadline drawing near, Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 31 to select the prescription drug or Advantage Plan option that best suits their needs. "There are so many di...
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Both sides rest in attempted rape trial
There were lots of twists and turns Tuesday in the trial of Jamie F. Evans, the 22-year old accused of attempted rape, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy and battery. Many witnesses were ...
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Many businesses hit by burglaries
Monday morning the owner of a repair shop on Nelson Street discovered the effects of a burglary which occurred over the weekend. Cartersville police reported that cash and goods stolen were estimat...
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Warming weather brings new concerns
A warming trend expected to begin today may seem like a blessing after a record-setting deep freeze, but along with the relief comes new worries. Today's projected high of 39 may feel warmer follow...
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Euharlee resident Scott Lowery demonstrates the “SnowAtHome” machine he purchased from a Connecticut company. Lowery says the outside temperature must be 27 degrees or below to make snow. He covered an area in his backyard 100 by 20 feet with more than 18 inches of snow Tuesday. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Making It Snow

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Bartow Blotter 12-14
The following information -- names, addresses, charges and other details -- was taken directly from Bartow County Sheriff's Office jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or...
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County school board says goodbye to three members
The Bartow County Board of Education held its last business meeting of the year Monday night at 6 p.m. During the meeting, several policies were approved and three of the five board members were re...
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Man arrested for throwing pizza at former spouse
A Bartow County Sheriff's deputy reported to a residence on Westwood Lane Sunday night in reference to simple battery and terroristic threats. After arriving on the scene, the complaintant advised ...
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Booth Artist Guild's work on display at Cartersville library
Artwork by the Booth Artist Guild will be on display in the Art Gallery at the Cartersville Public Library through Jan. 31. Patrons also will have the opportunity to meet the artists and ask quest...
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Paula and Sam Ferrante’s home in White has more than 20,000 lights. Additional lights cover the front yard landscape and include Christmas figures. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Outdoor lights illuminate Bartow's landscape
From White to Rydal to Emerson to Cartersville, festive lights are highlighting Bartow County's landscape. As revealed by two residents with illuminated yards, Christmas often is a time for adults ...
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Emerson to petition for renaming of section of Old Alabama Road
A road by any other name would solve several issues in Emerson. During Monday's Emerson City Council meeting, Police Chief Stan Bradley approached the council about petitioning Bartow County to ren...
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Child molestation case continues today
The alleged victim in the trial of Stephen Julius Toth testified Monday that she was 4 or 5 years old when the molestation began. The victim, now 11 years old, answered, "He touched my private are...
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Kingston city council rehires former City Treasurer
Though released from her duty with the city of Kingston in September, Kimberly Lovins was approved Monday as City Treasurer. Mayor Dexter Jones brought forth the item Monday receiving mixed respons...
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