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Dot Frasier, center, was honored Saturday with the Woman of History award from the Georgia Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs. Seated with her is, left, son Ken Frasier and, right, Bartow Education Foundation President Wayne Moore. MATT SHINALL/The Daily Tribune News
Cartersville hosts 95th annual BPW Club state conference
Women of influence from across the state made their way to Cartersville this weekend to attend the 95th annual state conference of the Georgia Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs. C...
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Denise Orr holds a garbage bag while her granddaughter, Sydney Orr, collects trash during an Adopt-A-Road cleanup on a 1.7-mile stretch of Bells Ferry Road in May. The effort was a part of Bartow’s Great American Cleanup, which collected 126,480 pounds of litter and discarded items from March to May. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Great American Cleanup efforts net 126,480 pounds of discarded items
For Jonathan Good, spearheading an Adopt-A-Road effort is an ideal way to help his neighborhood and community. Forming about a month ago, the group collects litter along a 1.7-mile stretch of Bells...
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Camp Invention participants Seth Fritz, from left, Dylan Hancock and Tyler Arnold put the finishing touches on the “duck chuck” they created mostly from used electronics they brought from home. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Young inventors take on challenges at camp
Last week, the Georgia Highlands College Cartersville campus proved it was not only a learning environment conducive to college students, but to first through sixth graders as well during the secon...
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Bartow County School Superintendent Dr. John Harper, left, and Board of Education Chairman Dr. Davis Nelson present Evelyn Willis with a certificate congratulating her on retiring after 40 years. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Educators honored at retirement luncheon
More than 55 retirees were recognized Thursday at the Bartow County Learning Center during this year’s Bartow County School System retirement celebration. Among those recognized were Evelyn Willis,...
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NorthSide Bank of Adairsville City Executive Lydia Adcock checks tags on desks as workers from Nivek Services move furniture back into the office. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Back to business: NorthSide Bank reopens after tornado
When the Jan. 30 tornado tore through northwest Georgia, more than 400 structures in Adairsville were damaged or destroyed. Among them was NorthSide Bank’s home office, which after more than four m...
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Bartow County Master Gardeners Venia Etta McJunkin, from left, Karen Capito and Mona Lewis tend to the compost station at the Pettit Environmental Preserve. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Pettit Preserve to offer Critter Carnival & Hike on June 15
From the Youth Fishing & Outdoor Camp June 7 to the Critter Carnival & Hike June 15, the Pettit Environmental Preserve is continuing to provide enriching experiences for the community. “The overall...
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One charged in connection with missing man found dead
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a local man in connection with remains found last week in Kingston that are believed to belong to a missing man. Jason Daniel Poston, 30, of Cartersv...
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Bartow County College and Career Academy CEO Dr. Paul Sabin talks about the academy and its benefits for the community at Thursday’s Eggs and Issues at the Adairsville Inn. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Adairsville Chamber hears BCCCA update
The Bartow County College and Career Academy will open its doors this fall as the county’s latest avenue for education and development, but the process to ready the academy for opening was advanced...
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Emerson couple rebuilds lives after Oklahoma tornado
For Jennifer Short and Jon Ellis, partners in business and in life, coming to terms with losing their Emerson-based horse-racing business during the May 20 tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla.,...
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Etowah Valley Humane Society kennel tech Michael Tant gives Bo a bath to get him ready for Woofstock where an adoption and other events will be held at the Cartersville Elks Lodge Saturday benefiting the organization’s animals. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Woofstock to benefit Etowah Valley Humane Society on Saturday
With Woofstock set for Saturday, Etowah Valley Humane Society Director Bryan Canty is looking forward to forging an ongoing partnership with Cartersville Elks Lodge No. 1969. “[The proceeds go] tow...
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Michael Ratcliff, left, helps his son, Ryo Ratcliff, load a bucket of catfish caught Monday at Dellinger’s annual Youth Fishing Day. MATT SHINALL/The Daily Tribune News
Youth Fishing Day draws crowd
Kids eager to land a giant catfish at Cartersville’s Dellinger Park gathered around the pond Monday for the annual Youth Fishing Day. Though early morning rain may have kept some at home, 127 youth...
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Voting underway for People's Choice Awards
As a multiple winner of the People’s Choice Awards, the Booth Western Art Museum continues to be a draw with local residents. Established in 2005 by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visi...
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Kingston well awaits state certification
Like a nagging blister that refuses to heal, Kingston’s water woes continue. In a regularly scheduled work session Monday, members of the city council heard city water system operator Billy Baker d...
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Paige Robbins conducts a frameworks activity with her students so they can develop a deeper understanding of geometric shapes. The lesson is part of the Common Core Math Georgia performance standards. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Robbins' goal is to make a difference
From an early age, Cartersville City Schools Teacher of the Year Paige Robbins said she knew she wanted to be a teacher. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Robbins is in her 16th year of educatio...
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Authorities: Summer peak time for auto break-ins
With the unofficial start of summer upon us, officials expect a spike in the number of automobile break-ins. Cartersville Police Department in early May released information after seeing the number...
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