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Jessica Tinsley reads her graduation speech. SPECIAL
Drug Court changes woman’s life
Like most young girls Jessica Tinsley had lots of hopes and dreams. "But they were buried under getting high," Tinsley said. Tinsley, 39, said she spent the last 10 years of her life addicted to dr...
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Bartow Blotter 12-28
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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While there is nothing unusual about snow in Bartow County, receiving it on Christmas Day has historical significance. Someone has made a snowman at the pond in Dellinger Park. DAYTON P. STRICKLAND/The Daily Tribune News
Bartow receives historical Christmas snow
Saturday's white Christmas is now on record as the first holiday snowfall since 1882. Although the high was slightly above freezing, snow accumulated on the frozen ground to create depths of 2 to 3...
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Local Realtor awarded for 40 years of service
Real estate has changed a lot in the past 40 years, but Cartersville has had a familiar face in the industry with Gene Vance. Recently awarded the Realtor Emeritus award by the Atlanta Commercial B...
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Recycled Christmas trees create fish habitats
Christmas trees bring seasonal festivities indoors but once the holiday has passed Keep Bartow Beautiful urges residents to recycle their live trees for use in fish habitats. Through a partnership ...
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Above, Mark Floyd greets his son, Logan, on their family farm in Adairsville. The Floyds were recipients of the Farm Family of the Year award. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Area residents, organizations record milestones in 2010
From The Grand Theatre celebrating 100 years to individuals receiving local and international recognition, 2010 presented Bartow residents and organizations with a bevy of opportunities to strive f...
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Bartow Blotter 12.24
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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Employees attending Kennesaw Transportation’s Christmas Open House Thursday listened to company speakers and socialized with fellow employees. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Kennesaw Transportation continues annual bonuses
$160,000 given for loyalty
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Mayor discusses holiday plans, city's vision for 2011
Growing up Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini remembers Christmas childhood memories consisting of lots of cookies and spending time with both sets of grandparents. Santini said his grandparents would...
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Man arrested in hit and run
A Cartersville police officer was dispatched to Middlebrook Apartments on Wednesday night in reference to a hit and run report. Upon arrival, he met with a driver for Bartow Cab who stated that he...
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Area could see white Christmas
Projections call for 2 to 4 inches of snow
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Marian Coleman, Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center curator, arranges an exhibit focusing on Kwanzaa, an African-American and Pan-African holiday that starts Sunday. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Noble Hill highlights principles of Kwanzaa
With its special exhibit on Kwanzaa, the Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center is striving to enlighten area residents about the significance of the African-American and Pan-African holiday. Created i...
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Bartow Blotter 12.23
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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Adairsville man arrested for sale of meth, firearm
The Adairsville Police Department arrested a man Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. John Alton Cox III, 22, was also charged with use of a communication device...
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Georgia Power rate hike approved
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a Georgia Power rate increase Tuesday that will take effect Jan. 1. An increase of $562.3 million will take place in 2011 raising the average resident...
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