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Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Instructor Sgt. Richey Harrell, center, works with Adairsville Police Department Officer Matt Bogue, right, during active shooter training Tuesday at Adairsville Middle School. Cartersville Medical Center Security Director Bob Goodner plays the gunman in the mock scenario showing how to search rooms during a shooting situation.
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Active shooter: Officers train for the unthinkable
*Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series on education and training for local law enforcement. Thirteen years and 18 miles apart, three suspects in two Colorado shooting sprees leave 24 dea...
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No injuries in tractor trailer crash that snarls I-75 traffic for hours
There were no injuries in a tractor-trailer crash Friday evening on I-75 at mile marker 280, but there were severe traffic delays. Georgia State Patrol reports a 2011 Freightliner jackknifed at the...
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Georgia Rural Carrier of the Year Carol Hembree sorts Friday’s mail at the Adairsville Post Office.
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USPS stars shine in Adairsville
Employees of the Adairsville Post Office gathered in celebration Friday morning recognizing the efforts of two of their own. Adairsville Postmaster Vanessa Meek was surprised with a retirement part...
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Bartow Health Access client Mary Ledford, left, is being assisted by nurse navigator Gail Deckard, RN, who helps Ledford obtain a doctor’s appointment so she can refill her medication.
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Building dedication, radiothon on tap for Bartow Health Access
In honor of the Rev. Louis Tonsmeire Sr.'s contributions to Bartow Health Access, the nonprofit's building will be named The Tonsmeire Center on Thursday. The 9 a.m. dedication ceremony will occur ...
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Cartersville holds first readings on fee, fine amendments
Cartersville on Thursday heard two first readings on amendments to ordinances that will change the city's fines and fees schedule. Finance Director Tom Rhinehart said the city discussed the changes...
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Austin Bennett is a past winner of the Animecon cosplay contest held at the Cartersville library. Bennett portrayed his favorite comic book character, the Joker. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, file
Library's Animecon to draw enthusiasts
When thousands gathered for Comic-Con International last weekend in San Diego, the Bartow County Library System was gearing up for its fifth annual Animecon to be held Saturday. "We've had a great...
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Selah Archer enjoys refreshments after completing a free ballet class last year at the Steps of Faith Dance Studio that was offering free instruction to celebrate National Dance Day. The Cartersville dance studio will offer the same opportunity this year. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, file
Steps of Faith Dance Studio promotes National Dance Day
For the second year, Cartersville's Steps of Faith Dance Studio is looking forward to celebrating the art of dance on National Dance Day. "Last year's was a great success," said Julie Reeves, artis...
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Kingston garbage truck funds go into reserves
Proceeds from Kingston's sale of its garbage truck will be deposited into the city's reserve operating fund, council members decided Thursday night during a called meeting. The council had debated ...
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United Way seeks participants for sporting clay tourney
With the eighth annual Dennis Grogan Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament set for Aug. 18, participants currently are being sought for the United Way of Bartow County benefit. To be held at Barnsley G...
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Thomas Gilbert prepares to hit Derrick Chapman as Kady King watches in a rehearsal scene for “Bye-Bye Birdie.” The production next week is part of The Grand Theatre’s 2012 Summer Music Theatre Camp program. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
'Bye-Bye Birdie' to open July 27
The Grand Theatre's Senior High Theatre Camp will present the hit Broadway musical "Bye-Bye Birdie" July 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and July 29 at 2:30 p.m. "Bye-Bye Birdie" is the story of music agent Al...
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Economic development mid-year report reveals results
While some companies choose to go public with investments and expansions, others will choose to remain private about improvement projects and corporate plans. A mid-year project report from Carters...
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Euharlee discusses plans for sewer system
Construction on Euharlee's sewer system will not start for five years, as it could take Bartow County that long to gather funding, said Planning and Zoning Administrator Ron Goss during the council...
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Cartersville Fire Chief Scott Carter leads guests on a tour of the city’s new public safety building in the fire truck bay area.
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City officials tour new public safety headquarters
Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, City Manager Sam Grove and members of the city council were given their first look at the new public safety building on Cassville Road Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief...
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Avian Brown
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Brown vies for Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia title
As the Distinguished Young Women of Georgia Scholarship Program approaches, Avian Brown has her sights set on becoming the fifth Bartow County representative to claim the state title. If she were t...
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Daniel Martin Schultz
Mr. Daniel Martin Schultz, 59, of Cartersville, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at his residence. For the full obituary, please see the print or e-edition. Please visit www.jenningsfuneralhome.com to...
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