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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 a ...
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Brooke Rucker accepts her award for being named DYW Bartow County Class of 2014 from Avian Brown. SPECIAL
Rucker captures DYW of Bartow County title
As the first black American to win the Distinguished Young Woman of Bartow County title, Brooke Rucker is hoping her achievement will help broaden the program’s participant base. “It’s always nice ...
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Euharlee council authorizes search for recreation director
After incorporating several changes in the job description, the Euharlee City Council authorized City Manager Trisha Sullivan to advertise for a recreation director beginning March 15. “I was loo...
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Bill Ferroli with Compliance Associates Inc., standing center, is joined by Bartow County Fire Department Division Chief of Training and Special Operations Dewayne Jamison, left, and Cartersville Fire Department Battalion Chief Ray King as he facilitates Monday’s crisis management exercises that included public safety, transportation, city and county officials, and other stakeholder participants. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Training day in Bartow: Disaster on the tracks
If a 15-car train carrying several hazardous materials derails and spills over in Bartow County, what would we do? In order to provide an answer for that question, various city and county entities ...
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Brenda Morehouse is president for the United Way of Bartow County. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Living United: Morehouse brings together community, nonprofits
Wrapping up another successful campaign, United Way of Bartow County President Brenda Morehouse has had little time to relax. The agency worked with local media outlets after the Jan. 30 tornado to...
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Woodland High School senior T.J. Eder reads from the Dr. Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham” to Melody Moore’s first grade class at Allatoona Elementary School. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Schools celebrate 'Read Across America'
Schools across Bartow County and the nation on Friday celebrated “Read Across America,” the annual reading event inspired by the late children’s author Dr. Seuss, who would have celebrated his 109t...
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Construction continues on the south end addition to the Cartersville Medical Center. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
CMC emergency department goes under the knife this week
As part of Cartersville Medical Center’s $30 million expansion and remodel, the hospital’s emergency department is undergoing a process of transformation. Currently, cranes, scaffolds and skid load...
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Madison Collins of Cartersville tells Renee Durdun, left, and Cindy Reddrick of Skillet and Spurs, his selection for lunch during last year’s Southeastern Chuck Wagon Cook-off part of the Booth Western Art Museum’s annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Booth marks 10th annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering
Strap on your boots, grab your 10-gallon hat and take a trip to the West without leaving Bartow County. The Booth Western Art Museum will host their 10th annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering March ...
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Ken McLeod, right, works to auction off a work bench at the Adairsville Recovery Benefit Auction. Approximately 300 lots were sold to benefit Adairsville residents still recovering from the Jan. 30 tornado. JASON LOWREY/The Daily Tribune News
Auction raises approx. $22,000 for tornado relief
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Adairsville residents gathered at the old Parkway Ford dealership on Ga. Highway 41 for an auction dedicated to helping their friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. By bidding...
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United Way of Bartow County signs indicating another year of exceeding its goal reflect the generosity of the Bartow County community. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
United Way surpasses goal, looks ahead
The United Way of Bartow County raised $518,267 in its 2012 “Be the Change” fundraising effort, surpassing its initial goal of $500,000. “United Ways across the country have an annual campaign and ...
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Odds & Ends fills a need while fulfilling a dream
When work took Cartersville resident Linda Crist far from home and family, she realized she likely was not the only person facing the same challenges and in filling a need found a way to return to ...
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Cartersville police arrested two people Friday morning on North Tennessee Street after the driver fled a traffic stop. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Chase ends with arrest of two
Two suspects who fled a traffic stop Friday morning were apprehended just a short distance away. According to Cartersville Police Department Public Information Officer Capt. Mark Camp, a Cartersvil...
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The following information — names
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 a ...
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Bartow County Fire Marshall Bryan Cox points out to COMSEC Systems owner Stewart Belisario an area that needs attention in a building Belisario is remodeling for his businesses. Bartow County on Feb. 20 adopted a new fee schedule for the Fire Marshall’s Office. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Fire marshal fees to address inspections, plan reviews
Not scheduled to take effect until Sept. 1, Bartow County on Feb. 20 adopted a new fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office. The ordinance outlines for Fire Marshal Bryan Cox’s office how charges...
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Adairsville homeowner John Beasley, center, speaks with experts on hand at Thursday's contractor fraud workshop hosted by The National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud. Pictured is, left, Allstate agent Bruce Thompson, Beasley, construction law attorney Kevin Veler and NCPHIF Executive Director Phae Howard. MATT SHINALL/The Daily Tribune News
Adairsville workshop warns against contractor fraud
As reconstruction efforts begin for victims of the Jan. 30 tornado that tore through Adairsville, experts came together Thursday for a workshop warning homeowners how to avoid being ripped off by c...
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