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Mixed views on teen summer employment
By Mark Andrews mark.andrews@daily-tribune.com When performer Eddie Cochran sang about "Summertime Blues" in the late 1950s, he made light-hearted references to young people trying to make ends me...
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Community leaders to host commissioner, mayors prayer luncheon
By Matt Shinall matt.shinall@daily-tribune.com Sixteen years ago leaders from local governments, businesses and the faith community came together for a prayer meeting, beginning a lasting traditio...
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People's Choice Awards survey available online through Aug. 31
By Marie Nesmith marie.nesmith@daily-tribune.com Drawing more than 70 percent of its visitation from metro Atlanta, which includes Bartow County, Tellus Science Museum's appeal to area patrons is ...
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Franco Rossi, Aquafil USA president, by using rooftop solar panels, is looking for the sun to fulfill some of his company’s energy needs. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Aquafil USA installs one of state's largest solar panel systems here
By Matt Shinall matt.shinall@daily-tribune With an array of photovoltaic solar panels covering nearly half of the roof at Aquafil's Cartersville facility, the Italian company likely holds the reco...
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J.B. Tate, center, oversees the construction of the base where the Etowah marker is being erected. Matthew Smith, second from left, has a personal connection to the former town. His great-grandmother resided in its village when she was young. Below, Etowah’s rolling mill and village is illustrated. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Restored marker highlights town of Etowah
Once a bustling industrial center, the former town of Etowah has been reduced to one structure. Gradually diminishing from the public's consciousness, most of the 1800s town was destroyed during th...
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Death and mayhem continue on Bartow's roads
Staff Report Alton Lamar Vaughan, 39, of Cartersville lost his life Friday evening around 8:50 p.m. on Shotgun Road in a single vehicle accident in an evening full of motor vehicle accidents. He wa...
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BARTOW BLOTTER — 6.10
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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Guest speaker Jack Staver presents his views to the audience at Saturday’s T-SPLOST event in Cartersville. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Bartow Tea Party slams T-SPLOST
By John DeFoor Staff Writer The Bartow Tea Party sponsored a forum Saturday to discuss the T-SPLOST Tax Referendum, a topic that soon will be voted on throughout Georgia. According to www.t-splost...
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Hayden Collins
Republicans square off for state Senate District 52
In the July 31 primary election, Republicans Hayden Collins, David Doss and Chuck Hufstetler will vie for the state Senate District 52 seat, which covers Floyd County and portions of Bartow, Chatto...
Jun 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Laurie Weaver sometimes uses a stuffed animal to help explain addiction to clients. The Cartersville Center Inc. treats people with opiate addiction. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Cartersville Center seeks to continue aiding those battling addiction
With roots in Cartersville for nearly 20 years, Cartersville Center Inc. looks to continue their tradition of treating opiate addictions using a carefully monitored two-prong approach. CCI is separ...
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James Cochran
James Cochran, 86, of Marietta, passed away June 1, 2012. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, is in charge of arrangements -- www.mayeswarddobbins.com. For the full obituary,...
Jun 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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One killed in Adairsville crash
A collision involving two large trucks left one dead Thursday afternoon. According to Georgia State Patrol Public Information Officer Gordy Wright, about 3:25 p.m. a westbound Ford Mustang was stop...
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Tommy Loomis, who is applying for a weapons carry license, is fingerprinted by Lori Thurman. The prints are electronically transmitted to the GBI. The Probate Court performs an array of duties, which includes holding traffic court and processing marriage licenses. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Probate court holds steady with aid of technology
* Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing series that will look at Bartow County's budget by department. From birth to death and many things in between, Bartow's Probate Court serves as the recor...
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Brad Barrett, inventor of the GrillGrate, recently had four teams place in the top five at the World Championship Steak Cook-off in Magnolia, Ark., using his product. Matt Shinall/The Daily Tribune News
Local inventor smokes competition at World Championship Steak Cook-off
Brad Barrett didn't man any grills at the World Championship Steak Cook-off and he may not have received any trophies, but Barrett came home a winner four times over at the Magnolia, Ark., competit...
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Mary Clayton Gilbert
Gilbert prepares for America's Distinguished Young Woman program
By Marie Nesmith marie.nesmith@daily-tribune.com As America's Distinguished Young Woman program nears, Mary Clayton Gilbert is looking to conquer new territory. If she were to win, the Cartersvill...
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