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Emergency personnel establish a mobile command center just after 1 p.m. Friday at McKinney Campground off Kings Camp Road in Acworth. JESSICA LOEDING/The Daily Tribune News
Man drowns at Allatoona
A 35-year-old male drowned at Lake Allatoona about 11 a.m. Friday. The victim, who was swimming in the area of McKinney Campground, has been identified as Nathan Ray Swanson of Acworth, according ...
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Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, left, and Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown get acquainted with the camels at Scott and June Allen’s Pettit Creek Farms. The two government leaders will be mounting a camel for a ride in downtown Cartersville to support Relay for Life. Relay for Life fundraisers are being held throughout the county ranging from yard sales to motorcycle rides. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Relay for Life supporters offer creative fundraisers as event nears
For Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown and Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini, a successful Relay for Life fundraising effort will result in eyeing the community from the top of a camel. If the...
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Dylan Fitch
Car wash to benefit boy, 5, living with Arnold Chiari malformation
To help cover his medical expenses, the family of Dylan Fitch is organizing a benefit car wash this weekend. The fundraiser will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Taco Bell's parking lot, 4...
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Newt Gingrich signs a copy of a novel he co-authored for Beth and Greg Frisbee. The Frisbees asked that Gingrich inscribe in the book what he felt were the principles for a successful life and to address it to their 9-year-old daughter, Liza. Gingrich wrote, “Dream big, work hard, learn everyday, enjoy life and be true to yourself.” SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Gingrich campaign visits Cartersville
Former U.S. Speaker of the House and presidential nominee candidate Newt Gingrich made a stop in Cartersville Thursday in his bid for the Republican nomination. Speaking to a packed house of member...
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Tomas Realty Investors Inc. has recently purchased The Shops at West Avenue, offering unique leasing opportunities. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
New investor, developer offers unique incentives
Starting his first development in Cartersville, Tomas Jorglewich, of Tomas Realty Investors, brings with him a unique opportunity for budding entrepreneurs. Jorglewich founded his retail developmen...
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CTC extends payment deadline
Chattahoochee Technical College students have a little bit longer to pay tuition and fees for fall semester. The first deadline, originally set for July 29 at noon, has been postponed to Aug. 12 at...
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Representing the Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department’s lifeguards at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s lifeguard competition on Monday were, front row from left, Emily Williams, Kaitlin Kinney, Heather McCallister, Aquatics Coordinator Kristin Strickland; middle row, Shane Walters, Ashley Merchant, Hillary Harris, Adam Brawner, Orry Young; and back row, Zach Naelitz, Josh Downer, Perry Siniard, Sid McCallister and Hunter Myrick. Special
Cartersville lifeguards place in top 10 at state competition Monday
Stepping up to the test in unfamiliar territory, the Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department's lifeguards were among the top 10-finishers in a state competition Monday. Held at Old Salem Park ...
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Ally Schmanski, an upcoming first-grader at Mission Road Elementary, checks out books from the Cartersville Public Library on Wednesday. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Libraries want youth to take shot at reading
As summer break draws to an end, the Bartow County Library System and Atlanta Hawks are providing an incentive for children and teens to continue reading outside of school. "Our summer reading prog...
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Blacksmith Mauro Pradella demonstrates his craft this past spring during Red Top Mountain State Park’s Hills of Iron event. America’s Favorite Park contest is encouraging the public to vote for their best-loved recreational facilities that includes several in Bartow County. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Area sites among America's Favorite Park nominees
Currently under way, America's Favorite Park contest is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to vote for their best-loved recreational facilities. According to www.livepositively.com, "Only one park wil...
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Man arrested in connection with rape, burglary
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Cobb County man in connection with a reported rape. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, investigators were called in to assist in a burglary and ra...
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Bartow Blotter 7-27
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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Jeremy Huskins, working for Eagle Metal Roofing and Construction, works at the construction site where his cousin’s home is being rebuilt on Gaines Road. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Three months after tornado, life goes forward
Standing in the shade of a porch on Gaines Road, the sound of construction equipment and heavy machinery fills the air on a sweltering July afternoon. Just three weeks ago, there was no house on th...
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Armadillos are slow moving creatures with poor eyesight lending to a high fatality rate on busy roads. This armadillo, found on North Tennessee St., is among an increasing number of the creatures migrating into north Georgia. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
Armadillos advance into northern territory
Bartow County and other north Georgia communities are seeing an increase this year in armadillo sightings. Recent years have seen the local population grow along with complaints concerning their pe...
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Health department issues food inspection report
The following food service inspections were issued by the Bartow County Health Department from July 17 to 23: * Appalachian Grill, 14 E. Church St. in Cartersville, inspected July 22, 91/A; * Arby'...
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Bartow Business Association announces dissolvement
Formed in 2007, the Bartow Business Association announced last week it would be dissolving the organization and ending all functions. Membership numbers have declined in recent months due in part t...
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