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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. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News
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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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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Airport's economic impact strong despite economy
A recent article from Georgia Public Broadcasting News explored impacts of the economic recession on community airports finding that most public-use facilities have been hit hard by the recession, ...
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Danielle Spradlin with her daughter Sophia Rose, left, and Alison King and her daughter Elizabeth participated in last year’s Big Latch On. SKIP BUTLER/The Daily Tribune News, File
Big Latch On returns to Cartersville Aug. 4
To promote World Breastfeeding Week, Jacky Souders is encouraging nursing mothers to participate in the United States' second synchronized Big Latch On event. Hosted locally by the Cartersville res...
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Cartersville introduces new website bidding notification system
Service and product providers looking to do business with the city of Cartersville are now able to sign up for automatic notifications. The system update will simplify the internal process for city...
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Sgt. Kyle Tanner, Commander of Georgia State Patrol Post 3 in Cartersville. DAYTON P. STRICKLAND/The Daily Tribune News
A real trooper: Tanner brings quiet presence as GSP Post 3 commander
A meeting with Sgt. Kyle Tanner leaves an impression -- one of a man who is soft-spoken but direct, a law enforcement leader outside the limelight. Named the commander of Georgia State Patrol Post ...
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Daily Tribune News wins Georgia Press Association award
The Daily Tribune News last week received a first-place award from the Georgia Press Association. Managing Editor Jessica Loeding took the top award in the investigative reporting category for the ...
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