10 individuals and organizations honored in celebration of Georgia’s creative community Dr. Randell E. Trammell Dr. Randell E. Trammell, a leader in youth and civic engagement, founded the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and holds numerous leadership roles across civic and educational boards. Trammell has been honored with awards like the Bill Bolling Nonprofit Leader [read more...]
Bartow is one of 74 counties in the state with unemployment rates of between 3.0% and 3.9%. According to data from the Georgia Department of Labor, Bartow’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October came in at 3.5% up from last month when the rate was 3.2%, the rate was 3.0% one year ago. Last month [read more...]
A Calhoun man leads Bartow Deputies on a high-speed chase. According to Bartow County Sheriff’s Office reports, around 1:30 Sunday, November 24th, deputies were dispatched to the Dollar Tree at Marketplace Boulevard in an attempt to locate a wanted person. Forty-five-year-old Terrance Lee Culberson had multiple active felony warrants and was traveling in a White [read more...]
Each year during the holidays we look forward to that perfectly prepared turkey waiting on the dinner table, like so many magazines and television commercials portray. Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents, that dream is not always a reality. That is why so many people are turning to deep frying [read more...]
A Tribute to the Life and Leadership of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability [read more...]
Canton, GA (November 23, 2024) – At the request of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cherokee County, GA. Charles H. Woodall, age 52, of Cartersville, GA, was shot and killed. No officers were injured. On Friday, November 22, 2024, at about 9:50 p.m., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s [read more...]
Euharlee, GA – The holiday season is officially here, and Euharlee is ready to spread cheer with two beloved community events: the 2024 Euharlee Festival of Trees and the annual Euharlee Christmas Parade. Presented by the City of Euharlee and hosted by Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, these events promise to light up the historic downtown [read more...]
A Massachusetts man is arrested in Bartow and charged with fleeing from police in a semi-truck. Thirty-one-year-old, Joshua Michael Rocha was jailed Wednesday and charged with willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, fleeing or attempting to elude officers, aggravated assault on a police officer, improper backing, interference with government property, and improper parking. On November [read more...]
BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (November 20, 2024) – Twelve Bartow County schools have garnered attention for being recognized as Literacy and/or Math Leader Schools by the Georgia Department of Education, celebrating their remarkable growth and achievements in reading and math. Bartow County Literacy Leader Schools are as follows: • Cloverleaf Elementary School (3rd Grade Gateway Growth) [read more...]
Cartersville, Ga. (Nov. 14, 2024) – The Hope Center, radiation oncology services at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, celebrated 20 years with cancer survivors in the community on Thursday, November 14. Over 100 guests, including patients, enjoyed dinner, entertainment and celebrated the center’s achievements and service to the community. “We are so proud of The Hope [read more...]
