Service dog arrives to help Bartow toddler After months of preparation, planning and high anticipation the Wilson family has added a new addition to its clan —one with four legs and a tail.
Shadow, a black Labrador retriever, arrived at the...
Annual Duck Derby comes to Cartersville By Monica Burge
mburge@neighbornewspapers.com
The 12th annual Duck Derby is less than two weeks away and although the event has long been a Bartow County tradition, this year is slated to be uniqu...
Cartersville church celebrates milestone Even before the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1868, some slaves living in Bartow County believed they would be free.
They were encouraged by the Rev. Jeffery Milner, who is credited with ...
AIDS Walk this weekend in Cartersville In the midst of the omnipresent reminders of the seriousness of HIV and AIDS, the AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia has become the beacon of hope and inspiration for those affected by the disease ...
Cartersville man pens book to fight childhood obesity artersville resident Tom Etheridge said what began as a routine wellness check for his oldest son last August has since propelled his family on a journey that has changed their lives forever.
“Whe...
Latest Stageworks production opens at Grand Theatre Friday The latest Stageworks production, which debuts Friday at the Grand Theatre, is a poignant tale about six friends who manage to preserve their friendship in the midst of life’s challenges.
“First Ba...
Atlanta Steeplechase in Kingston this weekend The springtime tradition of Atlanta Steeplechase returns to Kingston Downs Saturday.
The 48th annual Steeplechase features activities and attractions that will be a draw for the entire family.
Gu...
Historic Lincoln letter asset to Booth Museum s early Americans moved west in the early 1800s, the natives who inhabited the land were forced to co-exist with their new neighbors, who claimed the vast territory as their own.
In 1857, the U.S. ...
Etowah Indian Mounds site of barbacoa Three hundred torches will light the night sky Saturday at the Etowah Indian Mounds in a special Barbacoa.
Barbacoa, which in Spanish means “barbecue,” is the first dinner co-hosted by Friends of t...
Odds & Ends looks to serve Bartow County When a storm swept through Bartow County in April 2011, Linda Crist was hundreds of miles away on a business trip in South Carolina.
Crist said she immediately thought of her mother, Marta Kudriczy...
Bartow Genealogical Society hosts workshop Robert Crowe has been researching family history since the 1970s.
He has learned a lot about his family’s past, but in spite of his extensive knowledge, he said there are still some holes yet to be...
Bartow Village to debut at Atlanta Steeplechase The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority, looks to establish a presence at the 48th annual Atlanta Steeplechase April 13.
Held...
Cartersville preschooler, mom head to national championship Like all parents, Aaron and Amanda Payne hope their children pick up on their good habits.
Though they are still young, Ms. Payne believes the message is starting to materialize in her 4-year-old d...
Annual Duck Derby kicks off Want to be a Duck Derby sales team this year? Don’t miss your chance to sell ducks and make a difference in the lives of thousands of children in our community.
Advocates for Children kicks off t...
Wedding exhibit opens at Bartow History Museum One of the oldest known rituals, the centuries old tradition of holy matrimony, has been ever-evolving through the years.
Cultural influences and family customs bind bride and groom tying the knot...
Service dog will aid Bartow toddler Madilyn Wilson was born a happy and healthy baby on April 28, 2011.
But at 14 months old, her mother Jennifer Wilson suspected something was wrong.
“I didn’t realize at the time the severity,” sai...
Santini on hot seat for annual roast The New Frontier of Bartow County will host its 40th annual Walter A. Johnson Sr. Celebrity Roast March 15 at 7 p.m., in the Clarence Brown Conference Center.
This year’s “roastee” will be Carters...
Cartersville artist thrives through work Berlene Howard is a constant swirl of motion, always moving, never sitting still long enough to let the dust settle.
The 78-year-old Cartersville resident has lived an active life that has left he...
Adairsville HIgh School director of bands inspires students Rows of gleaming trophies line the walls of the band room at Adairsville High School.
They are a testament to the rich music history at the school.
It’s a history that director of bands, Kevin Brow...
Bartow March of /Dimes hosts kickoff On New Year’s Eve of 2011, Andrew and Callie Palmer were excited for two reasons.
First off, they were the expectant parents of their first child and secondly, they were off to Atlanta to ring in t...
Cartersville church hosts Mardi Gras party Church of the Ascension is hosting its annual Mardi Gras party Saturday at 7 p.m.
Held at Stonewall Manor in Cartersville, the event features an evening of fun and dancing for a good cause.
“We’ll...
Bartow native named associsate dean at Chattahoochee Tech Pine Log native Shane Evans has always been the kind who works best by flying under the radar.
“I’m a behind-the-scenes type of person,” Evans said.
Known for his penchant for citing inspirational ...
Adult winter reading program at Cartersville library kicks off Winter officially arrived nearly a month ago, but while the temperatures have been relatively mild, there will be brisk, cold days in the coming months.
This makes the season the perfect time to ge...
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