Cartersville officials gave a brief summary of preparations for winter storm predicted for this weekend before diving into a plethora of agenda items during its council meeting Thursday night. “We’re…
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City Council Continues with 2026 Contracts
City of Cartersville set to meet tonight in calendar change The Cartersville City Council voted to continue with the same law firm for municipal judges and continued Dan Porta’s contract…
Hotels/Motels Face New Tax Penalties
The biggest change, according to county administrator Peter Olson, is that the county can now legally file a lien against the property for uncollected taxes rather than file a lawsuit.
Creating Affordable Housing Requires Rezoning
He said he wanted to subdivide the acre out of his nearly 5 acres of family land and put a manufactured house on it for his daughter to live.
Request for Chemical Products land moves ahead
“I always wanted for this farm to be here forever. It’s a piece of heaven.”
Bartow County Commissioner Wraps Up Year
Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor wrapped up contracts and appointments during the last commissioner’s meeting for the year on Wednesday Dec. 3. An Emerson Streetscape Project task order was presented….
Cartersville Council Recognizes Police Chief
Public hearings on Switch land and Low-income housing held The Cartersville City Council Chamber was full Thursday morning with police officers as the city celebrated the retirement of Police Chief…
Black Friday Scammers Cost You Holiday Cheer
A Bartow County woman posted on the social app Nextdoor about her card being skimmed at a local gas pump. She found out about the scam when her card showed a $700 charge.
Thanksgiving Meal Is Cheaper This Year
“Farmers are still working to rebuild turkey flocks that were devastated by avian influenza, but overall demand has also fallen,” said AFBF Economist Faith Parum, PhD.
Cartersville Council Approves First Reading
The rezoning and annexation request of 84 acres by Switch breezed through its public hearing and first reading Thursday night at the Cartersville City Council meeting with no objections. An…