Bartow County residents were surprised this week to find Georgia Power service people in their yards. They are a part of a meter replacement project where old meters are being…
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Closures Dampen Memorial Day Plans
The closures only affect federal areas and doesn’t affect state park areas. All state parks and marinas and private marinas will remain open.
Want Summer Travel? Get Real ID First
American security isn’t just beefed up at the border. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem announced that Real ID is now required to take domestic flights and enter some…
New Georgia Law Prohibits Public Pet Peddling
The pet pipeline may reduce its flow with Gov. Brian Kemp signing a Georgia law preventing public sales from amateur animal breeders and others who find their pets with an…
Immigration Bond Set for Dalton College Student
The 19-year-old Mexican national at the center of the latest illegal immigration controversy will be home with her family in Dalton by Thursday night, according to her attorney. An judge…
Olive Garden Set to Open Memorial Day
The signs are up. The parking lot is ready. The door has open hours. Olive Garden is scheduled to open on Memorial Day, May 26, according to the company website…..
Data Center Proposal Up for Public Comment
Bartow Planning and Zoning gives Stilesboro project approval A proposed data center for Taff Road in Stilesboro got the approval from the Bartow County Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night….
Cobb County Sets Public Meeting on Wednesday
Cobb County is having a public meeting Wednesday, May 21, to discuss statistics on the impact that new housing is having on the county. The meeting will be from 2:30…
Hearing for Dalton Illegal Student is May 20
Father released from detention after paying immigration bond The father of a 19-year-old college student detained by ICE is back home after he paid his immigration bond, according to officials….
Gordon County citizens win warehouse fight
Development company pulls out after losing commission vote A development company with ties to Bartow County pulled out of a Gordon County project after citizens won over local officials with…