This winter has been a sicker one than most remember with practically everyone knowing someone who has had either a severe cold, flu, COVID, or some other type of illness….
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Animal Shelters Face a National Crisis
Those scrolling social media in recent months may notice an uptick in pleas from rescue groups and animal shelters to save dogs and cats on the euthanasia list. The truth…
Property Assessment Bill Raises Questions of Local Services Funding
A bill that aims to provide property tax relief by limiting assessments is pending in the Senate Finance Committee amid concerns from the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) that it…
Egg Candling Class Coming to Bartow
From UGA Extension Bartow County We have scheduled an Egg Candling Class: CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA (BARTOW COUNTY) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th, 2024 OLIN TATUM AGRICULTURE BUILDING 320 WEST CHEROKEE AVENUE CARTERSVILLE, GA…
Truck and trailer set grass fires for miles
On January 5, 2023 this truck pulling a trailer full of pallets was dragging on the roadway causing grass fires to ignite all along US 411/GA 20 from Bartow County…
Bill Offers Bathroom Exclusivity to Two Genders
Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (R – Bartow County) introduced a bill on the first day of the Georgia General Assembly Monday that would separate boys and girls in restrooms and other…
Georgia Offering Help with Mortgage
Georgia Offering Help With Mortgage Those who are behind in their mortgage may be able to get relief through Georgia Mortgage Assistance. This program, aimed at helping those who were…
Pro-Palestine Rally at the Georgia Capitol
Those planning to visit the Georgia State Capitol for its opening day Monday should take safety precautions. There is a pro-Palestine rally scheduled there beginning at 10 a.m. The rally…
Georgia General Assembly 2024
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly opens on Monday, Jan. 8, and this year should prove to be a robust session with discussion on several controversial issues that will play into…
Important School Choice Info
The Bartow County School System released the district’s 2024-25 application process for attending school Out of District or Out of Zone. Additional information is available at their website: http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us All…