The project includes five miles of sidewalks connecting county schools, recreation areas, and houses with matching money coming from the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant is funded with 80 federal money and 20 percent local.
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Bartow Property Owners Get Tax Relief in Vote
“I was surprised at an 89 percent vote, but I shouldn’t have been,” McKalip said. “The citizens here are smart and know what’s going on.”
Volunteers Organize to Promote Nov Tax Vote
The new version doesn’t allow for opting out and that is version on the November ballot.
Bartow County Unites in Kirk Celebration
Many in Bartow County had never heard of conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk before his tragic death from an assassin’s bullet Sept. 10. Those who had heard of him…
Bartow County Republicans Plan to Grow
“People are ready to get back to business and the Republican Party – all of our values represent what is great about America,” Beverly Peyton, Bartow County GOP chair.
Population Decreases Hurt Georgia Counties
In Northwest Georgia, Dade, Walker, Whitfield and Chattooga Counties have a 5 percent or less change, according to 2020 numbers.
Grassroots Group Wants to Get More to Vote
“Cartersville and Bartow school boards decided they wanted to take as much tax money from you as they possibly can for the rest of your lives in the home, so they opted out,” McKalip said.
Proposed Hwy. 20 Development a Long Way Off
“A lot of people have to weigh in on this project,” he said.
Commissioner Stands by Rezoning Decisions
Taylor says homeonwers will benefit from increased tax base Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor doesn’t see any downsides to approving things like warehouses and data centers. He said the best…
Taylor: Decision on Spring Place Road Is Legal
Many living in Bartow County were aghast when Commissioner Steve Taylor approved a data center proposal for 75 acres on Spring Place Road near White. Their reaction is primarily because…

