Rita Porter is in a festive state of mind. In the span of two days, she will celebrate a pair of birthdays — one more than two centuries in the making. On July 3, the Cartersville resident — whose home is adorned in red, white and blue decorations — turne... See more
Patriotic events around the county will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Some of the festivities, which are all taking place July 4, include Adairsville Celebrates America; an America 250 Pop-Up event at Friendship Plaza; Fourth of July Parade in Cart... See more
Mike Woodard will embark on a golf marathon June 28 to help supply children in Liberia with “quality, compassionate and accessible health care.” Through his fundraiser, titled The Record, the Cartersville resident will underscore the life-saving work of L... See more
Helping fuel young minds and bodies, the Bartow County and Cartersville school systems are aiming to supply nearly 400,000 free meals over the summer break. Like past years, families are not required to register in advance to receive this federally-funded... See more
As the nation prepares to celebrate Father’s Day, Bartow Family Resources is underscoring the significance of its EveryDay Dad program. “Our purpose statement is: To equip and empower fathers to understand their role and purpose, lead their families well,... See more