Francis Lankford, law enforcement officer preached respect Sep 30, 2009
Most of the time, he was assigned to post No. 3 in Cartersville ... Francis G. Red Lankford, 98, of Cartersville died Friday at the Maple Ridge Health Care Center of Cartersville from natural causes ... The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Wireless Zone seeks to make inroads in metro Atlanta Sep 25, 2009
In August, the Cartersville resident opened a franchise of Wireless Zone in Canton and is now an agent for Verizon Wireless. The store is only the second Georgia outpost of the privately-held, Middletown, Conn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Atlanta floods scatter several high school football games Sep 25, 2009
Cartersville at LaFayette: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Alpharetta at Walton, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Populating college programs Sep 24, 2009
Class AAA (137) 1-AAA (15) Perry (7), Peach County (4), Westover (2), Cairo (1), Dougherty (1) 2-AAA (28) Shaw (9), Carver (7), LaGrange (5), Troup (4), Northside (2), Kendrick (1) 3-AAA (9) Baldwin (4), Burke County (2), Washington County (2), West Laurens (1) 4-AAA (12) Woodward Academy (4), Mary Persons (3), Maynard Jackson (2), Spalding (2), Jackson (1) 5-AAA (35) Cedar Grove (5), St. Pius (5), Washington (5), Grady (4), Dunwoody (3), McNair (3), Carver (2), North Atlanta (2), Riverwood (2),... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The harm in pharmacy misfills Sep 20, 2009
A 27-year-old woman who was prescribed an anti-anxiety medication for an allergic condition instead received a powerful heart drug from a Kmart pharmacy in Cartersville. The woman was hospitalized for three days after suffering a reaction to the drug. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hog needs to be taught some respect Sep 19, 2009
How long of a drive from Cartersville to Augusta. Dawgfan 4 life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Discuss matchups Sep 18, 2009
Carver-Atlanta vs. St. Pius Mt. Zion-Jonesboro vs. Griffin Carrollton vs. Whitewater Cartersville vs. Westminster East Coweta vs. Creekside Tucker vs. Miller Grove Norcross vs. North Gwinnett Dacula vs. Central Gwinnett Kell vs. Roswell. WEEK 4 SCOREBOARD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bama has many options in Super 11 commitment Blake Sims Sep 15, 2009
Georgia commitment Da Rick [pronounced duh-REEK] Rogers of Calhoun added to his extensive highlight reel when he hurdled a Cartersville defender Knowshon Moreno-like during the Yellow jackets 38-10 victory. Otherwise it was a quiet night for the AJC Super 11 player with 5 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tellus Science Museum joins Smithsonian Affiliate Program Sep 13, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum joins a prestigious collection of museums as a member of the Smithsonian Affiliations Program. (PR Newswire)
Preps: Scores Sep 13, 2009
Calhoun vs Cartersville CSS. Go Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grayson-Dacula game headlines Prospects on Parade Sep 12, 2009
Calhoun at Cartersville: This is the game being broadcasts by Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS) tonight. So set your DVR if you re interested in getting a look at Calhoun s Da Rick Rogers, who s considered the top receiver prospect in the state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preps: Top games Sep 11, 2009
Calhoun at Cartersville When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Weinman Stadium, Cartersville Records, rankings: Calhoun is 2-0 and No. 2 in Class AA; Cartersville is 1-1 and unranked in AAA. Last meeting: Cartersville won 17-7 in 2008 ... Nance Nash passed for 229 yards last week in Calhouns 35-7 victory against Ridgeland, the defending champion from Region 6-AAA, in which Cartersville plays ... Cartersville was held to 91 yards of total offense and six first downs in its 7-0 loss to Rockmart last... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Public-private reservoir plan has support Sep 7, 2009
It would also mean less water coming down the river to meet the needs of Cherokee County, Cartersville and Cobb County and, ultimately, Rome. The reservoir proposal is the latest, though not necessarily the strangest, use for the Dawson Forest 50 miles north of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Glad you asked: the Bulldogs, position-by-position Sep 5, 2009
Scouting report: Georgia appears set on Richard Samuel a 6-foot-2, 224-pound, 18-year-old, sophomore tailback from Cartersville as the starter at Knowshon Moreno s old spot. Samuel is a physical runner who might be able to carry a heavy load, but other tailbacks also figure to find roles as Georgia tries to replace Moreno s 1,400 rushing yards and 392 receiving yards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGAs Cox is Exhibit A for recruiting considerations Sep 3, 2009
Matt Stewart will be calling games the Dalton-Sprayberry game this Friday and the Calhoun at Cartersville on Sept. 11. UGA commitment Jalen Fields plays defensive end while dynamic wide receiver commitment Da Rick Rogers plays for Calhoun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oh captain, your captain Sep 3, 2009
8:52 pm September 2, 2009, by Doug Roberson. Coach Paul Johnson said on Wednesday that the team will name three captains on Thursday for Saturday s season-opener against Jacksonville State. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Cartersville Pioneer Days, Sept. 4-7, includes arts and crafts, family rides and games, a parade, a performance by the Georgia Satellites, fireworks, dancers and more. 770-974-9033, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Will UGAs Samuel become a star? Aug 29, 2009
Georgia may have found that guy in Samuel, the sophomore from Cartersville. I m hearing reports that Samuel (6-2, 218) has shown the strength and power to run through defenders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlanta Braves: Another loss to the Padres should we wave bye-bye to our Wild Card chances? Aug 28, 2009
Atlanta Braves: Another loss to the Padres should we wave bye-bye to our Wild Card chances. Atlanta Braves: Another loss to the Padres should we wave bye-bye to our Wild Card chances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Friday's games Aug 28, 2009
Cass at Cartersville; Dalton at Calhoun; Southeast Whitfield at Northwest Whitfield; East Paulding at Rome; Cherokee at Sequoyah; Woodland-Bartow at Adairsville; Allatoona at South Paulding; Haralson County at Hillgrove; Washington at Hiram; LaFayette at North Paulding; Osborne at Pebblebrook; Pepperell at Paulding County; Lassiter at Sprayberry; Murray County does not play ... Heritage-Catoosa at Sonoraville; LaFayette at North Paulding; Coosa at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe; Ridgeland at Gordon... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Richt: Samuel 'solid No. 1' at tailback Aug 22, 2009
The 6-foot-2, 216-pound Cartersville product actually moved to the head of the Bulldogs tailback pack, Richt said, when he rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on five carries in Georgia's first preseason scrimmage Aug. 12. He also scored on a 70-yard reception. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Richt: Samuel No. 1 back Aug 22, 2009
Samuel, a hard-running 6-foot-2, 218-pounder from Cartersville, entered preseason practice in competition with four other tailbacks, but he has gradually separated himself from the field. Since Caleb King was sidelined with a hamstring injury last week, Samuel had been sharing first-team reps with Carlton Thomas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Civil War historian Scaife dies Aug 21, 2009
William R. Bill Scaife, 82, of Lake Allatoona, died Monday from complications of heart and kidney failure at Heartland Hospice in Cartersville. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Sunrise chapel at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New reservoir proposed for North Georgia Aug 21, 2009
Cook said tapping into a river system outside of metro Atlanta to serve thirsty Atlantans also would draw strong opposition from downstream communities that depend on the Etowah basin, including Cartersville and Rome. Pages: 1. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Siblings close now; siblings close later? Aug 21, 2009
They ve both gone or are going to KSU as well, and both are still living in Cartersville with mom and dad (youngest turns 19 next week). Only time any of us have ever been in the hospital for any length of time so far was when me and the middle bro were pretty well trashed from a car wreck where I very nearly got the two of us killed - youngest bro had a couple of cuts, but I was in the hospital for about 72 hrs or so, middle bro was there for a week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Local stars sign baseball deals Aug 19, 2009
com Donavan Tate, a Cartersville High grad taken third overall by the San Diego Padres in the June draft, participated in preseason football practices at North Carolina ... Tate, a Cartersville High grad taken third overall by the San Diego Padres in the June draft, leaves Wednesday from San Diego for rookie ball in Peoria, Ariz ... according to Cartersville coach Stuart Chester. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Top picks push teamsto deadline Aug 18, 2009
Boras also was attempting to negotiate deals for Dustin Ackley (a North Carolina All-American taken No. 2 by Seattle); Donovan Tate (an outfielder from Cartersville High in Georgia selected No. 3 by San Diego who was also a UNC football recruit); Jacob Turner (a right-hander from Westminster Christian in Missouri taken No. 9 by Detroit); Grant Green (a Southern Cal shortstop drafted No. 13 by Oakland); and LeVon Washington (an infielder from Buchholz High in Florida taken by Tampa Bay). San... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nationals sign No. 1 pick Strasburg Aug 18, 2009
Outfielder Donavan Tate from Cartersville son of former Georgia running back Lars Tate agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres worth approximately $6. 25 million. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nats, Strasburg Highlight Deadline Deals at $15M Aug 18, 2009
25 million signing bonus for Donavan Tate, a center fielder from Cartersville High School in Georgia selected No. 3 by San Diego; a $5. 5 million, six-year contract for Jacob Turner, a right-hander from Westminster Christian Academy in Missouri taken ninth by Detroit; and a $2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Friars sign No. 3 overall Draft pick Tate Aug 18, 2009
A product of Cartersville High School and son of former NFL running back Lars Tate, Donavan Tate also had an opportunity to play football for the University of North Carolina, but chose to ink a deal with San Diego and begin his professional baseball career instead. "We have identified a need for athleticism, particularly in the outfield, when playing at PETCO Park," Padres executive vice president/general manager Kevin Towers said. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres confident they'll ink top pick Tate Aug 17, 2009
The Padres have other business to attend to other than Tate, who was picked third overall out of Cartersville High in Georgia in June's First-Year Player Draft. Also unsigned is another prep outfielder, Everett Williams, their second-round pick, who has committed to the University of Texas. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
JonHeymanThe Daily Scoop Nationals running out of time to sign prized prospect Strasburg. Aug 15, 2009
Boras' top clients this year include picks No. 1, 2, 3, 9, 13 and 30 in the first round, and while pick No. 3, Cartersville, Ga. high school outfielder Donavan Tate, is thought to be closing in on a deal with the Padres, it's uncertain if any of the others are close. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Aug 15, 2009
Pictured above: Bryan Hope, Gary Walker, Jeff Hopper and Ainsley Liken with Tift Area Academy student Elizabeth Holland and Cartersville High School student Tyler Bishop. HOWARD RECEIVES AWARD: SPO Tony Howard received the Michael K. Connor Public Service Award at the National Community Capacity Development Office Conference in Tampa, Fla. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lars Tate couldnt be more proud of son Donavan Aug 15, 2009
That came after the Cartersville High graduate signed a scholarship to play football at North Carolina in February. To bring you up to date, Donavan showed up late to the Tar Heels preseason camp this past weekend, worked out with the team for three days, then came home to Cartersville this past Wednesday ... He did not marry Donavan s mother, Tracy Sims, who lives in Cartersville, and doesn t see Donavan every day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Scrimmage Schedule Aug 15, 2009
Region 7 8/13 Northwest Whitfield vs. Ridgeland (Chattanooga) 8/14 Allatoona vs. Mt. Paran Christian 8/14 Dalton @ Coosa 8/14 Hiram @ Harrison 8/14 Murray County vs. Gilmer 8/14 Paulding County @ Rockmart 8/14 Rome vs. Calhoun 8/14 Sequoyah @ Etowah 8/21 Cass vs. Adairsville 8/21 Hillgrove vs. North Cobb 8/21 North Paulding vs. Mt. Zion-Carroll 8/21 South Paulding vs. Stone Mountain 8/21 Sprayberry @ Kell 8/21 Woodland-Cartersville @ Cartersville Not Confirmed Osborne vs. Forest Park ... Region... (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
Cartersvilles Tate showed up at UNC, but for how long? Aug 13, 2009
Cartersville s Tate showed up at UNC, but for how long ... Cartersville s Tate showed up at UNC, but for how long ... Cartersville's Donavan Tate and his agent Scott Boras have the San Diego Padres in an unenviable position. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tate returns home to Cartersville from UNC, mulls future Aug 13, 2009
It appears imminent that the North Carolina football signee and San Diego Padres baseball draftee from Cartersville may be close to signing a baseball contract ... Donavan Tate, an incoming freshman from Cartersville, Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tate, Bryant No Longer with FB Program Aug 13, 2009
Donavan Tate, an incoming freshman from Cartersville, Ga. has left North Carolinas football training camp to consider an offer to play baseball with the San Diego Padres. (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC QB prospect Tate considering MLB offer Aug 13, 2009
Tate was a touted quarterback prospect from Cartersville, Ga. but he was also the third overall pick in the baseball's amateur draft this summer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Cartersville man loses 55 pounds Aug 12, 2009
Jim Brown, 39, of Cartersville loses 55 pounds ... He and his wife live in Cartersville and are expecting their first child, a daughter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
UNC defense looking good Aug 12, 2009
Tate, from Cartersville, Ga. was the third overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft in June. (News & Observer -- Sports)
State Gets FEMA Fire Safety Grants Aug 11, 2009
The most recent Georgia recipients included Lumpkin County Fire/EMS, and fire departments in Jekyll Island, Sandy Springs and Cartersville. The program supports projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Western LL Finishes On High Note Aug 11, 2009
The 13-14 year old All-Stars demolished Alabama 20-2 in Southeast District play in Cartersville, Georgia. The win gave Western a 1-2 record in pool play but that was not good enough to move the team into the semi-final round of the tournament. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Downtown Restaurant Week extended through Sunday | More deals Aug 11, 2009
I saw this post by Jennifer on : Free in Cartersville this weekend. This would be a great, free outing for the kids, proving that life doesn t have to stop just because school is back in session. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tate Expected at Camp on Saturday Aug 8, 2009
Tate has been considered a long shot to lace up his cleats for the Tar Heels ever since he committed back on Dec. 3 as a four-star athlete that starred at Cartersville (Ga. High School at quarterback and safety. (InsideCarolina.com)
Friday Practice Notes Aug 8, 2009
The Cartersville, Ga. prospect was drafted third overall by the San Diego Padres as an outfielder, and has until August 17 to sign with the club. (Tarheelblue.com)
Iraq veterans shred painful memories into paper Aug 7, 2009
The 25-year-old soldier from Cartersville joined a handful of Iraq veterans at a Savannah art studio last week to destroy uniforms that had become painful reminders of their combat experience, using them to create something new. The young vets mixed the jigsaw pieces with water and beat them into pulp to make sheets of paper -- blank canvasses on which they could write, paint or screen images to tell their war stories. (The Augusta Chronicle)
View the complete 2009 ESPNU 150 » Aug 6, 2009
6'2" 195 GA Cartersville H.S. (GA) 90 82 TE 6'5". 240. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Officials to Hold Meetings on Conservation Plan Aug 5, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scheduled a meeting on the Etowah Aquatic Habitat Conservation Plan for Tuesday night in Cartersville and another for August 11 in Canton. The plan, drawn up by local governments in the affected areas, aims to aid development efforts while also protecting the federally endangered Etowah and the threatened Cherokee darter. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
New law means new look at DOT wish list Jul 31, 2009
A redrawn Northern Arc from Cartersville to Gainesville. A seven-mile north-south tunnel under Atlanta, part of an 11-mile road from the I-285/I-675 interchange to the I-85/Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Two-minute drill: Fresh faces, hot workouts Jul 30, 2009
4:00 pm July 29, 2009, by Bill King. Carlton Thomas (photo by Olivia King). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
History From Our Files Jul 19, 2009
Richard Barton, 43, presently city manager of Cartersville, Ga. will become Bartow s city manager on Oct. 1, Mayor W.B. Geiger announced today. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Jefferson takes state crown, heads to World Series Jul 18, 2009
The only close game of the tournament for Jefferson was Monday night's dramatic come-from-behind win over Cartersville. The Purple Hurricanes jumped out to an early 5-1 lead and held it for most of the game until the Dragons exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. (Athens Banner-Herald)
‘Bad heroin’ said to be killing users in metro Atlanta Jul 18, 2009
An extraordinarily strong batch of heroin caused the overdose deaths of two 28-year-old men in Smyrna earlier this year, Detective Mitch Plumb said, and it contributed to recent overdose deaths in Roswell and Cartersville and possibly others in the metro area ... Plumb said he discovered a case in Cartersville in which three individuals injected heroin bought from the Midtown entertainment district. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Funeral Directors Jul 15, 2009
210 North Bartow Street Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 386-1313 ... 12 Collins Drive SE Cartersville, GA 30178 (770) 382-3030 ... 430 Cassville Road SE Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 382-0034. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Give: Paper & Cleaning products for children's shelter Jul 14, 2009
Cartersville, GA 30120 ... Donations can be made in person at 49 Monroe Crossing in Cartersville, GA. Monetary donations in any amount can be made on our website, %newline%www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
TigsTown '09 Draft Blog Jul 11, 2009
TigsTown's '09 Draft Blog. By Associate EditorPosted Jul 9, 2009. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Death Notices Jul 10, 2009
Joseph E. Lee Sr., 82, Cartersville, Ga. formerly of Benton Harbor, died July 4 at home. (The Herald-Palladium)
Joseph E. Lee Sr. Jul 10, 2009
He leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his loss, three sons: Lewis (Sonya) Lee of Atlanta, James Lee of Grand Rapids and Floyd (Rommietta) Lee of Cartersville; three daughters: Ophelia Lee of Benton Harbor, Mary Wilson of Lilbourn, Mo. and Debra Wilderness of New Madrid, Mo. (The Herald-Palladium)
Top Georgians Jul 6, 2009
Peachtree Road Race - 2009 ajc. Peachtree Road Race Results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
As state parks suffers, volunteers crucial Jul 5, 2009
Volunteering, said Damon Kirkpatrick, was like icing on the cake at the Cartersville park something to sweeten the experience of a visit ... She s especially incensed about curtailed hours at sites that focus on Georgia s Native American past, such as New Echota in Calhoun, where the Cherokee nation established a capital, and the Etowah Indian Mounds outside Cartersville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
View the complete class rankings » Jul 5, 2009
Miami claims top 2008 recruiting class - Insider - ESPN. Updated: June 1, 2009, 9:24 AM ET. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
2007 CRCT results Jul 5, 2009
The following districts are included: Atlanta, Barrow, Bartow, Buford, Carroll, Carrollton, Cartersville, Cherokee, Clayton, Commerce, Coweta, Cobb, Decatur, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gainesville, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Marietta, Paulding, Rockdale, Pickens and Spalding. Once you have searched for results, click on DETAILS, for more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Malcome commits to Georgia Jul 1, 2009
Furthermore, when you boys spout your academic superiority BS, let s keep in mind that GT linebacker Anthony Barnes was admitted to GT and enrolled in classes BEFORE GT rec d clearance from the NCAA;Barnes was later declared ineligible for admission by the NCAA, returned to Cartersville to take classes and some 18 mos later was able to enroll. Then we have the curious case of Lewis Clinch, basketball player. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Traveling teams occupy kids Jun 28, 2009
Twelve of the players selected in the first round of this month's major league draft played in last year's Tournament of Stars, including the third overall pick, center fielder Donavan Tate out of Cartersville (Ga. High. (News & Observer -- Sports)
