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Rain 80% - High 51
Tonight:
Rain 40% - Low 39
Tomorrow:
Rain 30% - High 48
Cartersville, Georgia
TOP NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
♦ CASSVILLE AREA HOME BURNS
♦ Cartersville Police will have automated external defibrillators
The Bartow Co. Fire Department was called to 10 Shotgun Rd.
around 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Homeowners Marcella and Jeff Wright
were burning wood in the fireplace when they noticed smoke coming from the attic. The fire had spread from the fireplace into the
attic and had extended into the second story crawl space. The fire
department estimated damage about $150,000.
in all patrol cars. They were purchased after the City Council approved the funds to equip each unit with the life saving devices.
Each police officer has been trained in the use of AED and CPR.
Officers who are usually first on the scene will be able to administer
life saving techniques and increase the survivability rate of a citizen
without delay.
♦ TEEN HIT BY TRACTOR TRAILER
♦ The Gordon Co. Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation
An Acworth teen is in critical condition after an accident around
8 p.m. Friday on I-75 at the 281 mile marker. The Ga. State Patrol
said Bret Dunham, 52, Acworth, was changing a tire and being helped
by his stepson, Chris Abernathy, 14, on the right shoulder of I-75
when a tractor trailer traveling north, left its lane and hit Abernathy.
Abernathy was airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at
Egleston. Charges are pending against the tractor trailer driver.
into the theft of SPLOST funds in the City of Ranger. On Saturday
the mayor of Ranger reported the theft of a significant amount of
funds from the municipal government. It is understood that the funds
were Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenue.
The amount believed to be missing exceeds $150,000. The investigation is focusing on an administrative employee as the primary
person of interest. The mayor and other elected officials are cooperating fully. Gordon Co. Sheriff's detectives expect to complete their
inquiry within a few weeks and it will result in a criminal prosecution.
♦ TASER NO MATCH FOR SUSPECT
Bartow Co. Sheriff's Deputies were called to 36 Shag Bark Dr.,
Cartersville, after a man tried to get into the basement of the home.
When officers arrived they heard a man yelling. Joel Dudley, II, 26,
walked from behind the house. The officer told him to get on the
ground and he refused many times before he was tased. After he
was tased several times and didn't comply officers had to force Dudley
to the ground. Dudley is charged with public drunkenness, prowling and obstruction of officers.
$2
Domestic
Beer
♦ Former NFL player, Robert Konrad, is in the hospital after he
fell off a boat and swam about 9 miles to the Florida shore. His boat
which was on auto-pilot, wound up in the Bahamas.
Swheat Market & Deli-5 E. Main St. (770-607-0067)
Fried Leek, Smoked Gouda, BBQ Sauce Grilled on Sourdough
Soup: Spanish Rice - Mac & Cheese with Ham - Black Eyed Pea & Okra Stew
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
College Football
Championship Game
Arlington, TX
(2) Oregon vs. (4) Ohio State
Lunch Feature
E Street Bar & Grill-120 S. Erwin (770-680-6604) Open 7 days a week
Slice of Pizza,Bowl of
Soup& Drink $6.95
Come join us for the game!! Wings and Beer Specials
$2.00 Drafts 50 cent wings
1/2 any hoagie
with a cup of soup &
Drink $10
Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. choice of 8 items for $8. Selections include:
Club Sandwich, Chicken Philly, Tavern Burger, Chicken Tenders,
Soup of the Day & Salad and more.
Tonight 8:30 p.m.
ESPN
SIXES TAVERN-650 Henderson Dr. (770-334-8998)
The City Cellar Restaurant-110 S. Museum Dr. (770-334-3170)
Today's Lunch Feature: Meatloaf
Lunch Feature $8.00 with a non-alcoholic beverage
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small price
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