Listed below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about using Cartersville Patch. Don't see the answer you need? Post a comment or email Cartersville@Patch.com. FAQs • I have some news I'd like to share with the community. How do I do that? If you have news or information you would like to share, please click here to post it directly on Cartersville Patch. Upload photos and videos to supplement your post, and we'll feature it on our homepage, in our newsletters and via social media. • How do I get my event on Cartersville Patch's events calendar? If you have an event …

Have you ever sent a press release or announcement to the editor of Cartersville Patch and wondered when it was going to post? Well, our Patch sites are designed in a way that is easy for users to post their own announcements without having to wait for the editor to post it. It really is the best way to post your announcement or press release if you are a nonprofit agency, for-profit agency, government body or other group. Follow this video tutorial by Carlos Villatoro, a fellow Patch editor, to see how to do this, step by step. After you finish watching the video, consider using these …

There are some 2,500 business listings in the Cartersville Patch Directory. It's a useful resource providing contact information, hours of operation and a write up on each of the businesses. And Patch readers have the opportunity to rate the businesses on a scale of 1 to 5 with five stars being excellent and one star indicating a poor rating. Highlighted are five Cartersville businesses that need your feedback. If you've done business at one or more of the following, take a moment and give us your opinion. After clicking on the link to the business listing, look for "RATE THIS BUSINESS" …

The culmination of months of fund raising, 2013's Bartow County Relay for Life, event during which participants will honor cancer victims and survivors and raise awareness and money for a cure, is set for Sept. 6, at Dellinger Park in Cartersville. Thirty-two local teams, with a total of 96 participants, have already raised nearly $13,000, according to the American Cancer Society's event website. They include teams of volunteers from local groups and organizations, schools, churches and businesses. Relay teams (and any other local group or organization) can use Cartersville Patch for FREE to …

Whether you are a homeowner, church group, civic organization or sports team, you can let the Cartersville community know about your upcoming sale by posting it on our events calendar, for free. And if you are heading out on the garage-sale circuit, access the locations on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app. Learn the many ways you can share local news and happenings by browsing our "Patch 101" series. Here’s how to post your garage sale: Choose "Events" from the top tool bar on the Cartersville Patch homepage. Once on the events page, you can click "Add an Event." Give your event …

Are you a pastor, church leader or parishioner looking to spread the news about what’s going on in your church? Are you a community member interested in writing about religious issues in Cartersville, Bartow County or our nation? Patch is ready to help. We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But we can't do it without your support. Here's how you, your church or other religious group can get the most out of Cartersville Patch: 1. Start a blog about your church, religion, local issues and other topics. Pastors, you can post previews of…

Here at Cartersville Patch, we consider ourselves an important part of the community, but we can't be everywhere at once. That's where you, our readers and users, come in. We need your help. Share your photos and videos from around town right here on Patch. Learn the many ways you can share local news and happenings by browsing our "Patch 101" series. Whether it's a shot of your own backyard in the fall or a trip to the mountains; a video clip from a school play or family activity; or something more newsworthy, such as a photo of a car crash or a video clip from a school board meeting, we …

Unlike many news websites, Patch invites its readers to contribute in more ways than just commenting. Were you at the scene of one of our reports? Add your photos and videos to our articles by clicking "Upload Photos & Videos." See something interest around town or want to share something with the community? Add pics, video clips and .pdf files to our community gallery. Want to talk about something that's not in the news? Start a blog. We can even help you find your lost pet! Learn the many ways you can share local news and happenings by browsing our "Patch 101" series. One of the questions …

Are you the proud parent, sibling, grandparent, friend or admirer of a student who's made the honor roll? Did you earn an awesome promotion, get engaged or married? Did your child’s sports team win a big game? Share the good news on Cartersville Patch. Whether your child earned straight A's for the first time, you've become a black belt, your company is looking for interns or you have a volunteer opportunity, Patch is the place to share your news! Patch has a category for almost everything (graduation, births, accomplishments, sports awards, volunteers needed, obituaries, etc.), so feel free …

If you are a member of a fall sports team, Cartersville Patch wants to hear from you. Whether you're a player, a member of the booster club, a coach or even a vendor, Patch is a place for you.  We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But, we can't do it without your support. Here's how you and your sports team can get the most out of Cartersville Patch: 1. Start a blog about your sports team.  Here you can talk about your highs and lows, players that stand out, coaches you love and more, including what's going on in the sports world …