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We're bringing you a snapshot of the people and places of Cartersville each week.Cartersville residents turned out in big numbers for the 2011 Empty Bowls fundraiser, created by White Elementary School Art teacher James Laney. More than 300 bowls were created for the event and sold for doantions of $20 in order to raise money for the Backpack Buddies of Bartow County in an effort to aleviate hunger. Local restaurants doanted soups, sides and drinks for attendees of the event.
These Cartersville residents frequent the Bartow County Farmer's Market, which pops up Wednesday and Saturday mornings on the Cartersville square near City Hall. Local farmers bring their home-grown tomatoes, apples and other seasonal fruit and vegetables. They also have a nice sampling of homemade preserves and jellies.
Cartersville residents share their favorite summer activities — from swimming to baseball and everything in between.
These Cartersville residents spent the Fourth of July at Dellinger Park playing games, eating and visiting with family and friends. Many of the local groups and businesses sponsored food and beverage booths alongside games and rides of every sort from jumping bins to a petting zoo to a climbing wall. It was all in all, a fun-filled day at the park.
West End Commons Shopping Center in Cartersville is a thriving hub of activity, offering everything from restaurants and specialty shops, to full service work out centers and doctors offices.
Even a hot day is a good day for coffee lovers. These Cartersville residents share their favorite caffeine concoctions. See if you're not the only one who likes caramel macchiatos.
Whether it's quiet intimate dining, an outside cafe or a fun family place, downtown Cartersville area has plenty of restaurants from which to choose.
These Cartersville residents share their favorite reasons for visiting Dellinger Park.
The Cartersville residents are thankful they escaped the worst of last night's storms and offer their heartfelt prayers and condolences to their friends and neighbors.
Every color of the rainbow has arrived at the Cartersville Home Depot and these happy gardeners can't wait to bring them home.
These Cartersville residents weren't going to let the gloomy weather keep them inside.
The sunny weather and impending rainy forecast had these Cartersville residents out for a quick trip to the grocery store, a clothing sale and in some cases, a leisurely stroll along the Main Street Shopping Center.
These Cartersville residents enjoy the convenience of having a local campus of Georgia Highlands College, part of the University System of Georgia. See anyone you know?
Along with the pictures of local residents enjoying time out with their pets are pictures of pets in the making — precious cats and dogs looking for families to love. Be a friend. Visit Etowah Valley Humane Society.
In this week's Viewfinder, our weekly photo gallery, Cartersville residents enjoy the sunshine with various activities after a lot of rain. Spring fever, anyone?
