Tree Lighting, Parade Set for Thursday

is set for Thursday at 6 p.m. near City Hall. It begins in the parking lot, continuing right on Church Street, left on Bartow Street, left on Main Street, left on Stonewall Street, left on Church Street, right on Tennessee Street and back to the church parking lot.

While it's sponsored by the Cartersville Exchange Club, proceeds benefit and the .

Just prior to the parade, hosts the annual Christmas in Friendship Plaza at 5 p.m.

SPLASH Bartow To Collect Food

Bartow's SPLASH—which stands for —is collecting canned and non-perishable food for distribution to those in need. During the parade, the group will take contibutions from parade viewers.