Thursday, May 23, 2013
A couple of Cartersville and Bartow County police reports caught our eye, but chronicle alleged crimes and the people involved are assumed innocent until their cases are settled in the courts.
A couple of police reports chronicling alleged criminal incidents in Cartersville and Bartow County in the last day or so caught our eyes at Cartersville Patch. Here are the stories: A woman who decided to walk around the block Tuesday after fighting with her boyfriend said she was kidnapped and the man took her phone. The Mac Johnson Road resident, 27, said when she approached the intersection of Rudy York Road, about 10:30 p.m., she heard a vehicle rev its engine, stepped into a driveway and motioned for it to go by, according to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office incident report, attached. But the silver Ford Mustang with black lettering and square designs,pulled off the road. Inside was an African-American man, the driver, wearing a …
Marcus Joel Pickel, or "Chopper," who is less than a month old is facing the effects of severe brain damage.
Cartersville's Chick-fil-A is donating a portion of its proceeds today to the local family of a baby, born this month, who stopped breathing when he was only four days old. And now Marcus Joel Pickel, along with his parents, Kyle and Shannon, and sister, Abby, faces an uncertain future, according to the Prayers for Baby Marcus Pickel Facebook page. Baby Mark, who would later get the nickname "Chopper," was born May 7 by C-section—at 9 pounds and 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long—and came home May 9. "On the morning of May 11th, baby Mark was rushed to the emergency room in Cartersville because he stopped breathing," according to Prayers for Baby Marcus Pickel. "The doctors and nurses worked very hard with him, but they needed the expertise of…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
See who was arrested and the crimes reported in our daily blotter. The following arrests information was supplied by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.
The people listed on the Bartow County jail's intake report were arrested and booked into the jail but are not convicted, therefore are presumed innocent until the court system settles their cases. The documents, including incident and accident reports, were provided by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office and Cartersville Police Department. Cartersville Patch assumes the reports are error free and apologizes in advance for any incorrect information. Contact brande.poulnot@patch.com with questions about this police blotter. Coming to Cartersville Patch via mobile? Click here and scroll down to see the mug shots and reports. Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care …
Here are today's top Patch headlines from around Cartersville and the metro Atlanta area.
One Man Dies, Pair Suffers Injuries in Two Accidents - Cumming Patch Two accidents in Forsyth County on Monday took the life of one man and seriously injured two others. For more on this story, visit Cumming Patch. 3 Indicted in International Sex Trafficking Ring - Norcross Patch Three men from Mexico have been formally charged in an international sex trafficking ring that took place in Norcross and Atlanta. For more on this story, visit Norcross Patch. UPDATE: Alleged Handgun-Wielding Suspect Arrested; House Cleared - Canton-Sixes Patch The Canton Police Department and Cherokee Sheriff's office have conducted a sweep and cleared the house in the Hillcrest subdivision once thought to contain a man fleeing from police. For more on this …
While the state average was 67.44 percent in 2012, Cartersville High's was significantly higher.
About 67 percent of Bartow County high school students graduated within four years in 2012, according to new figures the Georiga Department of Education released this week. The graduation rate at Cartersville High, which is not part of the county school system, was significantly higher at 86.09 See how individual schools in Cartersville and Bartow County fared here or in the accompanying .pdf. Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care about—subscribe to Cartersville Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Commencement ceremonies start Friday night for Cartersville and Bartow County's Class of 2013.
The time is upon us! Below are the Cartersville City and Bartow County school systems' graduation dates and times. See also: Class of 2013: Share Your Photos on Patch Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care about—subscribe to Cartersville Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
Parents and students in Cartersville are invited to share with the community senior class pictures, and high school or college graduation photos in the gallery below.
You can post pictures by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button. Don't forget to include well wishes or special memories in the caption or comments section! See also: Check Out the Graduation Schedule in Cartersville
Our list of death notices includes links to arrangements and obituaries by Cartersville's Owen Funeral Home, Jennings Funeral Home, Mack Eppinger & Sons Funeral Home and others.
The following funeral arrangements and/or death notices were published by Owen Funeral Home: Ray Williams—March 15, 1929-May 21, 2013 Warren Dwight Hart—Nov. 16, 1925-May 19, 2013 William Raymond Russo III—May 27, 1968-May 14, 2013 Nellie Lee—Dec. 25, 1944-May 17, 2013 William (W.C.) King—July 3, 1931-May 11, 2013 Ethelene Ridge—Jan. 4, 1938-May 12, 2013 John William Proctor—Nov. 7, 1921-May 10, 2013 Gilbert Henry Edge Sr.—Nov. 17, 1943-April 24, 2013 Patricia Ann King—Aug. 23, 1940-May 4, 2013 Rex Earnest Hitchcock—Feb. 17, 1937-May 6, 2013 JoAnn Brown Miller—May 27, 1940-May 5, 2013 Edith Mashburn—Dec. 17, 1929-May 5, 2013 William Gustive Chind—Dec. 24, 1948-May 1, 2013 Brenda Gail Smith—Sept. 28, 1951-May 1, 2013 Jennings Funeral Home …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The two were seen by several witnesses when their get-away car wouldn't start following the May 2012 incident in downtown Cartersville.
Two armed robbers seen by several witnesses when their get-away car wouldn't start are set to spend years in prison in connection with the May 18, 2012, incident at the Kelley Law Firm. Raymond Anthony Montgomery, 23, of Cartersville, was arrested shortly after the armed robbery in downtown Cartersville, which happened about 11:20 a.m. Developer and businessman John Lewis was beaten with a pistol in his office during what police at the time called a bold and violent act. Deric Christopher Williams, also 23 years old and of Cartersville, turned himself in at the Bartow County jail seven days later. By that time, Cartersville police investigators had identified him as the second suspect, who was able to elude authorities on foot. Montgomery …
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