Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Authorities are looking for a 58-year-old Cartersville man wanted in connection with an alleged arson on Boatner Avenue about 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Updated 9 p.m. As Cartersville Patch Facebook fan Debbie Clark Kelly points out, Phillip Rodger Bennett served a total of about 19 years in Georgia state prisons following voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault convictions stemming from a 1985 incident and an aggravated assault conviction stemming from a 1993 incident. Both happened in Cobb County. Bennett was released in February 2010. Updated 8 p.m. Cartersville Fire Chief Scott Carter tells Cartersville Patch firefighters responding to the alleged arson, which has displaced a family, had a tough blaze to battle. "Upon arrival we had a single family dwelling, with fire showing," Carter said via email. "We began an interior attack. The blaze was difficult to control and the fire …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Cartersville and Bartow County firefighters are set to collect donations for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and will get back 10 percent for their own departments' fire safety education programs.
Cartersville and Bartow County firefighters will team up next week to help the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation "Give Burns The Boot" by collecting monetary donations at local intersections and online. More than 100 fire departments across Georgia participate in the annual drive to benefit the nonprofit that focuses on helping burn victims and survivors throughout their recoveries and preventing others from experiencing such traumatic burn injuries through safety education. Cartersville and Bartow County fire services officials hope to not only raise money for GFBF and its camp for burn survivors, but also their own departments' fire safety education programs. The local departments will get back 10 percent of all the funds raised …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Mac McQuown stopped by the Cartersville Fire Department's Station 4 on Wednesday on a mission to bring awareness to veterans.
U.S. Army Reservist and U.S. Marine Corp. veteran Mac McQuown's 15,000-plus mile journey to bring awareness to veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action brought him through Cartersville on Wednesday. His mission—to walk to the capital steps of all 50 states—has taken McQuown to Washington D.C.; Annapolis, MD; Trenton, N.J.; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Tallahassee, FL; and Atlanta, according to his blog. He started Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the U.S., from his home in Stafford, VA. He hopes to "bring an overdue and well-deserved light upon all veterans, young and old, male and female, from both past and current conflicts to also keep in our prayers and bring awareness to all …
Monday, March 4, 2013
The city of Cartersville has formally opened its new Public Safety Headquarters, a "green" building on Cassville Road, and Fire Station 4 on MLK Jr. Drive.
The city of Cartersville formally opened two new facilities last week with public ceremonies—the LEED-designed Public Safety Headquarters, which houses police and fire operations, and Fire Station 4 on MLK Jr. Drive. Police Chief Thomas "Tommy" Culpepper said the new, "green" building on Cassville Road has several advantages, including better communication among employees, a heightened sense of pride for police officers and staff, one location for the public, and energy efficiency, which will save tax dollars. The two-story structure that also houses Fire Station 1 and Cartersville Fire Department's administration was designed to reduce the negative impact on the environment and improve the quality of working environment for daily …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season, due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires, according to the Cartersville Fire Department.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Cartersville Fire Department, along with the United States Fire Administration, reminds everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. It's due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter. Fire-related hazards present during and after a winter storm include: Safety tips include: For more information about winter fire safety or to receive two free smoke alarms, contact the Fire Prevention Division at 770-387-5635 or visit headquarters at 195 Cassville Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell us what you think in the comments, …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Each year fires during the holiday season claim the lives of more than 400 people; injure 1,650 more; and cause more than $990 million in damage, Cartersville Fire Department officials say. Simple life-saving steps by the United States Fire Administration could ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty. Finally, as in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan. For more information on holiday fire safety or to …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Cartersville firefighters say a person was struck by a car on Cassville Road near Oakdale Apartments and airlifted for treatment.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Updated 10:30 a.m. Cartersville Police Department Capt. Mark Camp said the female hit by a car was released with only minor injuries. Original Report A person walking on Cassville Road near Oakdale Apartments was struck by a car about 6 or 6:30 p.m. and airlifted from an nearby park for medical treatment, according to in Cartersville Fire Department officials. The local teen who was walking with two children when she was struck by the car was taken to Cartersville Medical Center, WBHF—AM 1450 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 about—subscribe to Cartersville Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
These dark mornings indicate it's time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, too.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Those morning commutes will get darker before they get lighter. Officially, Daylight Saving Time doesn’t end for a couple more weeks—at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. Remember, you’ll “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour. Many electronic devices automatically adjust when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends. When you change your clocks in the fall and spring, it’s also a good time to change smoke detector batteries and check to make sure the devices are in working order. "You can prevent tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke alarms and practicing a fire escape plan," city of Cartersville spokesman Rebecca Bohlander and fire department officials say in Change Your Clocks and Change Your Batteries. DST begins again on …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Cartersville Fire Department's Fire Prevention Team is set to be at Home Depot on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m to promote the National Fire Protection Association campaign.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, one-third of Americans households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often less. That’s why Cartersville Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7 to 13, to urge residents to Have Two Ways Out! This year’s theme focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. In 2010, U.S. fire departments responded to 369,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,350 civilian injuries, 2,640 civilian deaths and $6.…
Friday, August 17, 2012
Firefighters have re-opened the highway through the city of White following a big, overnight blaze at the Mouldings Unlimited plant.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Highway 411 has been re-opened for normal traffic, but drivers should use caution in case equipment is still in the area, sheriff's authorities said. Avoid Highway 411 in White because it's closed until further notice, sheriff's officials say. Georgia Department of Transportation workers are setting up detours in the area to redirect traffic. Ten Mouldings Unlimited employees, who last night could have been working the third shift, were not there when explosions shook the city of White and flames began to engulf the manufacturing plant, threatening nearby structures, CBS Atlanta reports. "It was shaking my whole house. It woke up my daughter and I was like, 'Get your clothes together,'" nearby resident Amanda Thompson told WSB-TV. Last …
Paula
4:23 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Could have gotten "2 birds with 1 stone" if he would have just set the grass on fire! People are going crazy these days... more ›