Who Has the Best Pie in Cartersville?

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Thanksgiving and pie go hand in hand. The delicious dessert is an American holiday tradition and everyone has his or her personal favorites. When local families don't have the time or energy to bake their own, Cartersville has some places for pie, whether it's sweet potato, pumpkin or cherry. So, we want to know who serves the best pie in Cartersville? Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Cartersville Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Also check out our Android or iPhone apps for mobile news, business listings, weather forecasts and more. Related Content

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19 Die in Traffic Accidents over the Thanksgiving Holiday

Speed, alcohol or failure to wear a seat belt are blamed in almost all of the fatal crashes.

The 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period ended at midnight with 19 traffic fatalities reported across the state, but none of those happened in Cartersville or Bartow County. The Georgia State Patrol investigated 11 of the 19 fatal crashes that occurred between 6 p.m. Wednesday and midnight. The 19 traffic fatalities is one more than in 2011. State troopers investigated a total of 622 traffic crashes during the period that resulted in 263 injuries. Of the 11 traffic deaths investigated by troopers, alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor in four of the crashes, and seven of the victims were not using seat belts. There was one fatal pedestrian collision investigated by troopers. Local law enforcement agencies investigated eight …

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Share Your Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Pics with Cartersville

Let everyone see just how hard you worked and shopped this holiday!

Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is no simple feat. Black Friday shopping isn't either. If you’ve gone above and beyond with your spread this year, Cartersville Patch invites you to show off your hard work! Upload your Thanksgiving dinner photos to the gallery for the community to see And, if Black Friday shopping was on your agenda for Thanksgiving, we want you to show us those photos, too! To share your pics and video clips, make sure you are logged in to your Patch account and click "Upload Photos and Videos" to the right. Happy holidays, Cartersville!

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Georgia State Patrol Preparing for Busy Holiday Travel

Troopers will be conducting concentrated patrols and road checks across the state during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Georgia State Patrol troopers will be out in full force this Thanksgiving holiday travel period, on the look out for impaired drivers and other violations in an attempt to reduce the number of traffic accidents. “We know from past experience that speed, alcohol, and failing to use seat belts are the primary contributing factors in fatal crashes,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, in a released statement.  “By conducting concentrated patrols or holding roadchecks across the state, troopers, deputies and officers can intercept violators before they are involved in a serious traffic crash.” The holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and ends at midnight Sunday, Nov. 25.  Last …

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Where to Find the Best Black Friday Deals in Cartersville

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday rule the shopping roost after Thanksgiving.

If you have a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters even earlier this year—starting earlier on Thanksgiving Day! Walmart has announced it will open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, and offer holiday doorbusters while supplies last. These include deals on TVs, iPads, an electric scooter for $79 and a steam mop for $39. Not to be outdone, Target and Best Buy are also planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. Target's deals begin at 9 p.m. According to an ad leaked online, the best deals will be for TVs, a Nook, a Nikon camera and an XBOX 360 Kinect bundle. At Best Buy in nearby Kennesaw, doors open at midnight. Doorbusters include deals on TVs, phones and …

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How to Make Thanksgiving Crafts

These DIY Thanksgiving crafts will lend festive fun to your holiday decor.

Before the turkey is in the oven, the dining room table is set and your family is on their way, making Thanksgiving and fall crafts is a fun way to pass the time. Thanksgiving crafts will keep little hands busy and provide family-friendly fall decor to your home. Try any of these crafts to add fun to your Thanksgiving table. Local grocery stores, such as Ingles, Kroger or Publix, and Hobby Lobby may have the supplies you need and the Cartersville Home Depot hosts workshops for kids on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon. The Dec. 1 workshop is on building a picture frame. OREO TURKEY  WHAT YOU NEED: 2 Oreo cookies 1 miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cup 6 candy corns 1 Whopper Yellow, red and black small tubes of frosting…

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Cartersville Trash Service Changes for Thanksgiving

Thursday and Friday garbage routes will be conducted on Monday to allow employees two days off for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook Stuffing and Other Favorite Side Dishes

A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.

What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, dressing or stuffing, mashed potatoes and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. Thanksgiving in the south wouldn't be the same without cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. If you're not planning to buy prepared food, such as Cracker Barrel's cornbread dressing, try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side …

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