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Robert “B.J.” Piatt, Jr., 80, of White

White, Georgia · White

Robert “B.J.” Piatt, Jr., 80, of White

Robert “B.J.” Piatt, Jr., 80, of White, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born March 21, 1945, in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Dean Piatt, Sr. and the late Betty Jane Weitzel Piatt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Piatt. B.J. was a US Navy veteran where he served honorably. He pastored several churches with his wife Rosemary by his side. Source Read Article

Janice Annette Parker, 72, of Cartersville

Cartersville · Cartersville

Janice Annette Parker, 72, of Cartersville

Janice Annette Parker, 72, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Janice was born on July 3, 1952, to the late Ollen Cooper and Annie Wehunt Cooper. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joel “Bud” Parker; sister, Judy Mae Cooper. Janice was a member of White Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word search puzzles. She’ll be best remembered… Source Read Article

Peggy “Joyce” Duck, 80, of Cartersville

Cartersville · Cartersville

Peggy “Joyce” Duck, 80, of Cartersville

Peggy “Joyce” Duck, 80, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Joyce was born on February 27, 1945, to the late Herman Simpson and the late Margaret Fowler Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her son, Bobby Duck; sister, Janette Mundy; brothers, Wayne and Ronnie Simpson. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Billy Duck; son, Billy Gene Duck Jr. Source Read Article

Adairsville Man Found Selling Meth to Police Informant in Rome

William Kyle Godfrey, 30 of Adairsville, has been jailed on numerous felony drug charges after selling drugs to a police informant. Reports said that on numerous occasions Godfrey sold meth at a home on Calhoun Road. While being taken into custody at the home at 4535 Calhoun Road, Godfrey was found with additional meth and drug smoking devices. Godfrey is charged with four counts… SourceAdairsville · Adairsville Read Article

Athletes Beyond Bartow: Local MiLB stars deliver for their teams

Three former Cartersville High stars, now playing on Minor League Baseball teams, had successful weeks.Baseball · Cartersville Read Article

Bartow's Gambill Named Ga. Chamber Representative of the Year

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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce named state Rep. Matthew Gambill, R-Cartersville, its 2025 Representative of the Year.Cartersville · Cartersville Read Article

Local softball, baseball teams battle in GRPA tournament action

Several local youth softball and baseball teams representing the Cartersville and Bartow County recreation departments played over the weekend in District Five Georgia Recreation and Parks Association tournaments.Baseball · Cartersville Read Article

Cartersville hears first reading of FY '26 budget

The Cartersville City Council heard a first reading regarding the fiscal year 2025-2026 city budget during its meeting June 5.Cartersville · Cartersville Read Article

Felon found with Gun at Kingston Home

A convicted felon, Santana Nicole McElreath, 33 of Kingston, was arrested this week after reports said she was found in possession of a handgun. Reports stated that the gun was found in plain view at her home on Boulder Road. McElreath is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. SourceKingston · Kingston Read Article

Kingston Man Found Speeding, Driving Drunk with Child in Car

Seth Aaren Harden, 44 of Kingston, was arrested this week after reports said he was found driving drunk at a high rate of speed with an 11 year-old child in the car. Reports said that Harden was clocked driving nearly 80 mph on GA Loop 1 near Burnett Ferry Road. Police added that during the stop, they discovered that Harden was driving on a suspended license and with an opened container… SourceKingston · Kingston Read Article

Ernie Palmer “A Teacher, a Preacher & a Bad Farmer”

Memories and tales of a veteran songwriter. Ernie Palmer is a seventy-six-year-old retired schoolteacher from Cartersville, Georgia, who enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. Below this surface level, there are many interesting facts pertinent to his music and the stories there told. The son of a cemetery caretaker and a textile mill worker, Palmer grew up in a household often crowded with visitors and, consequently, full of stori…Cartersville · Cartersville Read Article

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