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Five Years Later: Piedmont Cartersville Expands Access, Advances Care and Invests in the Future
Cartersville Ga. (Sept. 28, 2026) – Five years ago, Cartersville Medical Center became Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, beginning a new chapter in healthcare for Bartow County and Northwest Georgia. Since joining Piedmont Healthcare in 2021, the hospital has invested more than $60 million in facility expansions, advanced technology, infrastructure improvements and clinical programs. Those investments have expanded inpatient capacity, opened a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), strengthened
SAKAI Celebrates 50 Years in North America and 25 Years of U.S. Manufacturing
SAKAI America employees pose for a group photo inside the Adairsville, Georgia factory with leadership from Japan. Pictured in front center: Ichiro Sakai, 3rd generation President of SAKAI Heavy Industries (blue tie) & his son-in-law Chris Takara, Executive Officer & GM Corp. Strategy Office (red tie). ADAIRSVILLE, GA. – September 28, 2026 – SAKAI America, Inc., a subsidiary of global compaction equipment leader SAKAI Heavy Industries, is proud to announce two major historical milestones this year: its
What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation
Cartersville, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2026) – September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), AFib is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), a condition where the heart beats in an irregular, often fast, way. When a heart is in AFib, it may not be pumping enough oxygen-rich blood out to the body, which can lead to other heart-related complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that 12.1
Before the Emergency Happens, Be Ready with Elevate Autism
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ Before the Emergency Happens we want to be ready❗️ Elevate Autism, Inc. is proud to share a new resource now available to Bartow County families. Through the efforts of Elevate Autism, Inc. and collaboration with Bartow County 911 and the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, individuals on the autism spectrum can now have important information voluntarily added to the county's 911 system. By completing a simple two-page form and submitting it to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, important
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation: 2026 Dueling Pianos, Invites Sponsors to Support Student Success
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Announces 2026 Dueling Pianos Event, Invites Sponsors to Support Student SuccessMarietta, GA — The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation is proud to announce its upcoming Dueling Pianos fundraising event, taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Chattahoochee Technical College North Metro Campus. This high-energy evening will bring together community leaders, business partners, and supporters for a night of music, entertainment, and meaningful impact. Guests will enjoy an
Chamber Unveils New Brand Reflecting Growth, Collaboration, and Community Momentum
Cartersville, GA — January 30, 2026 — The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a new brand identity designed to reflect the organization’s evolution, expanded impact, and forward-looking vision for the region’s business community. Revealed during an exclusive event, the new brand represents a bold step forward for an organization that has grown alongside the Cartersville-Bartow community. Over the past several years, the Chamber has broadened its programs, partnerships, and
GACCE Announces 2023 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
In 2011, the GACCE Board of Directors sought a way to recognize Chambers of Commerce in the state that have focused internally on their operations to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to create efficient, effective organizations positioned to deliver great value. Thus, the Georgia Certified Chamber program was created. The purpose of the program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the Chamber of Commerce industry and to foster a pro-business environment across the State of
