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Respiratory Consultants of Georgia Joins Piedmont Healthcare
Respiratory Consultants of Georgia Joins Piedmont Healthcare, Becoming Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine CartersvilleCartersville, Ga. (July 20, 2026) — Piedmont Healthcare is expanding access to specialized pulmonary and sleep medicine care in Northwest Georgia through the integration of Respiratory Consultants of Georgia into its physician network. The practice, which has served the region for years, will now operate as Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Cartersville, bringing
Piedmont Cartersville Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Stroke and Diabetes Care
Cartersville, Ga. (July 16, 2026)— Piedmont Healthcare has been recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions. Overall, Piedmont received 35 awards across its 28-hospital system. Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Heart Failure
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Partners with Local Institutions to Create Healthcare Pathway
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Highlands Foundation and Cartersville City Schools Partner to Create Healthcare Career Pathway for Local StudentsOrganizations to sign agreement establishing the Piedmont Cartersville Pre-Healthcare Pathway, helping students accelerate their journey into healthcare careersCartersville, Ga. (July 15, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville, Georgia Highlands College, the Georgia Highlands College Foundation and Cartersville City Schools will
Comcast Opens First Xfinity Store in Cartersville, GA
Comcast celebrated the grand opening of its first Xfinity Store in Cartersville, located at 253 Market Place Blvd., Unit 18, Cartersville, GA 30121, marking the company's first retail location in Bartow County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together local elected officials, community partners, and Comcast leaders to celebrate the new store and Comcast's continued investment in Cartersville and the surrounding Northwest Georgia region. Attendees included Bartow County Administrator Peter Olson; Bartow
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Expands Access to Women’s Healthcare with New OB/GYN Practice
Cartersville, Ga. (July 7, 2026) — Piedmont is expanding access to women’s healthcare in Bartow County with the opening of Piedmont Physicians OB/GYN at Cartersville, a new practice led by board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Jessica Castleberry. The practice is now accepting new patients and offers comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care tailored to women at every stage of life. The opening of Piedmont Physicians OB/GYN at Cartersville reflects Piedmont’s commitment to meeting the growing
Nema Shepherd Named Piedmont Cartersville’s 2026 Promise 360 Champion
Cartersville, Ga. (July 1, 2026) – Demonstrating exceptional dedication, quick thinking, and unwavering advocacy for patients, Nema Shepherd, RN, of the Piedmont Cartersville Emergency Department, has been named the Promise 360 Champion for FY 2026. Shepherd earned the recognition after going above and beyond during a high-pressure emergency department shift, exemplifying Piedmont Healthcare’s commitment to patient-centered care. During the shift, a patient arrived via EMS experiencing a stroke with no
Piedmont Cartersville takes blood pressure awareness into the community with barbershop event
Cartersville, Ga. (June 26, 2026) — A local barbershop became an unexpected hub for healthcare on Friday as Piedmont Cartersville launched its new “Cut the Pressure” initiative, bringing free blood pressure screenings directly into the community. Held at The Fade Club Barber Shop on Joe Frank Harris Parkway, the event offered on-site screenings and education aimed at raising awareness about hypertension, particularly in the Black community, where rates are disproportionately high. The initiative is
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
