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First National Community Bank Welcomes Lesa C. Downey as Chief Retail Banking Officer
Chatsworth, Ga., October 27, 2026 – First National Community Bank (FNCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is pleased to welcome banking veteran Lesa C. Downey as Chief Retail Banking Officer. Downey officially joined FNCB on October 19 and brings more than 40 years of banking experience, including executive leadership, commercial lending, credit, risk management, retail banking and community banking. In this role, Downey will oversee retail banking operations, furthering
Cold and Flu Season Is Here: Piedmont Physician Shares Simple Steps to Prevent Seasonal Illnesses
Cartersville, Ga. (Oct. 6, 2026) – As colder weather arrives and respiratory illnesses become more common, Piedmont physicians are encouraging individuals and families to take steps to stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months.Kyle Taylor, M.D., a primary care physician with Piedmont Primary Care at Cartersville, recommends focusing on prevention to reduce the risk of colds, flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal illnesses. “Cold and flu season can affect anyone, and illnesses often spread more easily
Piedmont Cartersville Invites Community to Run, Walk and Support Breast Cancer Patients: Boo Run
Piedmont Cartersville Invites Community to Run, Walk and Support Breast Cancer Patients at 2026 Boo RunHalloween-themed 5K and Wellness Walk on Oct. 31 will benefit breast cancer patients at Piedmont Cartersville OncologyCartersville, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville is inviting the community to put on their favorite Halloween attire and lace up their running or walking shoes for the Piedmont Cartersville 2026 Breast Cancer Boo Run on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hamilton Crossing Park in
New Frontier of Bartow County to Host 26th Annual Feed the Community Dinner in Honor of Michael Dean
New Frontier of Bartow County will host its 26th Annual Feed the Community Dinner in honor of Michael Dean on Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street in Cartersville. For more than two decades, the Feed the Community Dinner has been a meaningful Bartow County tradition centered on service, compassion, and bringing people together. This year's event will provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal along with free health screenings from Piedmont
KNOCKOUT Brings Creative Firepower and Community Focus to Cartersville and Bartow County
KNOCKOUT Brings Creative Firepower and Community Focus to Cartersville and Bartow CountyEstablished creative agency puts down deeper roots in the community, partnering with the people and organizations shaping local culture.CARTERSVILLE, GA. — KNOCKOUT, an established creative and marketing strategy agency, is putting down deeper roots in Cartersville and Bartow County, bringing more than 25 years of marketing leadership and a passion for the people, places, and organizations that make a community
Piedmont Cartersville Opens New Sleep Center to Expand Access to Specialized Sleep Care
Cartersville, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of the new Piedmont Cartersville Sleep Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders for patients throughout Bartow County and surrounding communities. The center is located on the first floor of the Physician Center, 970 Joe Frank Harris Blvd. SE, Suite 110, Cartersville, Ga. The new sleep center offers comprehensive sleep studies and specialized care for
Love, Laughter and ''I Do'': Piedmont Cartersville Helps Couple Celebrate Wedding After Welcoming Baby
Love, Laughter and "I Do": Piedmont Cartersville Helps Couple Celebrate Wedding After Welcoming Their BabyCartersville, Ga. (Oct. 13, 2026) – For Kelly Hatfield and Randall "RJ" Davis, Oct. 9, 2026, was meant to be their wedding day. The couple had planned to marry before welcoming their child into the world, but when Kelly was admitted to Piedmont Cartersville to have her baby, those plans suddenly changed. Instead, the couple first celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Ruthie Jane, before saying "I
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
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
