Melba Scoggins to seek the office of Clerk of Superior Court. Scoggins

Century Bank of Georgia welcomes new additions to its staff: Antwuan J. Hill, James (Jay) Ivey Slaughter, Jr. and Jennifer Wiggins-Matthews. Details

Lots of changes among local restaurants: Hometown

Your weekend weather in a word: soggy.

-Friday: Low of 45, 70% rain chance.

-Saturday: 80% rain chance, high of 61, low of 52.

-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 64, low of 41

-Extended forecast / Latest Radar

Dr. Ron Newcomb (right) named president of Chattahoochee Technical College. CTC

Cartersville Medical Center announces newest technology in robotic surgery. Details

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Bartow County Jail: Incident Reports // Jail media release

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Public health restaurant scores

-The streak of scores in the 30s continues -- but so do a high number in the 95-or-better category. Dining

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-Railroad crossing repairs begin: (Media release) The City of Carterville Public Works Department has worked with CSX in an effort to repair two major railroad crossings that are in desperate need of repair located on South Erwin and Old Mill Road.  The first repair will improve the railroad crossing on South Erwin.

-CSX will be begin work on the railroad tracks on South Erwin, right near the intersection of South Erwin and Old Mill Road, this Friday.  The road will be closed starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning and will remain closed until Tuesday morning at 7. 

-Immediately following that repair, CSX will begin work on the Old Mill Road spur.  Construction will take place starting Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. and will be completed Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 a.m. Due to the location of this spur, the City has been able to set up a detour during this time by using River Drive.  If you have any questions, call Public Works at 770-387-5602.

-Feb. 4: The Beatles tribute band, The Return, performs at The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville. Details

-Feb. 11: Advocates for Children’s Polar Plunge at 10 a.m. How you can help. Plunge

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