Former Editor of Cartersville Patch. She is a University of Georgia graduate and former crime-beat reporter with The Daily Tribune News in Cartersville.
Beliefs At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know. Politics Brande is a conservative on fiscal issues but libertarian on personal issues and most often votes a Republican ticket. Religion Brande is a Christian, but doesn't regularly attend organized church services. She was raised in the Baptist faith and belongs to a Baptist church in Cartersville.
Local Hot-Button Issues Brande thinks one of the most divisive issues for certain groups is the 411 Connector, but neither supports or opposes GDOT's plans to build it through Dobbins Mountain.
The miniature replica theme park would consist of American landmarks constructed on a 1:25 scale and be included in the massive LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center development near Cartersville.
The boy, who was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital with a possible broken leg, and his father were attempting to cross Cassville Road in Cartersville.
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The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority and Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to encourage local shopping with the event Saturday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Cartersville.
See who was arrested and the crimes reported in our daily blotter. The following arrests information was supplied by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.
Shoplifting and motor vehicle thefts caught police officials' eyes in November, but you can see it all at CrimeMapping.com
See who was arrested and the crimes reported in our daily blotter. The following arrests information was supplied by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week and the 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in a while, say CDC officials. Did you get your flu shot in Cartersville yet?
Make these brisket, latke and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah in Cartersville.
Looking for an old friend turned dangerous Monday for two men and a woman on Akin Road in Cartersville.
The hospital is also fifth on "Georgia Trend" magazine's list of the state's Top Small Hospitals.
Bring your cameras for the event Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville.
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See who was arrested and the crimes reported in our daily blotter. The following arrests information was supplied by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.
How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.
Two Bartow residents are asking the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to investigate Bartow County school board members and Superintendent John Harper for alleged policy and standards violations.
See who was arrested and the crimes reported in our daily blotter. The following arrests information was supplied by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Our weekly list of health-and-safety-check results includes Cartersville restaurants and lodging facilities inspected from Nov. 26 to 30.
