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.
Top Patch headlines from around Cartersville, metro Atlanta and Georgia include an incident involving a pantless woman, a rabid raccoon bite and a rare bird find.
Take a look at these homes for sale in and around Cartersville, which include family and game rooms for fall gatherings and football fun.
Arrow Exterminators, a Cartersville pest and termite control company, makes parents and teachers aware of the potential for pest infestations both in and outside the classroom.
Sheriff Clark Millsap said more arrests are expected in connection with the alleged August burglary at Worley's Storage in Cartersville.
Recent strange happenings in crime in Cartersville include an aggressive driving incident that ended with a slap in the face, a stun gun robbery and a beating on a bridge.
Cartersville leaders meet tonight at 6 for a work session and 7 for regular business.
The federal agency temporarily relaxed environmental requirements for gas sold in the state to allow Gulf Coast refineries to resume normal production.
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.
Cartersville attorney Peter R. Olson will serve as county administrator when Steve Taylor takes office as sole commissioner of Bartow County in January.
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.
Inc. Magazine highlighted the Cartersville-based company on its Inc. 5,000 list, which ranks America's fastest-growing private companies.
The former state representative announced Tuesday a right-to-life resolution he and other have put forth.
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
See who was arrested Feb. 13-14 and incidents reported in the last 48 hours or so in our daily blotter.
Cartersville resident Bernadette Louis-Bengtsson opines on State Rep. Christian Coomer's comments after State Board of Transportation elections.
Firefighters battled grass and woods fires all day Monday between exits 288 and 290 northbound while another blazed in Bartow County.
Our list of death notices includes links to arrangements and obituaries.
See who was arrested Feb. 12-13 and incidents reported in the last 48 hours or so in our daily blotter.
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
The city school board is set to meet at 6 p.m. Monday and is expected to accept the resignation.
