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.
Bartow County Sheriff's Office investigators conducted an online operation and arrested a man alleged to have arranged a sexual encounter with a girl he thought was 14 years old.
Cass High senior Tarris Batiste announced Wednesday a full scholarship to play football at Indiana State University.
Set to meet Thursday for a work and business session, the Cartersville City Council will discuss a number of items, including changes to ordinances and contracts.
Three men wearing black ski masked burglarized a home on Evergreen Trail and took the belongings of three occupants.
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
Where will you see the big game? Need some ideas? We've got a chugging contest, prizes and specials galore.
Two men used a story about a broken-down car to get inside a house and left with almost $40,000 in valuables.
Cartersville resident Barry Jones discusses the Georgia Department of Transportation's plan to construct the U.S. 411 Connector using Route D-VE.
Law enforcement officials will be on the lookout for drunk and drugged drivers as communities ring in 2011.
