News for Community

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Cartersville, Ga. (August 31, 2026) — Piedmont Cartersville will host a free prostate cancer screening event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Store in Cartersville.  Prostate cancer screening has advanced significantly in recent years. Today, an initial screening may include a simple blood test known as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Cartersville (Aug. 31, 2026) – As families prepare to settle into busy fall routines, many adults put off routine healthcare visits. But one of the simplest steps people can take to improve their health is knowing your numbers.  Many common conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease, can develop silently without noticeable symptoms. Knowing your ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, August 14, 2026
Cartersville, Ga. (Aug. 11, 2026) – More than 20 mothers, babies, expectant parents and family members gathered at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center on Aug. 8 to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month during the hospital's Breastfeeding & Brunch event. The community gathering connected local families with education, resources and support while highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, August 14, 2026
Cartersville, Ga. (Aug. 13, 2026) — As Georgia continues to experience periods of extreme heat, physicians at Piedmont are encouraging residents to be aware that some commonly prescribed medications may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses and complications. According to Mark Senger, D.O., Chief Medical Officer at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, patients taking medications for high ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, May 29, 2026
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Announces 2026 Dueling Pianos Event, Invites Sponsors to Support Student SuccessMarietta, GA — The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation is proud to announce its upcoming Dueling Pianos fundraising event, taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Chattahoochee Technical College North Metro Campus. This high-energy evening will bring together community leaders, ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Friday, January 30, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release