The residents of Bartow County get to enjoy fast paced city life as well as the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. The county is ideal for nature lovers as it is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. A small town atmosphere resonates throughout the county even though the population exceeds 100,000. Bartow County has ranked in the top 100 places to live in America.

Adairsville
www.adairsvillega.net
(770) 773-3451

Located exactly 65 miles from Chattanooga to its north and 65 miles from Atlanta to its south, Adairsville is home to the lush gardens and scenic antebellum estate of Barnsley Garden resort. Adairsville’s charm is such that it has the distinction of being the only entire city to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cartersville
www.cityofcartersville.org
(770) 387-5616

Destroyed during the Civil War, Cartersville has reemerged as a small town with its heritage and easy-going charm intact. Site of the historic Etowah Indian Mounds, which date back to 1000 A.D., Cartersville has preserved its past while keeping an eye focused on the future. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Georgia Mountains, its appeal as a great place to call home is hard to resist. Known for its easygoing charm, the downtown district offers something for everyone with a wide range of unique shops, restaurants, free all-day parking and a visitor information and rest center located in the historic railroad depot. Cartersville is a great place to spend an afternoon or put down more permanent roots.

Kingston
www.kingston.georgia.gov
(770) 336-5905

Rich in Civil War History, Kingston is where General Sherman made plans and awaited for their approval from General Grant for the March to the Sea.

Main Contact Information
www.bartowga.org
(770) 387-5030

County Seat
Cartersville

County Population
100,157

Millage Rates (uninc.)
7.80

Median Home Price
$127,610

Municipalities
City of Adairsville
www.adairsvillega.net
(770) 773-3451

City of Cartersville
www.cityofcartersville.org
(770) 387-5616

City of Emerson
www.emersoncityhall.com
(770) 382-9819

City of Euharlee
www.euharlee.com
(770) 386-1542

City of Kingston
(770) 336-5905

City of Rydal

Town of Taylorsville

City of White
(770) 382-5466

Driver’s License
Department of Driver Services Cartersville DMV
(678) 413-8400

MVD Tag Office of Cartersville DMV
(770) 387-5112

Bartow County Tax Commissioner
VaLenda Bailey
(770) 387-5111

Bartow County Animal Control
www.bartowga.org
(770) 387-5153

UTILITIES
Electricity

Bartow County
Georgia Power Company
www.georgiapower.com
(706) 554-4233

City of Cartersville
Cartersville Electric Department, MEAG Power and TEA
www.meagpower.org
www.teainc.org
(770) 387-5631

Gas Companies
Bartow County
Atlanta Gas Light
www.atlantagaslight.com
(404) 210-7534

City of Cartersville Gas System
www.cityofcartersville.org
(770) 387-5642

City of Adairsville Gas System
www.adairsvillega.net/gas.html
(770) 773-3451

Water and Wastewater Treatment
Bartow County Water System
www.bartowga.org
(770) 387-5170

City of Cartersville Water System
www.cityofcartersville.org
(770) 387-5653

Garbage/Waste Disposal
Bartow County
www.publicgis.bartowga.org/solidwaste/index.html
(770) 387-5145

City of Cartersville
www.cityofcartersville.org/index.aspx?nid=25
(770) 387-5602

COMMUNICATION
Comcast Cable & Internet Sales
www.comcast.com
(404) 610-6500

Cartersville Cable
(678) 792-4127

Directv
www.directv.com
(770) 607-9784

Peachnet Communications
(770) 606-1379

A Advanced Satellite TV
www.advancedsatellite.tv
(770) 974-4356

MUNICIPAL/COUNTY SERVICES

All Emergencies
911

Fire Protection
Bartow County
www.publicgis.bartowga.org/fire/index.html
(770) 387-5151

City of Cartersville
www.cityofcartersville.org/index.aspx?NID=20
770-387-5635

Police Protection

Bartow County Sheriff’s Office
www.bartow.org
(770) 382-5050

City of Cartersville Police Department
www.cartersvillepolice.com

HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY
Hospitals & Medical Centers

Cartersville Medical Center
www.cartersvillemedical.com
(770) 382-1530

LIBRARIES

Bartow County Library
www.bartowlibraryonline.org

Adairsville Branch
(770) 769-9200

Cartersville Branch
(770) 382-4203

Euharlee Branch
(770) 382-2057

EDUCATION
Public Schools

Bartow County School System
www.bartow.k12.ga.us
(770) 606-5800

City of Cartersville School System
www.cartersville.k12.ga.us
(770) 382-5880

Colleges
Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus
www.highlands.edu
(678) 872-8000

NEWSPAPERS
Bartow Neighbor
www.neighbornewspapers.com

The Daily Tribune
www.daily-tribune.com

Lakeside on Allatoona
www.lakesidenews.com/allatoona