Chick-Fil-A Comes, Chef Wins: Top Stories of 2019 in Cartersville

CARTERSVILLE, GA - It's hard to believe 2019, and the decade, is already coming to an end due to how much happened this year, especially in Cartersville. Certain moments during 2019 showed residents at their worst, while several other moments showed them at their very best. Whether it was a tragedy that tested our strength, a person or event that helped restore our faith in humanity, or something strange that left us not knowing whether to laugh, or sigh (or both), it's hard to believe how much happened around us this year.

Which ones did Patch readers find the most interesting? Patch has rounded up the top most-read stories in Cartersville during 2019.

Multiple People Shot In Bartow County, Possibly A Murder-Suicide

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is investigating three people shot in the area of Gray Road off of Old Rudy York Road near Cartersville.

Most Dangerous Highway In Georgia Goes Through Cartersville

Our state's deadliest highway is I-75, which goes through Cartersville. A total of 111 fatalities occurred in the summer months between 2015 and 2017 on the highway.

Bartow County Rallies For Family After 3-Year-Old Boy's Death

Bartow County residents have rallied to help two school leaders whose 3-year-old son was killed on Labor Day in an all-terrain vehicle crash. An online fundraiser set up to help John and Amie Howard with expenses has raised $9,345 as of Sept. 8.

Cartersville Boy Killed In Shooting

Officers were dispatched to the residence on Aubrey Street to investigate the incident. Cartersville police spokesperson Lt. Mike Bettikofer said an adolescent male was found dead in the home.

Chick-fil-A Breaks Ground On Distribution Center

Chick-fil-A began work Friday on a 50-acre site off Cass-White Road which will be home to a new distribution center. The company will begin using a 265,150-square foot spec building on the land in July while work continues on the full distribution center.

FBI Helps Identify Suspect In Cartersville School Lockdown

The FBI and Cartersville Police have identified a suspect responsible for a threatening anonymous call was received by school officials during school hours Thursday. All city schools were placed in a lockdown status, in an abundance of caution though no tangible threat existed, authorities said. Within minutes, multiple agencies responded to each school and assisted with perimeter searches and observation duties ensuring the safest environment possible.

Amateur Chef From Cartersville Wins $250K On Fox TV ShowAmateur Chef From Cartersville Wins $250K On Fox TV Show

A lady from Cartersville took the top prize this week on "MasterChef," the reality TV show on Fox that brings amateur chefs together from across the country to whip up tasty meals for a panel of judges.

'He's Turning Blue': School Officer's Heroic Actions Save Student

The quick actions of many, including a Bartow County school resource officer, saved the life of an 11-year-old Red Top Middle School student this week. It happened Tuesday when school administrators heard four horrific words over the static of a two-way radio: "Hurry, he's turning blue."

Cartersville Football Head Coach To Resign

The man who's led the Cartersville High School Purple Hurricanes to become one of the most respected high school football teams in the state has announced he will leave the program.

Bartow Sheriff's Deputy Battling Brain Cancer

Lt. Robert Moultrie with the Bartow County Sheriff's Office is used to battling criminals on the streets who are flippant about their activities that could bring harm to their neighbors. However, Moultrie is now facing an unfamiliar foe that could be just as harmful.