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.
Officials anticipant all hydrants in the city will be National Fire Protection Association and Insurance Service Organization compliant by June 1, 2014.
The Bulldog 100 is a program that each year determines and awards the 100 fastest growing businesses that are owned or operated by UGA alumni.
Plan to eat out for your Thanksgiving 2013 meal.
Plan to eat out for your Thanksgiving 2013 meal.
She was belligerent and had trouble maintaining her balance, according to police.
A look at strange crime stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at strange crime stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Bartow County jail. It does not indicate a conviction.
"People's Choice" voting continues through Dec. 14.
Candice Piper met the man who stabbed her to death on the Internet, likely a dating website.
Toy and clothing donations may be dropped off at fire stations, fire headquarters in Cumming, beginning in December, or any of the county's library branches.
Participants will lead the Cartersville Christmas parade along the parade route to collect donations for the Bartow County nonprofit.
A wind advisory, flood warning and flood watch also are set for Forsyth County.
A wind advisory and flood watch also are set for Bartow County.
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Construction-related lane closures will be suspended starting at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and extending until 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1.
Construction-related lane closures will be suspended starting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and extending until 9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1.
Comprehensive ophthalmologist Vandana C. Reddy will see patients several days each week.
The Cartersville resident was named National Collegiate Honors Council Student of the Year recently in New Orleans.
The free, self-guided, open studio tour is set for Dec. 7 and 8.
