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.
Matt Laughridge meets the residency requirement to hold the State Senate District 14 seat, according to an administrative law judge and Brian Kemp.
Some 800 students, teachers and staff members were treated to Blue Bell ice cream this morning.
Find homes on the market on Cumming Patch each week, from our partners at Zillow.
Find homes on the market on Cartersville Patch each week, from our partners at Zillow.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp will have the final say on whether Matt Laughridge is eligible to hold the seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk of Cassville.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp will have the final say on whether Matt Laughridge is eligible to hold the seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk of Cassville.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp will have the final say on whether Matt Laughridge is eligible to hold the seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk of Cassville.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp will have the final say on whether Matt Laughridge is eligible to hold the seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk of Cassville.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp will have the final say on whether Matt Laughridge is eligible to hold the seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk of Bartow.
A group wanders through a residential area.
Cartersville police are asking for the public's help in identifying the pair and their car, images of which were captured on surveillance video.
Forsyth County's Animal Control Board also has a called meeting tonight in Cumming.
The city council meets tonight, Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 for a work session and 7 for regular business.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Bartow County jail. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Forsyth Schools' Board of Education is set to consider a timeline for the naming of the new school that will relieve overcrowding in three existing school southwest of the city of Cumming.
The private schools in Alpharetta and Cumming are set Saturday, Oct. 19, to jointly celebrate the season and welcome the community
The private schools in Alpharetta and Cumming are set Saturday, Oct. 19, to jointly celebrate the season and welcome the community
A Blue Bell truck filled with ice cream will arrive at Daves Creek Elementary School in Cumming at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to treat its 800 students, teachers and staff members.
In other strange crime incidents in Georgia, a woman blames YouTube for her boyfriend's refusal to comply with police.
