BARTOW COUNTY

County Offices
135 West Cherokee Avenue
Cartersville 770-387-5000
www.bartowga.org

Chamber of Commerce
122 West Main Street
Cartersville 770-382-1466
www.cartersvillechamber.com

Quality of Life
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bartow County is the gateway to the Northwest Georgia’s “High country.” The county was named in 1861 for Francis Bartow, a fallen Confederate war hero. The area was once home to “carpet alley,” a primarily self-contained agricultural mill and mining region. Today, Bartow County benefits from a diverse industrial base and rapidly developing corridor. Offering convenient access to I-75, many county residents commute to the metro Atlanta area for work.

With several small towns and seven municipalities dotting its green, rolling landscape, the county is popular for its quiet country living. While offering the urban conveniences of state- of-the-art medical facilities, excellent schools, and booming industries, Bartow County retains both natural beauty and friendly Southern charm. Nearby Lake Allatoona, the Etowah River, Red Top Mountain State Park, and Bartow Carver Park provide a beautiful scenic backdrop for the county as well as an array of outstanding recreational activities.

Services
The county offers an impressive collection of higher learning institutions including Floyd College, Reinhardt College, North Metro Technical Institute, Berry College, and Shorter College. In addition, more than 10 Atlanta area institutions are located within a 40-minute commute.

The City of Cartersville houses a local airport offering a lighted runway, enclosed hangars, fuel services, and minor repair. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, located just 50 miles southeast of Cartersville, meets commercial air service needs.

Cartersville is also home to Cartersville Medical Center, an award-winning, general hospital offering 80 beds, 75 physicians, two nursing homes, two personal care homes, and a comprehensive range of other medical services.

Adairsville
City Hall
770-773-3451
www.adairsvillega.net

Chamber of Commerce
770-382-1466
www.cartersvillechamber.com

Adairsville was incorporated in 1854 and named for Chief John Adair, a Scottish settler. A historic community nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, Adairsville was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, many of pre-Civil War homes and churches stand alongside elegant Victorian structures in the city’s spectacular 170-acre historic district. The streets are also brimming with inviting antique shops, boutiques, and fine restaurants. Popular area attractions include the Indian Ridge Golf Club, The Prime Outlets of Calhoun, and the luxurious Barnsley Inn & Golf at Barnsley Gardens, a gracious 1840’s estate now offering cottages, tennis, golf, and spa facilities.

Cartersville
City Hall
770-387-5616
www.cityofcartersville.org

Chamber of Commerce
770-382-1466
www.cartersvillechamber.com

In Cartersville, newcomers will find a pleasing small town atmosphere that includes friendly neighbors and family-oriented, tree-lined streets. Offering a great selection of affordable housing, homebuyers will also find that their money goes farther here in comparison to the metro area. Choices include modest, well-established homes near the downtown district, nearby swimming and tennis communities, modern subdivisions, and spectacular historic homes in need of moderate renovations. Newcomers will find Cartersville a refreshing rural setting that provides easy access to the cultural and educational offerings of the metro area. I-75, Georgia’s primary north/south artery, bisects Bartow County and ensures an easy drive to greater Atlanta.