FRIDAY June 7, 2019 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 cents Euharlee names new police chief BY JAMES SWIFT cil meeting. “We went through thews,” Worthington said. agenda concerned the purchase [email protected] some great candidates, and I Matthews served on the Pow- of a four-wheeler — a carry- tell you what, it just amazes me der Springs Police Department over item from the council’s A member of the Powder the talent’s that’s out there and for about 17 years. He is set to last meeting. Springs Police Department has the education some of the peo- be sworn in at a city council “We had some bids and there been named the new chief of ple has put into it.” work session meeting slated for was a thought we might get a police for the City of Euharlee. The council narrowed down 7 p.m. at 30 Burge’s Mill Road better bid, but I don’t think that Lieutenant Jody Matthews its list to two candidates fol- on June 18. matured,” Worthington said. came out on top of a field of lowing a lengthy executive “I’m glad to be here and “It is a used vehicle, but it’s almost two dozen applicants in session discussion at a May 21 thank you for this opportuni- supposed to be top-notch.” the wake of former Euharlee council meeting. Euharlee’s ty,” Matthews said at Tuesday The council opted for the Police Chief Lee New’s retire- Deputy Chief of Police Wil- evening’s public meeting. “I’m $6,848.99 purchase over a ment last month. liam Yee was the other finalist. looking forward to serving the competing bid that was more “We went through several “We talked about them stren- City of Euharlee and the coun- than $2,000 more expensive. applications in the market for a uously — it was a pretty good cil and mayor. So I greatly ap- Worthington said the John JAMES SWIFT/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Jody Matthews, who served on the Powder Springs Police De- new police chief,” said Euhar- meeting — but then we decid- preciate it and I’m very excit- Deere all-terrain vehicle will partment for 17 years, was announced as Euharlee’s new chief lee Mayor Steve Worthington ed as the city council that we ed.” be used for parks and recre- of police at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. at Tuesday evening’s city coun- would go with Mr. Jody Mat- The only other item on the ation purposes. Cartersville man gets 30-year probation ,756#2*#5' sentence on aggravated assault charges BY JAMES SWIFT [email protected] A 35-year-old Cartersville resi- dent was sentenced to 30 years on probation after entering a negoti- ated plea of guilty to two counts of aggravated assault in Bartow Superior Court Tuesday morning. Johnny Wilson Brake also pleaded guilty to one count of family violence battery, one count of cruelty to children in the third degree and two counts of crimi- nal trespass stemming from two separate incidents that occurred in Bartow County. Cherokee Judicial Circuit As- sistant District Attorney Eliza- beth York said the defendant fi rst struck his wife in the face and choked her during an incident in August 2018. “At that time, law enforcement was called out to the defendant’s residence,” York said. “The of- fi cer spoke with her along with some other individuals who were present and there was a child who was present as well … this alter- cation, she stated, had been verbal and escalated to an aggravated as- sault, strangulation.” York said investigators docu- mented bleeding on the victim’s face, as well as marks under her jaw and near her ears. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS “The criminal trespass in that Lunar cycle textiles was the theme of Wednesday’s Crafternoon activity at the Cartersville library, and 2-year-old Josie Armstrong of Kingston and her case involved, I believe, damaging brother John, 4, use a paper stencil and paintbrush to decorate the front of a T-shirt with the phases of the moon. For information on the many summer a cell phone that she had,” York programs and activities at the Bartow County libraries, visit bartowlibraryonline.org or call 770-382-4203. said. “They spoke to the child as well, who was able to describe having heard what was going on and witnessing it that way.” Brake was released on a $13,500 property bond on Aug. 28, just AHS graduate wins National Beta Scholarship two days after being booked into the Bartow County Jail. BY DONNA HARRIS AHS Beta Club sponsor Kelly Ratcliff said the “The next case happened on [email protected] school administrators, faculty and staff were “very March 20, 2019,” York said. excited to have one of our own” chosen as a scholar- “There was initially an aggra- You never know about your chances of winning ship recipient this year. vated stalking count, as he was when competing in a national event, but it turned out “Beta members are not only high academic achiev- back at the marital residence of Destiny Adams’ chances were excellent. ers; they are also leaders and service-minded individ- his wife. Based on the fact she al- The recent Adairsville High graduate was one of uals,” she said. “Destiny’s excellent grades and high lowed him back, we’ve agreed to 247 students out of more than 3,900 applicants from SAT scores provided her with the opportunity to be- dismiss the aggravating stalking.” across the country to win a 2019 National Beta Club come a Beta scholar, and her leadership and service Scholarship. activities pushed her to the top. With over 500,000 SEE PLEA, PAGE 6A Adams, 18, along with 241 other seniors, received a members, Destiny was selected as one of the top 247 $1,000 scholarship from the organization, which of- Betas in the country. We are very proud of her.” fered more than $300,000 in scholarships — includ- Selection of the winners was based on a number ing $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000 and $6,000 to of factors, with special emphasis on academic excel- the Top 5 recipients — to outstanding Beta members lence, demonstrated leadership, commendable char- during their 12th-grade year. acter, school and community service and National The Cartersville resident said she was “overjoyed Beta involvement, according to the organization’s and relieved at the same time” after she logged into website. her email on April 29 and saw the announcement of Applications were due Jan. 24, and the 435 semifi - the recipients. nalists were notifi ed of their status the week of Feb. “I was feeling overwhelmed because at the time, I 22. They were required to submit essays, letters of SPECIAL was stressed over studying for AP tests and class work, recommendation and other materials by March 21 to Adairsville High Principal Bruce Mulkey presents re- and knowing I won instantly put me in a better mood,” compete in the second phase of the selection process. cent graduate Destiny Adams with a National Beta she said. “I was excited to hear that I could pay for col- Scholarship, which she will use to study animal health Brake lege and know that my hard work had paid off.” SEE SCHOLARSHIP, PAGE 5A at the University of Georgia. 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Snake was James and Christian Ray, Andrew Cartersville, GA 30120 He was active at Friendship Bap- land’s honor to the American Lung essential in the design of many (Chelsea) Ray, Mara (Brent) Sco- tist Church, where he oversaw the Association and COPD Founda- of Bartow County’s roadways, fi eld, and Anna (Drew) May; sev- Mailing Address: 251 S. Tennessee St. construction of the addition of a tion (link below). and he served as the head engi- en great grandchildren also sur- Cartersville, GA 30120 Beverly Cook youth ministry wing. He loved his Friends are cordially invited to neer of the Interstate 459 project vive to cherish Snake’s memory. family, especially his little grand- visit www.owenfunerals.com to in Birmingham, AL. Snake was A Celebration of Life Service Phone: 770-382-4545 Ms. Beverly “Paige” Cook, 51, son, Tate. He will be missed by all leave fond memories of Roland, a pillar of the Cartersville Com- for Snake will be conducted in After 5 p.m.: 770-382-4548 of Cartersville, GA, passed away those who knew and loved him. as well as condolences and expres- munity. He was past president of the Owen Funeral Home Chapel Fax: 770-382-2711 Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Paige Roland is preceded in death by sions of sympathy for his family. the KIWANIS Club and was in- Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2:30 in Alan Davis, was born February 7, 1968, in his parents.