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TUESDAY July 2, 2019 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 cents Cartersville considers changes to dog ownership ordinance BY JAMES SWIFT Keith Lovell. Furthermore, the amended ordi- [email protected] He said there was no specifi c inci- nance retains a stipulation for dog dent or catalyst for the proposed ordi- owners residing on more than two The City of Cartersville is mulling nance amendment. acres that their dogs be maintained a proposed ordinance revision that “If I recall right, I think when it was in an enclosure at least 100 feet from would make changes to the number sent over to me by the City, they want- the nearest property line, pending the of dogs residents are allowed to own ed it to be consistent with the other pro- number of dogs on the property is RANDY PARKER/DTN within the municipal limits. visions in the ordinance,” he said. “Ap- greater than six. The City of Cartersville is The proposal alters the City’s exist- parently, the one that deals with cats is Not that the ordinance means resi- considering ing code of ordinances to eliminate a divided at the two-acre mark and not dents can own hundreds of dogs in the an ordinance provision barring individuals who live the one-acre mark, as well.” City just as long as their homes sit on amendment on properties equal to or less than one Other sections of the code pertaining two acre-plus parcels, Lovell continued. that would allow acre from owning more than three to dog ownership will not be changed “There’s a set number which if you residents who dogs. If approved by the Cartersville under the proposed ordinance amend- go over, you have to have a kennel op- live on proper- City Council, the ordinance tweak ment. Existing regulations allowing a eration,” he said. “There is some num- ties consisting would allow anyone who lives on a res- maximum of three dogs for residents ber that caps out at, but I don’t know of less than idential property that is equal to or less who live in multifamily units — de- what that is off the top of my head.” one acre to own than two acres to now own up to six scribed in the ordinance language as The proposed code amendment twice as many dogs as cur- dogs — a provision that, currently, is any and all apartments, condomini- makes no changes to the City’s exist- rently permitted limited to residents who live on prop- ums, duplexes, mobile home parks and ing regulations on cat ownership, in- under City code. erties between one to two acres. townhomes — remain. Nor are there cluding a provision allowing residents “Basically, the big takeaway is there any amendments to a section stating in multifamily units to own as many as was a difference — there was a divid- there are “no restrictions on the num- six cats — twice as many as the num- ing line at one acre and then there was ber of dogs allowed to be possessed ber of dogs allowed in the same types a dividing line at two acres, and we’re or kept, provided all applicable provi- of residences under both the existing taking out the one-acre thing and just sions of this chapter are obeyed,” for and amended ordinance. making the dividing line at two acres,” residents who live on properties larger said City of Cartersville Attorney than two acres. SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 5A Cyberattack forces OT IDDLING ROUND Georgia N F A agency to shut down websites THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A Georgia state agency says a cyberattack has forced it to shut down some court web- sites. News outlets report hackers demanding a ransom infected computers with malware at the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts. Agency spokes- man Bruce Shaw said Monday that officials have “quaran- tined our servers and shut off our network to the outside.” It wasn’t immediately clear how many Georgia courts were affected, or to what degree their operations were inter- rupted. The agency’s website, www.georgiacourts.org, was offline Monday. Websites for the Georgia Supreme Court and court clerks in the state’s larger counties appeared to be operating. The Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts provides computer applications to some local probate and municipal courts. Shaw said the agency doesn’t store private informa- tion aside from what’s in public court documents. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Local violinist James Satterfi eld provided smooth background music at Saturday’s Farmers Market in downtown Cartersville. The market takes place every SEE CYBERATTACK, PAGE 5A Saturday morning through September from 7 a.m. until noon in the Founder’s Oak Parking Lot across from City Hall. GHC hosting STEM-based camps in July BY DONNA HARRIS tersville location. Many students according to Clark. “This summer’s Science Explo- [email protected] who come to the camps haven’t “Kids need to develop criti- ration Camp will give students an been on a college campus before cal-thinking skills if they are go- opportunity to delve into a differ- For kids who are missing the so they get to see the classrooms, ing to be successful,” she said. ent strand of science each day,” STEM activities they do in school, labs and gym, which is an exciting “Also so they can learn some cool said instructor Robin Morrow, Georgia Highlands College is opportunity.” things, spend time on a college the GATEWAY teacher at Clear offering two weeklong science The camps were created around campus and make new friends.” Creek Elementary. “At school, camps in July that can tide them subjects and topics that are in high Science Exploration Camp will our science lessons are limited to over until classes start in August. demand as career paths for today’s be held July 15-19 from 9 a.m. grade-level standards. At camp, we Openings are still available in students. to 4 p.m. daily and will give ris- will get to explore skills and con- two science, technology, engi- “Our themes are heavily focused ing third- through sixth-graders a cepts students may not be taught neering and mathematics-based on science and STEM because it weeklong adventure of being im- until middle school and high camps, Science Exploration Camp is important for children to have mersed in fun experiments and school, including biology, chemis- and Cosmic Explorers, being con- skills in these areas to be competi- engaging in hands-on activities try, physics and more.” ducted at the college’s Cartersville tive in the current and future work- that reinforce and supplement the Sample activities include ex- campus at 5441 Highway 20 the force,” Clark said. “The themes Georgia Standards of Excellence tracting DNA, investigating elec- last two weeks of July. this year were chosen by our in- for science. tricity, building rockets, analyzing “We want to serve the communi- structional staff, who are unique- Each day, GHC professors and chemical reactions, growing crys- ty by offering fun, educational pro- ly qualifi ed in specifi c areas, i.e., local educators will facilitate pro- tals and exploring planets in the SPECIAL grams for kids of all ages,” associ- chemistry, astronomy, etc.” gram modules that allow campers StarLab. Georgia Highlands College is hosting two science ate professor and Camp Director Taking part in summer camps to investigate topics from differ- The camp fee is $199, and regis- camps in July at its Cartersville campus that will Merry Clark said. “Additionally, such as these also is important in ent branches of science, including tration is open until fi lled. enable rising third- through sixth-graders to learn we want to give kids an opportu- helping students learn other skills earth science, life science, chemis- about astronomy, rockets, physics and chemistry. nity to spend time at GHC’s Car- that will benefi t them in the future, try, astronomy and physics. SEE GHC, PAGE 5A INSIDE TODAY Mostly VOLUME 73, NO. 49 Obituaries ............................. 2A Blotter ................................... 5A sunny U.S. & World .........................3A Weather ................................ 6A High 94 www.daily-tribune.com Stocks ................................... 3A Sports ................................... 1B Entertainment ...................... 4A Classifieds............................ 3B Low 71 2A Tuesday, July 2, 2019 • www.daily-tribune.com Local The Daily Tribune News ContactUs OBITUARIES The Daily Tribune News late Sue Carroll Cabe. He was also ville Medical Center and Meals Cartersville, and Easton Cabe of p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, Address: preceded in death by his brother, on Wheels. In addition to being Gulfport, Mississippi; his sisters, 2019 at Parnick Jennings Funeral 251 S. Tennessee St. Marvin Douglas a member of Friendship Baptist Hazel Stacey of Cartersville, Faye Home and Cremation Services. Cartersville, GA 30120 Cabe. Church he served on the Deacon Jackson of Cartersville, and Penny Serving as honorary pallbearers Mr. Cabe board as well. Cabe of Cartersville; and several will be members of American Le- Mailing Address: 251 S. Tennessee St. served his coun- Survivors include his wife of fi f- nieces and nephews. gion Carl Boyd Post #42. Cartersville, GA 30120 try honorably ty-nine years, Rose Marie Cabe of Funeral services will be held Flowers will be accepted or in the United Cartersville; his sons, Ricky Lee at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, those desiring may make memo- Phone: 770-382-4545 Willie Cabe Jr. States Army Cabe (Tammy) of Cartersville, and 2019, at Friendship Baptist Church rial contributions in Mr. Cabe’s After 5 p.m.: 770-382-4548 with two tours Randy Paul Cabe (Brenda) of Car- with Reverend Stephen Cochran honor to the Friendship Baptist Fax: 770-382-2711 Mr.