TUESDAY August 13, 2019 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 cents MPO weighs in on projected federal funding decrease BY JAMES SWIFT afternoon’s MPO Policy Com- we take this list of projects that — particularly, when it comes to [email protected] mittee meeting. “Basically what we’ve come up with and we population estimates and federal you’re looking at is what’s called throw it against the map and see funding allocations. As the Cartersville-Bartow a LOS map … if it’s red- or or- which ones we think will have Bartow County Administrator Metropolitan Planning Organi- ange-shade, you’ve got higher the most impact, and which Peter Olson, for example, said zation (MPO) continues work levels of congestion than might ones we can afford in terms of he considered a 2050 popula- on its Long-Range Transpor- be desired.” the federal fund allocation,” tion projection that saw Bartow tation Plan (LRTP), Bartow Other pockets on the map Sills said. “The focus of the plan County at only 135,000 people County Transportation Planner showing high levels of conges- is to meet the Level of Service to be a vast undercount. Tom Sills said two documents tion included the stretch of U.S. demands and also meet commu- “When I looked into the Of- from the Georgia Department 41 intersecting with Highway nity needs. If you’ve got a lot of fi ce of Planning and Budget’s of Transportation (GDOT) are 140 and the stretch of U.S. 41 economic development opportu- website after that meeting, they paramount. intersecting with Highway 20. nities and you want to take ad- were modeling based on Cen- One is a Level of Service The other important docu- vantage of it, that’s something sus estimates through 2013,” he (LOS) projection predicting ment, he said, is a roughly $1.1 that’s certainly worthy of our said. “Between 2010 and 2013, traffi c levels come 2050. billion list of possible transpor- consideration as a community to we went from 100,167 people “They’re forecasting, based tation infrastructure projects fund.” to like 101,000 people … since JAMES SWIFT/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS on all of the socioeconomic planned from 2020-2050. Yet several members of the then, we’ve gone to 106,000.” Members of the Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Or- data, quite a bit of congestion on “What happens next is, committee aired major concerns ganization (MPO) met last week to discuss federal transporta- I-75,” Sills said at Wednesday through a collaborative process, about the State’s methodology SEE MPO, PAGE 5A tion funding projections. Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk DRESSED FOR THE PART takes center stage at Music by the Tracks Aug. 17 BY MARIE NESMITH [email protected] Referred to by the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority as “dynamic,” Kha- risma Jazzmatic Funk will make its debut performance at Music by the Tracks Saturday. “Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about jazz, old-school R&B and funk music,” said Courtney Sutter, Cartersville DDA’s mar- keting and promotions coordinator. “Playing a variety of music that’s soothing for the soul, this group will have the whole audience up on their feet and begging for more. “We chose to add this group to our lineup because they add some much needed genre variety to our concert series. With 10 mem- bers in their jazz funk band, they are known for their interactive performance that every- one in the audience can enjoy.” Music by the Tracks will begin with a per- formance by Sam Carter at 6 p.m., followed by the headlining act from 7 to 9 p.m. “We’ll play a little bit of something for everybody,” said Terry Ellis, Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk’s director and manager. SPECIAL “We’ll play everything from the ‘60s through Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk will perform at ‘70s, from Motown to Earth, Wind & Fire to Music by the Tracks Saturday. Kool & The Gang, The Commodores, Sade. “You name it, we’re going to play it. ... We like playing at venues, like this, because we have a good chance to interact with the crowd.” Along with live entertainment, the compli- mentary offering will feature food and drinks for purchase by local establishments. “The turnout has been better than we could ever hope for at these concerts,” stated former Music by the Tracks Event Planner Hannah Surrett in a news release. “I know another great crowd will show in downtown on Satur- day, Aug. 17, for Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk.” Established in 2015, Music by the Tracks is featuring fi ve concerts this year on the third Saturday of the month from May through September. The series will wrap up Sept. 21 with a performance by Chi-Town Transit Au- thority. “The purpose of the Music by the Tracks series is to bring people to downtown Car- this event feeling relaxed and satisfi ed. This tersville and ultimately support our local series is free and a great opportunity to get businesses on the square and our food and the entire family together outside. We also RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS drink vendors,” Sutter said. “The downtown hope that people will leave this event with a Tellus Science Museum Executive Director Jose Santamaria portrays Carlos Juan Finlay, a pi- area of any city is the core of the communi- fresh outlook on our downtown as somewhere oneer in the research of yellow fever, who determined that it was transmitted through mosqui- ty. By providing these events downtown, we they can come visit to dine, shop and attend toes, at the annual Night at the Museum back-to-school event. More than 750 people of all ages hope to continue growing the city’s presence events throughout the year.” attended the event, where museum staff and community members dressed up as historically signifi cant individuals as well as science fi ction characters. In addition to Finlay, Amelia Ear- and make it an ideal, attractive and viable For more information about Music by the hart, the Wright Brothers, and many of the heroes and villains from Star Wars were among those place for our community. Tracks, visit https://downtowncartersville. entertaining the museum guests. “The DDA hopes that attendees will leave org. Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for IMPACT Awards BY MARIE NESMITH areas of opportunity for our chamber,” beyond just an event for young profes- tential. According to www.cartersvillecham- [email protected] said Cindy Williams, CEO of the local sionals. We have some great groups in “So speaking to all of that, we felt ber.com/impact-awards, “IMPACT chamber. “So one of the areas that I re- the community who are covering that like there was a need to recognize in- Awards recipients will receive: Striving to recognize emerging pro- ally wanted to look at as we move for- space.” dividuals who are serving not only in • Presentation of award at November fessionals, the Cartersville-Bartow ward is engaging young professionals. Modeling the award after 40-Un- their organizations but also within the Quarterly Luncheon County Chamber of Commerce is “I think that many chambers, hon- der-40 offerings, Williams shared the community for something bigger. So • Feature in the Community Guide & seeking nominations for its IMPACT estly, probably throughout the country program is similar but instead of hon- that’s where the idea came from. Then Business Directory magazine Awards. A new offering, the accolades are really looking at this too, because oring 40 individuals, the chamber will we said, ‘Let’s put together a very pres- • Recognition in the Discover Bartow will showcase younger than 40 recipi- we want to be an organization that recognize up to fi ve annually. tigious award.’” magazine ents who are innovative leaders at work serves many different generations. So “They are typically more engaged in Looking to honor the recipients “in • One-year complimentary registra- and in the community. typically Chambers of Commerce will community service,” she said about the a way that makes it worthy of the pres- tion to select chamber events “Every year we get together with our often think of hosting events. That’s younger generation. “They’re looking tige,” Williams noted the winners will board of directors to determine new kind of a go-to. But I wanted to think for ways to develop their leadership po- be thoroughly recognized. SEE IMPACT, PAGE 5A INSIDE TODAY Mostly VOLUME 73, NO. 85 Obituaries ............................. 2A Blotter ................................... 5A sunny U.S. & World .........................3A Weather ................................ 6A High 97 www.daily-tribune.com Stocks ................................... 3A Sports ................................... 1B Entertainment ...................... 4A Classifieds............................ 3B Low 75 2A Tuesday, August 13, 2019 • www.daily-tribune.com Local The Daily Tribune News ContactUs OBITUARIES The Daily Tribune News 23, 1945 in Shannon, GA, daugh- Survivors include her chil- life at a later date. Address: ter of the late Arnold Hughes dren, Stephen David (Jennifer) In lieu of fl owers, memorial Sherre Lynn Smith 251 S. Tennessee St. Robbins and Ruby Nell Hollaran Childers; Stephanie Ann (Kirk) donations may be made in Car- Cartersville, GA 30120 Robbins. Dominic and Rodney James ol’s name to the American Can- Sherre Lynn Smith, Ed.D., Carol was a loving, mother, (Jennifer) Childers; grandchil- cer Society and Camp Sunshine passed away on Sunday, Au- Mailing Address: 251 S. Tennessee St. grandmother, sister and friend. dren, Austin and Ally Childers, at www.mycampsunshine.com gust 11, 2019. There will be Cartersville, GA 30120 Carol enjoyed going to the beach Jace and Brooklyn Dominic, or 1850 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, a private family Celebration of Carol Elaine and shopping with her friends.