Sunday Edition March 24, 2019 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER $1.50 Commissioner Taylor confi rms Chick-fi l-A land purchase BY JAMES SWIFT “They bought the property, so we’re delighted [email protected] that a company like Chick-fi l-A is looking at our community, to come in and make investments The cat — or rather, the chicken sandwich — and bring jobs,” he said. “Now, as for the total appears to be out of the bag. investment and jobs, I’m still under a non-disclo- News broke late Thursday evening that CFA sure agreement, so I’m not at liberty to talk about D2 Services LLC, a subsidiary of Chick-fi l-A, jobs and investment.” had purchased an approximately 50-acre site in Taylor, however, did confi rm that the property Bartow County. At this point, however, the only purchased by Chick-fi l-A is off Cass-White Road, hard numbers on the project made public is the near the western side of Interstate 75. cost of the transaction — roughly $3.7 million, “It’s 50 acres of raw land that they’re going to JAMES SWIFT/DTN according to County documents. build their own building on,” Taylor said. “It was District 14 State Rep. Mitch- ell Scoggins (R, Cartersville) Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor purchased from the Pattillo development, and JAMES SWIFT/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS discussed the controver- Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor confi rmed that said he’s been aware of the fast food juggernaut’s they are moving forward.” sial “heartbeat bill” at a GOP Chick-fi l-A has purchased a 50-acre parcel within the Carters- plan — which went under the codename “Opera- gathering in Bartow Saturday ville Business Park along Cass-White Road. tion Spicy “ — for approximately a year. SEE CHICK-FIL-A, PAGE 8A morning. Cartersville State Rep. City Council Scoggins passes trio of NIGHTMARE OFF ERWIN ST. discusses ‘emergency abortion, ordinances’ school BY JAMES SWIFT [email protected] taxes Members of the Cartersville City Council approved a slate of BY JAMES SWIFT “emergency ordinance” amend- [email protected] ments at Thursday evening’s meeting in order to bring the mu- When the Georgia Senate nicipal government into compli- passed House Bill 481 — also ance with Georgia’s pension plan known as the Living Infants contributions laws. Fairness and Equality (LIFE) According to City documents, Act, yet more commonly re- the 2019 fi scal year budget for ferred to as the “heartbeat bill” pension contributions — follow- — on Friday, District 14 State ing fi ndings from a recent Maul- Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (R, Car- din and Jenkins audit — con- tersville) found himself seated tained a shortfall of $904,395. between two female legislators. “In addition, the City did not One was a Republican, the fund the last six months of fi scal other a Democrat. year 2018 properly, which result- “She hit me on the arm when ed in a $225,670 shortfall,” a City we passed the abortion bill and fi nance department summary she said ‘We’ve got you,’” Scog- reads. JAMES SWIFT/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS gins said of the Democratic law- In order to fund the $1.13 mil- Cast and crew rolled into South Avenue Thursday to fi lm an episode of the upcoming horror series “Creepshow.” maker. “So they actually think lion increase in the budget, the they’re going to take over the City opted to use a mixture of State House in 2020.” departmental reserves, with the ‘Creepshow’ fi lms in downtown Cartersville The fi rst-year legislator re- 2019 FY general fund budget counted Friday’s contentious being adjusted by $687,790, the BY JAMES SWIFT or so crew members where to park along last week’s shoot; in fact, he said the Car- General Assembly gathering at City’s electric fund by $104,420 [email protected] South Erwin Street, while the building that tersville production ran about as smoothly Saturday’s Bartow County Re- and the municipal water fund by formerly housed CrossPoint City Church as he could’ve hoped for. publican Party monthly meeting. $145,325. The latest Hollywood project using at 245 South Tennessee St. was used as a “The City was fantastic,” he said. “It was Indeed, Scoggins said a The total approved budget Bartow as its backdrop looks to be a real base camp for the shoot. probably one of the easier jurisdictions I’ve quartet of bills from the 2019 amendment increases the City’s spine-tingler. According to the fi lm permit applica- dealt with, bringing a fi lm to town.” legislative session — that 2019 FY contributions from On Thursday, South Avenue was tempo- tion fi led with the City of Cartersville, the If the name “Creepshow” rings familiar, aforementioned heartbeat bill, $2,751,005 to $3,655,400. rarily cordoned off between West Avenue shoot consisted of about 15 onscreen tal- it’s because the new series is a spinoff of a proposal to wrest control of Generally, such amendments and Leake Street to facilitate the fi lming ents — some of whom might be Bartow the 1982 fi lm of the same name, which was Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta In- require two readings before the of “Creepshow,” a new series set to debut Countians themselves. A March 19 post a joint production between horror heavy ternational Airport from the council takes action. Mayor Matt on the AMC Networks-owned Shudder by Extra Casting Atlanta sought local men hitters Stephen King and the late “Night of City of Atlanta, legislation Santini, however, invoked an streaming service later this year. and women in their 30s to 50s to “portray the Living Dead” maestro George Romero. seeking to overhaul the State’s “emergency ordinance” motion Vehicles emblazoned with placards read- funeral-goers” for the production. Rather The new series is being helmed by Greg voting procedures and a bill allowing the council to vote on ing “Horror Anthology Series, Inc.” could tellingly, those interested in getting some Nicotero, executive producer of “The that would officially codify the proposal following just one be seen darting in and out of downtown screen time were asked to send photos and Walking Dead,” and a longtime special “hate crimes” under Georgia reading. Cartersville, with several large pieces of their contact information to an email ad- effects technician who, fi ttingly enough, law — have galvanized Dem- Another emergency ordinance equipment — among them, 15 passenger dress dubbed “Creepshow Extras.” also worked on the 1987 motion picture ocrats in both chambers under motion was enacted for another vans and a 24-box truck fl eet — stored off Luke Welden, key assistant location “Creepshow 2.” the Gold Dome. agenda item involving City liabil- Cook Street. A bright yellow sign with the manager for Horror Anthology Series, Inc., ities stemming from pension plan production code “1080” informed the 50 said there was nothing frightening about SEE FILMING, PAGE 7A SEE LEGISLATION, PAGE 5A underfunding. “The total liability for all funds is $1,486,713,” a fi nance depart- ment summary reads. “To fund DAR recognizes 5 seniors this contribution amount, the off- set will be a use of reserves from all funds, with the exception of with Good Citizen Awards the general fund.” BY DONNA HARRIS $25 checks for displaying the qual- To address the underfunding of [email protected] ities of a good citizen, including pensions, council members also honor, honesty, trustworthiness, voted unanimously to approve an Five young women in Bartow loyalty, service, unselfishness, $892,473.82 loan from the City’s County have been honored for ex- courage, leadership, self-control, electric fund to its general fund. emplifying the characteristics of good sportsmanship, responsibility good citizenship. and patriotism. SEE CARTERSVILLE, PAGE 6A The Etowah Chapter of the Na- “Their actions inspire others to tional Society Daughters of the learn more, do more and achieve American Revolution presented more,” said chapter Vice Regent its annual Good Citizen Awards to and State Historian Amy Nation, five high school seniors in a cer- filling in for committee Chairwom- emony Tuesday afternoon at the an Beth Williams, who was deal- Bartow County Senior Center on ing with a family health concern. Zena Drive in Cartersville. “I’m excited with their eagerness Lori Cimino from Adairs- to serve and the leadership that ville High, Jocelyn Blanchette they’ve already shown and exhibit- from Cartersville High, Andrea ed. They’re going to do well. These RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS After being presented with the Good Citizen Award from the Etowah Chapter of the Mosqueda Cruz from Cass High, are America’s future leaders. And National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Woodland High senior Jor- JAMES SWIFT/DTN Anna Lane Hattaway from Excel I’m grateful that Bartow County is dan Duck, right, speaks to the attendees of the DAR award ceremony at the Bartow Mayor Matt Santini presides Christian Academy and Jordan going to be well-represented.” Senior Center on Zena Drive in Cartersville. Also receiving Good Citizen awards were, over the March 21 Cartersville Duck from Woodland High were from left, Lori Cimino of Adairsville High; Jocelyn Blanchette from Cartersville High; City Council meeting. presented pins, certificates and SEE DAR, PAGE 2A Andrea Cruz from Cass High; and Anna Lane Hattaway from Excel Christian Academy. 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