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In January, Qcells signed an eight-year, 12 GW solar and engineering, procurement and construction agreement with Microsoft Qcells has committed to spending nearly $2.8 billion to build out a complete and sustainable solar supply chain in the U.S., first announced in January 2023 Hanwha Qcells USA has completed over 2 GW of projects and has over 10 GW in its development pipeline The Biden-Harris administration has been racing to finalize Energy Department clean energy loans while the president is still in office DOE has attracted 210 applications for domestic clean energy projects totaling over $324.3 billion in requested loans and loan guarantees Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The scheme would incentivize new gas and other “dispatchable” generation at the expense of renewables and batteries which constitute the vast majority of recent capacity additions in ERCOT The White House has not directed the commission to bolster coal-fired generation and the agency is eyeing reorganization possibilities The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email Small towns in America create a sense of community belonging and timelessness that big cities often lack it’s no wonder HGTV recently focused on highlighting some of the best and most charming small towns in the country you might not have to look too hard to find one of the most beautiful cities around Here’s which small town HGTV recently named one of the most charming small towns: Cartersville Cartersville made HGTV’s list of the most charming small towns in the country and here’s why: Cartersville is a city in Bartow County with plenty to see and do Cartersville is known for its “world-class” Tellus Science Museum The museum houses a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex as well as a 9-foot wide jaw of a Megaladon shark The town also has the world’s largest Western art exhibition space at the Booth Western Art Museum which “is the only museum of its kind in the Southeast and was named 2020 2021 and 2022 USA Today’s 10 Best “Peoples’ Choice Award for best art museum in the country,” according to the museum’s website visitors and locals can stroll the streets and see the very first wall painted ad for Coca-Cola Here are some of the other Southern charming small towns that made the list: This story comes to GPB through a reporting partnership with the Ledger-Enquirer Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022 She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.  GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia across the country and around the world.  Your support makes this possible.  Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service Courtesy of Cartersville-Bartow County CVB Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - A Cartersville High School student was arrested after allegedly committing a shooting at an apartment complex and then taking the gun to school possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony reckless conduct and carrying a weapon in a school safety zone They are in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice Cartersville police were called to Ivy Glen Apartments off Ridge Row Drive NE where they found a BMW riddled with gunshots in the parking lot Investigators tracked the incident to the student Officers found two guns and ammunition in an upstairs bathroom Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Cartersville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 770-387-2526 2025 at 12:10 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Fire Marshal Mark Hathaway shares his experiences in the Cartersville Fire Department and what he enjoys most about the community (Shutterstock)First responders are a vital part of our communities keeping us safe and playing an integral role in daily life Patch and T-Mobile have partnered on a Ride-Along series to showcase the important work these departments and individuals do every day We had the opportunity to speak with Mark Hathaway Fire Marshal of the Cartersville Fire Department life as a firefighter and the impact of their work Fire Marshal Hathaway: The city limits of Cartersville We serve the approximately 25,000 citizens of the city plus automatic aid areas of Bartow County that fall within our area There [are] 7 miles of the Etowah River and 8 miles of Interstate 75 that fall under our jurisdiction plus an additional 4 miles of I-75 under automatic aid Cartersville Fire Department consists of 5 stations: 3 single company stations and 2 double company stations The Fire Suppression Division consists of 5 engines Brush/Rescue UTV and a Battalion Chief vehicle manned with 27 personnel per day 3 Training and 3 Fire Marshal’s Division personnel The Training Division is responsible for training all personnel in fire suppression vehicle extrication and medical emergencies The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for all plan review public fire safety education and fire investigations The Quartermaster is responsible for all supplies Fire Marshal Hathaway: Suppression personnel work a 24 hours on 48 hours off (24/48) shift rotation starting at 0700 Each firefighter is responsible for checking the apparatus their own personal protective equipment and communicating with the outgoing shift Each workday consists of station housework and maintenance and a minimum of three hours of training plus whatever activities may occur such as preplanning buildings station tours and public education and responding to calls for service Monday through Friday have different main responsibilities for each day Mondays are for vehicle and equipment maintenance when all equipment is thoroughly checked Wednesday and Thursday are training days for specialized Fridays are set for thorough cleaning of the fire station and performing building maintenance Fire Marshal Hathaway: I grew up with my dad as a volunteer firefighter for 12 years and I got to hang around the fire station from the time I was four years old I did not originally decide I wanted to make it my profession until after spent time as a volunteer firefighter for Bartow County I knew it was what I wanted to do for a career I spent the next 12 years in the fire suppression division as a firefighter and sergeant before moving into the Fire Marshal’s Office for the last 20 years where I have served as Fire Inspector Assistant Fire Marshal and now Fire Marshal Fire Marshal Hathaway: Cartersville is a great community that is part of metropolitan Atlanta but still small enough to have a “small town feel.” Cartersville is known as “Museum City,” home to three large museums: Booth Western Art Museum Tellus Science Museum and Savoy Car Museum rejuvenated downtown with live entertainment great local restaurants and even a local brewery Cartersville is also home to the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site a 54-acre burial ground of several thousand ancient Indians along the Etowah River Fire Marshal Hathaway: My first bit of advice for someone wanting to get into public service is to make sure that is what you want to do Please don’t think it’s cool and glamorous because of television or movies Television and movies tend to overglamorize the good and do not show the bad parts of public safety you are there to help on that person’s worst day ever It never hurts to get some prior training before you get hired Having some prior certifications may help you have a shorter time in training before you can start riding the BRT (big red truck) In addition to providing emergency fire services the Cartersville Fire Department prioritizes fire prevention and overall safety through the following resources and initiatives: For more information, visit the Cartersville Fire Department website America’s best 5G network experience for first responders: helping them save while staying connected with America's best 5G network Get more information about T-Priority and the first responder discounts here. 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Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 9:10 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Santa Claus is coming to town (Shutterstock)Santa Claus is coming to Cartersville and be on your best behavior — Santa’s watching Here are some opportunities to catch the man in red in and around Cartersville this season Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation We recommend contacting the venue ahead of time to confirm details as you may be required to purchase a ticket in advance When: Daily through Dec. 24 (times vary; reservation required)Where: Bass Pro Shops Acworth, 152 Northpoint Pkwy, Acworth, GAWebsite: Click herePhone: 470-315-7500 When: Daily through Dec. 24 (times vary; appointments available)Where: Mount Berry Mall, 993 Mount Berry Sq NE, Rome, GAWebsite: Click herePhone: 706-234-3597 When: Dec. 5 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)Where: Downtown Cartersville, starting in the Tabernacle Church parking lotWebsite: Click herePhone: N/A When: Dec. 7 (9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)Where: Cartersville Tractor Supply, 10 Ryan Blvd NE, Cartersville, GAWebsite: Click herePhone: 770-386-5751 When: Dec. 14 (8:30-11:00 a.m.)Where: Saylor Hall at Barnsley Resort, 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd NW, Adairsville, GAWebsite: Click herePhone: 770-773-7480 This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.