Nestled in Georgia's Oothcalooga Valley at the foothills of the amazing Appalachian Mountains lies Bartow County. The county offers a unique blend of country charm and international sophistication with its rural landscape contained within the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The county is comprised of such cities like Adairsville, Taylorsville, Emerson, and Cartersville (the County Seat).

Bartow County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state thanks to its booming economy. Situtated midway between the major cities of Atlanta (60 miles to the south) and Chattanooga, Tennessee (60 miles to the north) along the I-75 corridor, makes it an strategic location for businesses. On top of that, the county has established itself as a business-friendly enviroment and having a skilled workforce.

Recreational and cultural attractions in the county includes the beautiful Red Top Mountain State Park located on Lake Alatoona, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Booth Western Art Museum, and Barnsley Gardens.

Bartow County communities has developed a reputation for its outstanding education, and excellent quality of life. A recent poll conducted by the Atlanta Journal Constitution ranked Bartow County as the most likeable place to live among all metro counties, and Cartersville as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America".