Bartow County is  located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia.   Cartersville, the county seat, is situated less than one hour north from Atlanta and the city’s population is approximately 15,925. The county area ranges in elevation from 750-1,950 feet above sea level, and the land area is characterized by rolling hills and valleys.  Cartersville’s proximity to major travel corridors entering metropolitan Atlanta, combined with its distinct culture and heritage affords the city a unique attractiveness in excess of that expected from other communities of its size.