Rotary Club of Etowah

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

We’re excited to share a new offering from the City of Cartersville - City Hall during the 2026 Cartersville Fourth of July Parade | 250 Years of Freedom!

Start your Fourth of July celebration in ! 🇺🇸

Join the City of Cartersville and Coca-Cola of Rome in Friendship Plaza from 8 a.m. to noon for a special America 250 pop-up event. Enjoy complimentary Coca-Cola and Monster samples, pick up some patriotic swag, and help us celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.

📍 Friendship Plaza
📅 Saturday, July 4
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

While you're out celebrating, be sure to enjoy the Rotary Club of Etowah Downtown Parade and wrap up the day at their Fourth of July Firework Celebration in Dellinger Park.

06/17/2026

This morning, President Elect Dana Pruitt Dorris sat down with AM 1450 and FM 100.3, WBHF, along with our other Bartow clubs.

Take a listen and join us on Tuesdays at 7:30am at Noble & Main Coffee Co.!

On today's show, we sat down with Monica Whitfield, with the Rotary Club of Bartow County; Dana Dorris, with the Rotary Club of Etowah; and Shannon Karafanda, with the Rotary Club of Cartersville.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yUNndD0Y4TI1ZkJowFnOL?si=rmvT0mDyQxCybduaXSLClA

06/16/2026

Cartersville’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns in 2026 with events on Saturday, July 4th. The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Etowah with

06/16/2026

📣 Rotary Club of Etowah Speaker Spotlight 📣

Tomorrow, we are honored to welcome Major Jessica Pruett, E-911 Division Director for the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, as our featured speaker.

Major Pruett leads the dedicated team responsible for answering and coordinating emergency calls across Bartow County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Her commitment to public safety, innovation, and service has made a lasting impact on our community.

🏆 In 2024, Major Pruett was recognized as Georgia's Communications Director of the Year, one of the highest honors in emergency communications, awarded by APCO and NENA.

Beyond her leadership in emergency communications, she has championed community-focused initiatives that help first responders better serve individuals with autism and sensory processing challenges. She also recently completed the State of Georgia's Peer Counselor Certification Program, further strengthening support for public safety professionals during critical incidents.

Join us as Major Pruett shares insights into the vital role of E-911, the challenges facing emergency communications today, and how innovative partnerships are helping keep Bartow County safe.

🚓📞 Every call matters. Every second counts. Every response begins with a voice on the other end of the line.

We look forward to an informative and inspiring program.

06/04/2026

🇺🇸 ONE MONTH UNTIL! 🇺🇸

This year isn’t just another Fourth of July.

🎉 It’s the 50th Annual Fourth of July Parade.
⭐ It’s America’s 250th Birthday.

Join us July 4 as Cartersville celebrates two historic milestones with a parade through downtown and fireworks at Dellinger Park.

Want to be part of the parade? We’re still accepting entries from businesses, civic groups, churches, schools, classic cars, and patriotic floats.

🇺🇸 50 Years of Tradition.
🇺🇸 250 Years of Freedom.

Register or become a sponsor at https://etowahrotary.com/4th-of-july/.

05/27/2026

There’s a place in Rotary for everyone who wants to make a difference. Join us in creating positive change in our community and beyond.

05/25/2026

Tomorrow at Rotary, we are honored to welcome RJ Patel, co-founder and owner of PCT Clean, as our guest speaker!

Founded by RJ and Asha Patel, PCT Clean was built with a vision to raise the standards of professional cleaning services through trust, professionalism, and consistency. Their mission is simple but impactful: to create healthier homes, give families back valuable time, and deliver exceptional service clients can depend on.

PCT Clean has become a trusted name across Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, and Paulding counties by focusing on high standards, strong core values, and a people-first culture. Their commitment to excellence recently earned them recognition as the Top House Cleaning Company in Cobb County for 2025.

Beyond business success, RJ and his team are committed to serving the community through organizations like Cleaning For A Reason, helping provide cleaning services to cancer patients undergoing treatment.

We are looking forward to hearing RJ share his entrepreneurial journey, leadership insights, and the importance of building a company culture rooted in trust, accountability, gratitude, and kindness.

Thank you, RJ, for joining us and investing your time in our Rotary family. We are excited for a great program tomorrow morning!

04/24/2026

Starting April 24, the Rotary Club of Etowah joins communities around the world in recognizing World Immunization Week—a time to highlight the life-saving power of vaccines.

Through decades of commitment, Rotary International has played a leading role in advancing global health—most notably in the fight to eradicate Polio.

Immunizations save millions of lives each year, protecting children, families, and entire communities from preventable diseases. It’s one of the most effective ways we can build a healthier, stronger world.

We are proud to stand with partners across the globe to ensure that every child has access to life-saving vaccines.

04/21/2026

Today we have the pleasure of welcoming Doneen Mills as our speaker today at the Rotary Club of Etowah.

Doneen is the co-owner of Sugar Valley Alpacas, a unique alpaca farm in Cartersville that brings together agriculture, wellness, and community connection in a truly meaningful way. What started as a personal journey toward a more intentional life has grown into a destination where guests can slow down, reconnect, and experience the calming presence of these incredible animals.

Through farm tours, hands-on experiences, and wellness offerings, Doneen is creating more than just a farm—she’s creating impact. Her work reflects a deep commitment to mental wellness, community engagement, and using her platform to make a difference.

Please join us today as we hear all about Doneen's story, her mission, and the heart behind Sugar Valley Alpacas.