Arrest made in shooting. 'Slight decrease' in Cartersville High SAT scores. What's ahead in Bartow County

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Cartersville man charged with shooting another:

(Media release) The Bartow County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Cartersville man in connection with a Tuesday afternoon report of a person shot. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap: Deputies and investigators responded to 39 Crowe Springs Spur NW at 12:02 p.m. after a man reported that someone was shot at that address during a fight-- which was still going on. Millsap said Jim Combs of 39 Crowe Springs Spur was shot once in the leg. Combs was transported to Cartersville Medical Center for treatment. Investigators arrested Berl Douglas Henson, 63, of Cartersville. Henson also received injuries during the fight and was treated and released from Cartersville Medical Center prior to being booked into the Bartow County Jail. Henson is being charged with Aggravated Assault and Criminal Trespassing. No information was available about why the fight occurred.

'Slight decrease' reported in Cartersville High SAT scores:

(Media release) The recent College Board release of SAT scores for last year's seniors shows a slight decline in average scores for Cartersville High graduates.  Although the average math score was up two points, from 487 to 489, Educational Testing System (ETS) reports indicate a 21 point decrease in overall composite scores for CHS.  A decline from 493 to 482 was seen in Verbal/Critical Reading and Writing averages went from 486 to 474.  Annual SAT results were released Monday by ETS.  State of Georgia SAT scores also showed a decline in all three areas of the testing:  critical reading (-2 points), math (-1 point), and writing (-4 points).  Nationally, overall SAT scores remained unchanged at a composite average of 1509. Expanded release

New name, new owner for outlets:

-Make that Calhoun Prime Outlets when referring to the more than 50-store-strong off-price retail center just off Interstate 75 and Ga. 53. Prime Outlets has been purchased by Simon Property Group in a $2.3 billion deal. Twenty other properties were included in the deal. A Simon representative says the company is "very excited to be the new owners as the center has a terrific mix of stores and a strong loyal following." The purchase increases Simon's hold on Georgia retail centers, including Town Center in Kennesaw, Phipps Plaza, the Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills and North Georgia Premium Outlets. Media release

Captain D's, Provino's taking part in The Great American Dine Out to help eliminate childhood hunger: The Shorter Avenue Italian restaurant in Rome is offering a $5 gift certificate to those joining the fight to eliminate childhood hunger in America. The Dine Out is Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 25. Also taking part: The Captain D's restaurant in Cartersville. National sponsors include American Express, USA Today, Ecolab, and many more.  For more: www.strength.org 

Monday is the deadline for the 2010 Surviving to Share contest.  Surviving to Share

Big week ahead in Bartow County:

-Sept. 16: Cartersville City Council, 7 p.m. Hear it live on WBHF 1450 AM or Web cast here on Bartow Headlines. Work session begins at 6 p.m.

-Sept. 18: Sixth Annual Hospitality Heroes Awards during the 35th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn (click). The ceremony is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The Arts Festival at Rose Lawn will be Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sept. 19, noon until 5 p.m. Free admission both days. Details: Rose Lawn

-Sept. 18: Beautiful Backroads Century cycling event returns. One of Georgia's most popular bike rides, Beautiful Backroads Century, will celebrate its 10th year on Sept. 18. For $30, riders are treated to beautiful route options, bountiful rest stops, beer, a delicious feast and an array of entertainment. It is no wonder BBC has grown from 166 local riders in 2001 to over 1,400 from across the country. The ride begins and ends at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Cartersville and participants can choose to ride 14, 31, 48, 66 or 100 miles on quiet roads through Bartow and Gordon counties. Most important, BBC is the largest fundraiser for Hickory Log Vocational School, a non-profit organization in White, which provides a caring, loving home for mentally challenged men and creates a family for its residents. The ride also benefits a variety of other local charities. Registration is $40. For more: visit www.bikebbc.com or (706) 296-7103.

Tuesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Click & Click

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: High of 91, low of 58.

-Thursday: High of 90, low of 60.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey  

-Dan Houston subs for Norman today through Thursday; Norman's No-Nos return Friday.

-Today's column: Time to hit all these 'Bush-league' athletes where it hurts the most: In the bank account.

John McClellan's High School picks for week four. McClellan  

-Ringgold by 4 over Cartersville.

-Sequoyah takes Cass by 7.

-Adairsville takes 25-point command over East Hall.

AP Top 25 College Football. Click

Shorter Hawks football. Hawks  

-Hawks travel to Pikeville Saturday for 1:30 p.m. game.

-Home opener is Sept. 25 vs. Georgtown, Ky., 1:30 p.m., Barron Stadium.

Rome Braves. Click Sports

-Next: April 7 vs. Hagerstown. Check for events at State Mutual Stadium