Bartow is a town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 186.

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Bartow County offers an abundance of natural beauty, historical treasures and opportunities to be enjoyed year-round.

Bartow County is located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is home to Allatoona Lake, Etowah Indian Mounds, Red Top Mountain State Park, Barnsley Gardens Resort, Roselawn Museum, the Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum, and Euharlee Historic Area.

The Bartow County Board of Education is in the process of developing its 2026-2027 school year budget. Public meetings on the budget will be held at the Bartow County Board of Edu...

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Bartow is where the Peace River begins and the area is home to several nature preserves and parks. At the north side of town, anglers can set out from the Lake Hancock Boat Ramp in pursuit of bass, bluegill, and crappie on Lake Hancock, a shallow lake covering nearly 5,000 acres.

#BREAKING: Wildfire In Bartow County A wildfire that ignited Thursday in Bartow County has been fully contained, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). The fire broke out on Brandy Lane Southeast near Allatoona Lake, county officials confirmed.

Bartow is a little Middle Georgia town with a rich history that began at the close of the Revolutionary War. Bartow is listed on the National Register of historic places. Virtually every structure within the town limits is included in the historic district.