🌱 Cartersville Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Cartersville. Today's issue includes updates on...

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Cartersville today:

1. Qcells selects Gray to build solar panel plant in Cartersville, GA (Greentech Lead)
2. From astronomy to dinosaurs: Things to do at Tellus (Northwest Georgia News)
3. See who was arrested in Gordon County this week (Northwest Georgia News)
4. Jan. 25 - Davenport House Museum wins Multimedia Award from ... (Savannah Business Journal)
5. Thunderstorms and high winds continue to threaten Cobb County ... (Cobb County Courier)
6. Metro Atlanta wakes up to storms, wet commute (11Alive.com WXIA)
7. Barbara Mealor Obituary (1954 - 2023) - Athens, TN - The Daily Post ... (Legacy.com)
8. Sportsmen Hope To Save Pine Log WMA – Georgia Outdoor News (gon.com)
9. New Offer Tracker: Razorback coaches still on the road (247Sports)
10. Nancy Strickland Obituary (1953 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
11. Georgian convicted in Northern West Virginia drug case to be sentenced later this week (WV News)
12. Fort Dorchester QB Zolten Osborne makes college commitment (Charleston Post Courier)
13. 84 LUMBER SET TO ACCELERATE EXPANSION PLANS (PR Newswire)
14. Mohawk cites inflation, 'softening' floor demand for expected ... (Northwest Georgia News)

Today in Cartersville:

From my notebook:

• Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: "Here’s a fabulous Valentine’s idea for a truly memorable experience … ride the historic Sam Shortline Excursion Train !!" (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• Cartersville-Bartow Chamber: "We are excited to celebrate Jackson Park Creations! Come enjoy the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony! There will be refreshments, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. #RibbonCutting #GrandOpening #ForBartow" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Cartersville-Bartow Chamber: "This month's Business After Hours event was hosted by Authentix Cartersville. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and we got the opportunity to tour their beautiful location! Many thanks to Century Bank of Georgia for being this year's ..." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Cartersville-Bartow Chamber: "This month's Business After Hours event was hosted by Authentix Cartersville. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and we got the opportunity to tour their beautiful location! Many thanks to Century Bank of Georgia for being this year..." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Cartersville High School Band: "Thank you to Cartersville Ace Hardware for sponsoring The Cartersville High School Band. Ace Hardware is a hardware store covering all of your needs. Offering grills, mowers, power tools, furniture, paint products, and much much more. Ca..." (Cartersville High School Band via Facebook)
• Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services: "GEMA/HS Alert: Bartow All Hazards WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT Wind Advisory issued January 25 at 2:08AM EST until January 26 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gu..." (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cartersville-Bartow Chamber: "We are excited to celebrate Jackson Park Creations! Come enjoy the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony! There will be refreshments, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. #RibbonCutting #GrandOpening #ForBartow" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: "Valentine's Sunset Hike at Panola Mountain State Park on February 11th. Preregister with the park (Park Office at 770-389-7801)." (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cassville Rd: "Found small white tan chihuahua - running in Highway. - Looked scared and lost. Very skinny. Hopped right into the car with us. Trying to find owners. Will scan him today and take him to shelter." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Crossing Park: "Anyone hear that big boom? - I'm on Hamilton Crossing Rd and it sounded like a bomb" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cassville: "Good afternoon Nextdoor community, - Hope everyone is doing well. Unfortunately, I am here to inform all of my current clients that I have had a medical emergency and have to either reschedule or cancel all currently booked jobs and app..." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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