🌱 Bartow County Federal Funds For School Supplies + Shaw Industries

Hello again, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Cartersville Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories today in Cartersville:

1. Bartow County is using COVID-19 relief funds to pay for school supplies. Teachers commonly have to use their own money for school supplies when a student's family can't, so the county is hoping to lift that burden for both families and teachers by putting the federal funds to use. In an announcement this week, the district said it will cover supplies like paper towels, bleach wipes, loose-leaf paper, crayons, pencils, notebooks, and binders to save parents the hundreds of dollars families may be spending on school supplies each year. (11alive)
2. Looking for something fun to do? The Bartow County Championship rodeo continues today, Jul. 9! Food and drink will be available for purchase benefitting Bartow County Saddle Club, and there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. The rodeo takes place at Bartow County Saddle Club Covered Arena, at 43 Saddle Club Drive (off Burnt Hickory Road) in Cartersville. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., and the rodeo begins at 8:00 p.m. (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
3. Are you considering bringing a new furry friend into your home? If so, take a look at these adoptable animals in the Cartersville area. Patch and Petfinder have teamed up to bring you this list of adorable animals who are available now. Click the link to find your new best friend. (Cartersville Patch)
4. Shaw Industries has been recognized by the Georgia Public Service Commission for the "Best Sustainability by a Manufacturing Company." The Georgia-based carpet company received the award for its recycling efforts in the production of floorcoverings. They have reclaimed almost one billion pounds of carpet, including its EcoWorx-backed carpet tile which is made and recycled in Bartow County and turned into carpet at manufacturing facilities in Cartersville and Adairsville. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
5. Attention job seekers! If you're on the hunt for a job, check out this list of available positions in the area, including a National Sales Representative and a General Manager position, both right here in Cartersville. Click on any of the job listings at the link to learn more about the position and apply. (Cartersville Patch)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Cartersville Farmers Market, At Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber Of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons For Adults, At Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber Of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• New Replica Dug-Out Canoe Launch, At Etowah Indian Mounds (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services is adding new Swift Water Rescue Technicians to its Special Operations Teams. (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• The Bartow Business Women's Luncheon is being held on Tuesday, Jul. 26. Register online or call 770-382-1466 for assistance. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Cartersville-Bartow Chamber's quarterly luncheon will be held at the Clarence Brown Conference Center on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Purchase tickets online at https://www.cartersvillechamber.com/. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.