🌱 Bartow EMT Sent To Prison + Health Dept. Relocates to Cartersville

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. A former Bartow County EMT was sentenced to prison for distributing child pornography. On Friday, Bryan David Somers of Cartersville has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for the receipt and distribution of child pornography. The investigation of Somers began in June 2019. (Department of Justice)
2. The Bartow Health Department will relocate some services to a temporary location in Cartersville. Later this month, clinical services at the Bartow County Health Department will relocate to 5355 Highway 20, Cartersville, for an anticipated 18-24-month period while the current building is enlarged and remodeled. The Department will close on Jun. 20, and clinical services will resume Friday, Jun. 24 at the new location. (WRGA News)
3. Cartersville was recently mentioned on a list of cool places to visit this summer. Described as "an ideal destination for both culture and outdoor enthusiasts," the list spotlighted Cartersville's three Smithsonian Affiliate museums and the natural beauty of the north Georgia mountains. (kiss951.com)
4. Looking for things to do near Allatoona Lake? Cartersville has fun for the whole family. During your visit to the lake, take a stop at the Allatoona Pass Battlefield for a slice of history, stay at the beautifully Victorian Lake Allatoona Inn, or enjoy wakeboarding at the Terminus Wake Park. (Access Atlanta)
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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)
• The Black Excellence Awards at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber's Annual Cookout is coming up! Have you made your reservations? You can purchase tickets online or call Katherine at 770-382-1466 to ensure you don't miss this great event. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Help the Cartersville Library celebrate World Ocean Day 2022 with a fun-filled afternoon! The library will have an ocean-themed craft and fascinating speakers for all ages. Cruise by the Junior Oceanographer's Table to check out STEM demos: Ocean Waves, Layers of the Ocean, and Jellyfish in a Bottle. (Bartow County Library System)
• Members of the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber had a blast yesterday at Nagel's Bagels' ribbon cutting! Atlanta residents can visit Nagel's Bagels at its new location: 125 West Main Street - Downtown Cartersville. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)

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

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.