🌱 Cartersville 4th Of July + Record-Breaking Fish In Lake Allatoona

Hi, Cartersville! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 89 Low: 71.
• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.
• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville:

1. Cartersville is ready to celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling parade set to begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jul. 4, hosted by WBHF and the Rotary Club of Etowah. The excitement continues at Dellinger Park, where a community-wide extravaganza featuring children's activities, top-tier entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Residents and visitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for what promises to be an unforgettable day of festivities. (Cartersville Georgia)
2. Shreesh Tiwari, a former hotel owner in Bartow County, has pleaded guilty to trafficking charges related to coercing labor and sexual acts from women he employed. He exploited vulnerable women by promising them housing, pay, and legal help to regain custody of their children, but instead coerced them into sexual acts under threat of eviction and reporting their drug use. Tiwari is set to be sentenced on Sept. 6 and faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and over $40,000 in restitution to the victims (WSB-TV)
3. A fisherman in Bartow County made history by reeling in a gargantuan longnose gar from Lake Allatoona, potentially the largest to be caught in the lake. The colossal catch measured almost 5 feet in length and tipped the scales at 27 pounds and 4 ounces, which shattered the previous lake record by 15 pounds. Officials confirmed that the fish was just a few pounds shy of the state record, which stands at 31 pounds and 2 ounces. (WSB-TV)

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Coming up in Cartersville:

Monday, July 3

• All American Cookout & Fireworks At Barnsley Resort (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 4

• Celebrate America Cookout At Friendship Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Cartersville's July 4th Celebration At Dellinger Park (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Yoga With Susan At Cartersville Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Senior Movie Matinee: "On The Basis Of Sex" At Cartersville Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Piedmont Cartersville is anticipating an uptick in emergency room traffic during this week's Fourth of July festivities. The hospital’s leadership and Blood Assurance urge local residents to consider donating blood. Get the details at the link. (Subscription: The Daily News Tribune)
• Throughout July, the Bartow County Library System invites patrons to visit any of its branches and pick up a complimentary Poppyseed Dressing spice kit. Each kit comes complete with a pack of spices, a delightful recipe, and intriguing information about the history of poppy seeds. (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update! Have a happy Fourth.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.