🌱 Cartersville Eatery Ranks In Top 100 + CPD's 'Wanted' Furry Friends

Hey, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Cartersville Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 96 Low: 75.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. A Cartersville restaurant has made DoorDash's list of the U.S.' 100 Most Loved Restaurants. OEC Chinese Restaurant, located in Collins Pointe Plaza, currently has a 4.8/5 rating out of over 2,900 reviews. Visit the link to see all 100 restaurants, which are listed in alphabetical order. (Produce Blue Book)
2. The Cartersville Police Department is putting out "wanted posters" for missing furry friends from the metro Atlanta area. The lighthearted campaign is designed to help Bartow County Animal Control reconnect these pets with their rightful owners. Visit the link to see all the pets who are "guilty of being incredibly adorable but also running loose." (WSB Radio)
3. Who's hiring in the Cartersville area? Find out with this week's roundup of local job listings, courtesy of Patch with help from ZipRecruiter. Browse full-time and part-time work in the area, including some fully remote opportunities, and see if any are the right fit for you. Happy job hunting! (Patch)
4. If you love fresh produce and fresh air, take a quick drive over to the Emerson Farmers Market, taking place today (Tuesday, Jun. 14) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Emerson City Hall. Located less than 10 minutes from the Cartersville area, the market takes place every Tuesday through Sep. 6. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can learn more or apply here. (Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce via Burbio)
5. For the first time in 2022, the heat index in Cartersville and the Atlanta metro area surpassed 100 degrees yesterday. Temperatures in the area reached mid-to-high 90s and felt even hotter with the heat index. Fortunately, things might cool down a bit toward the end of the week: scattered thunderstorms are possible for the region today through Thursday. (Patch)

Today in Cartersville:

• Etowah Native American Games Program At Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site (2:00 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons For Adults At Cartersville Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage Book Club At Cartersville Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is offering free shipping on memberships as part of its Father's Day Special, now through Jun. 30. This special runs through June 30th, 2022. Membership benefits give Dad access all year long to loads of family-friendly activities, including golfing and camping, across Georgia's state parks. (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• Celebrate the summer in style by making a waterproof beach bracelet. Kits are available at the Cartersville Children's Desk while supplies last. (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• A friendly reminder: Patch is looking for local residents to curate the Cartersville Daily. If you love living in Cartersville and want to share it with the community, visit Patch.com to get started. (Cartersville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.