🌱 Cartersville Man Assault Charge + Bartow County Championship Rodeo

Hey, Cartersville! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. A Cartersville man is accused of attempting to ram a police car with his own vehicle, then fleeing on foot. 35-year-old Kenneth Naymond Rogers faces charges of aggravated assault on an officer and fleeing or attempting to elude, along with multiple traffic offenses, after last week’s incident in the area of Ga. 20 East. (WRGA)
2. Saddle up for the Bartow County Championship Rodeo this Friday, Jul. 8! Head over to the Bartow County Saddle Club Arena here in Cartersville from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for all the fun. This event's theme is Tough Enough to Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. (Visit Cartersville GA)
3. Seth Hopkins, executive director of Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, will be judging an art competition as part of the upcoming 'Plein Air in the Smokies' event. The inaugural showcase, scheduled for Sep. 25-Oct. 2, will bring nationally-acclaimed artists to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. All funds raised for the event will go toward the park and its efforts to preserve historic spaces. (Maryville Daily Times)
4. Looking for a new job without the long commute? Check out the latest job openings in and around Cartersville. Browse Patch for full-time and part-time opportunities, including some remote work positions. (Cartersville Patch)
5. If you’re looking for a new home or just want to see what’s on the market, you won’t want to miss this week’s local real estate roundup, courtesy of Patch and Redfin. Click the link to view pictures, specs, and details on five new houses for sale in and around the Cartersville area. (Cartersville Patch)

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Today in and around Cartersville:

• Etowah Native American Games Program At Etowah Indian Mounds (2:00 PM)
• Emerson Farmers Market At Emerson City Hall (4:00 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons For Adults At Cartersville Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Northwest Georgia News highlighted the value of local farmers markets, including the Cartersville Farmers Market. Visit the link for the full profile. (Northwest Georgia News)
• A friendly reminder that the Bartow County School System’s Supplies 4 Success Drive will take place from Jul. 30-Jul. 31 across the county. (Bartow County School System)
• The Cartersville Police Department wished a happy third anniversary to Investigator Payne. Thank you for all your hard work! (Cartersville Police Department)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 6)
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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— 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.