🌱 Cartersville Teacher Honored + Sheriff Seeks Info On Deadly Assault

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Cartersville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Beautiful with periods of sun. High: 75 Low: 61.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. After three decades of serving as the Cartersville High School piano and chorus teacher, Jim Stanley announced that this will be his last year at the school. To celebrate his service, former students of the teacher gathered to perform one final concert together. The video went viral on TikTok with several million views and has touched the hearts of people across the country. The video can be seen here. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information about two men who jumped 19-year-old Caleb Demond Thomas in Cartersville on Tuesday. Thomas was seen running from their vehicle, a silver, four-door Toyota Tacoma, before the men jumped out and beat him, according to police. Thomas later died from his injuries in Piedmont Cartersville Hospital. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the criminal investigation division at 770-382-5050 ext. 6025. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. This year's summer reading program at the Bartow County Library System starts soon! The program will begin on May 26 and end on Jul. 29. This year's theme is "All Together Now." Be sure to check the library's Facebook page to stay updated on upcoming meeting dates! (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Cartersville:

Friday, May 19

• SCIence FRIday Night At Tellus Science Museum (5:00 PM)

Saturday, May 20

• Community Yard Sale At Cassville Commons (8:00 AM)
• 2023 Pond And Garden Tour “Art In The Garden” At Multiple Locations (9:00 AM)
• Cartersville Farmers Market At Founder's Oak Parking Lot (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow, Music by the Tracks will be kicking off at Friendship Plaza from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.! The headlining act is Babe's Bayou. (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• The Sixth Annual Ridz by the River car show will be held this Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The car show will be along the Etowah River and feature many different classic cars. The event is free and perfect for families! Find out more information here. (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Those interested in buying a home are encouraged to join Ashley Rozier from Keller Williams at the Cartersville library this Saturday, May 20. Rozier will host a seminar about the home-buying process and answer important questions about credit, financing options, and more. The event begins at 12:00 p.m. and those interested can register on the library's website. (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)

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Featured events:

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• 2023 Pond and Garden Tour “Art in the Garden” (May 20)
• Veteran Block Party! Veterans eat free! (May 20)
• Kennesaw Farmer's Market every Monday (May 21)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (May 23)
• Cherokee County Alzheimer's Community Forum (May 25)
• Woodland Basketball Skills Camp (June 5)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update!

— Sean Peek