🌱 CSX Quiet Zone Planned For Cartersville + Horse Therapy Barn Fire

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• Monday: Clouds and sunshine. High: 75 Low: 58.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. The implementation of a CSX quiet zone in downtown Cartersville is anticipated to take approximately 16 months, with a target completion date around Oct. 1, 2024, according to the city's consultants and the timeline provided by City Manager Dan Porta. The process involves receiving plan details for sidewalk work, approving the plans, reaching an agreement and cost estimate with CSX, ordering materials, and completing the necessary work. While completion times can vary, Acworth's nearby quiet zone project took three years to finish. (WBHF)
2. Lessons at a horse therapy barn in Cartersville have been canceled following a fire that occurred on the property. Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding Inc. made an announcement on their Facebook page, stating that the barn caught fire on Thursday night, and due to repairs, lessons will be closed for the foreseeable future, including the following week. The company expressed its love for the barn and its contents, acknowledging that while they can be replaced over time, the incident is devastating and heartbreaking. (11 Alive)
3. Changes to the health care industry in northwest Georgia are continuing apace despite unexpected hurdles. Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic representatives have confirmed that negotiations are continuing, even though insiders had claimed that changes were already a done deal, and negotiations should have been completed by now. The first buzz around a merger between Atrium Health Floyd and the Harbin Clinic began a little under a year ago, and rumors were confirmed by both organizations this past December. (Rome News-Tribune)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Cartersville:

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Event: Live Music Ethan Senger And Fly High Burgers At Qualusi Vineyards, Acworth (12:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Ribbon Cutting For Rooty Aesthetics And Etowah Energy Spa At 29 Collins Dr. (11:30 AM)
• TableTop Guild for Adults At Cartersville Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites in Cartersville is honoring veterans for Memorial Day! The park said, "We are so happy that many of our volunteers and park staff are remembering the reason we can enjoy our family time and BBQ meals this holiday weekend." (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• Downtown Cartersville gave a shootout to eggs benedict at Nagel's Bagels, which is now open on Sunday! (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• Check the link for the spotlight members of the Woodland Wildcats football team, who were acknowledged for their performances recently! (Woodland Wildcats Football via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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.