🌱 GA Little League Tourney + Paramveers Cricket Complex Inaugurated

Hey, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Cartersville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. Little League baseball players across the region are gearing up in their respective district tournaments to see who will make it to the state matchup. The state little league tournament is set to take place here in Cartersville on Jul. 16. The winner of states will then head to the region tournament in Warner Robins on Aug. 4, with the Little League World Series taking place in Williamsport, VA on Aug. 17. (Valley Times-News)
2. Cricketer Chris Gayle, also known as 'Universe Boss,' inaugurated one of the six fields in Cartersville's Paramveers Cricket Complex on Jun. 13. Gayle stated he is "really excited at the prospect of this facility" because "it can become one of the best cricket facilities, not only in the USA, but in the entire world." The Universe Boss added he is "very happy to be part of the Paramveer family and I extend all my support to them and for the growth of cricket in the United States." (Cricket World)
3. If you're looking for a new home but don't want to leave the Cartersville area, check out the five latest new houses to hit the local market. Featured listings include a 4-bed, 3-bath (with a unique architectural style) for $344,900 as well as a 5-bed, 4.5-bath for $426,900. Visit Patch for pictures, specs, and more on these and other listings. (Cartersville Patch)
4. There's just one week until Cartersville's Fourth of July festivities! The parade begins Monday, Jul. 4 at 9 a.m., starting from the Tabernacle Baptist Church parking lot. Celebrations continue from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Dellinger Park, with live music, arts and crafts, and (of course) a brilliant fireworks show to end the evening. (City of Cartersville)
5. The Cartersville Library is brimming with fun ocean-themed crafts for participants of all ages. This Wednesday, Jun. 29 at 3 p.m., head over to the Library Classroom to make your own seashell bath bombs. Please note this DIY project is intended for adults. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Fruits, Frogs, And Farm Animals! Oh My! Camp At Georgia Highlands College (9:00 AM)
• Making A Dug-Out Canoe At Etowah Indian Mounds (10:00 AM)
• Bartow County Democrats: Monthly Meeting At Noble & Main Coffee Co. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: the Shaw Hiring Center opened today in Cartersville! Head to the center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or apply for available jobs online. (Coosa Valley News)
• ATCO Baptist Church partnered with the Woodland Wildcats Football team's O-line camp last week. Said the football team in a Facebook post, "What a blessing [...] So thankful for your servant leadership and providing those young men with a great word!" (Woodland Wildcats Football via Facebook)
• The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce is hiring a new full-time Programs & Events Coordinator. Click here for the job description and other important details about the role.(Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

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— 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.