🌱 Local Restaurant Makes DoorDash's Most Loved + Supplies 4 Success

Hello, Cartersville! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. Cartersville restaurant, OEC Chinese Restaurant, made Doordash's list of Most-Loved All-Star Restaurants! This list recognized 100 restaurants for their exceptional service and high-quality food. This is a big accomplishment, as fewer than 1 percent of restaurants on the app were named, and all of the restaurants that made the list had to not only be one of the highest-rated on Doordash but they also had to have Most-Loved status for at least 10 months between April 2021 and April 2022. Congratulations OEC Chinese Restaurant! (Patch)
2. In preparation for the high traffic congestion during the holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation has suspended lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jul. 5. Even though these closures will be suspended this weekend, the DOT still reminds travelers to be mindful and cautious while they drive, as emergency closures and incident management closures are never guaranteed to be suspended. Whether you are staying home or traveling far, stay safe this weekend in Cartersville! (WGRA News)
3. The Supplies 4 Success Drive will take place on Jul. 30 and Jul. 31 at 7 different locations all over Bartow County! Going back to school can be a difficult transition, for both students and parents, so this event was created to alleviate some of that stress. Children will receive a backpack, school supplies, and other school essentials like a t-shirt and lunch. Register today! (Bartow County School System)
4. There are still some standing room tickets left for the Fourth of July Atlanta Braves game against the St. Louis Cardinals! Not only is baseball a great way to celebrate the country's birthday, but there will be a firework show after the game! Get your tickets before they sell out and join the fun! (Ticketmaster)
5. Mark your calendars! A family classic, Charlotte's Webb will be playing at the Historic Legion Theatre from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31! There will be four performances, two at night and two matinees. Bring the whole family for a fun night out to the theater! (Eventbrite)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Cartersville Farmers Market at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Making a Dug-out Canoe at Etowah Indian Mounds (10:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Cartersville Fourth of July Parade at 9:00 a.m. this Monday! For information about the route, click here. (Facebook)
• The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber's office closed at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Jul. 1st, and will not open back up until Tuesday, Jul. 5 at 9:00 a.m. due to the holiday! (Instagram)
• In need of a getaway but don't want to stray too far from home? Pine Acres Retreat on Lake Altoona is a perfect spot to relax and spend time outside! Learn more here! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday morning with your next 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.