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🌱 Patch AM: Which Cartersville alumni are shining in college and pro sports now?
And check out Bartow Animals Deserve Better Rally on the Cartersville Patch calendar

Hello Cartersville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Cartersville alumni are shining in college and pro sports now?
Also on today's calendar: Bartow Animals Deserve Better Rally and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cartersvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Cartersvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 54, low: 24.
- Thursday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Athletes Beyond Bartow: Remarkable turnaround season ends for Lawrence and the Jaguars (bartowsportszone.com) — Cartersville sports fans can follow hometown stars as Trevor Lawrence’s Jaguars playoff run ends and numerous alumni from Cartersville, Cass, Woodland, and Adairsville excel in college sports. The roundup highlights recent game stats plus this week’s upcoming matchups and meets where these local athletes will compete.
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📸 Around Cartersville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cartersville
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★ Featured events ★
- Bartow Animals Deserve Better Rally
135 W Cherokee Ave, Cartersville
10:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Microsoft Excel: Level 3
Georgia Highlands College
9:00 am - Everyday AI: A Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT
Georgia Highlands College
2:00 pm - Lunch & Learn: Cookbook Authors Who Rose to Fame Through Modern Media
4 E Church St , Cartersville
12:00 pm - Lunch & Learn: Cookbook Authors Who Rose to Fame Through Modern Media
Bartow History Museum , 4 E Church Street , Cartersville
12:00 pm - Unloading Truck for Red Door Food Pantry
Red Door Food Pantry , 201 W Cherokee Ave , Cartersville
11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for Tabernacle Baptist Church
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 31 Douglas Street , Cartersville
4:30 pm - Sensory Friendly Mornings
Tellus Science Museum , 100 Tellus Dr , Cartersville
9:00 am - The 3rd Annual ML5K CommUnity Run/Walk
Museum Dr, Cartersville, GA, 30120
9:00 am - Sensory Friendly Mornings
Tellus Science Museum , 100 Tellus Dr , Cartersville
9:00 am - Cartersville Bartow County MLK Celebration Candlelight Service
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church , 147 Jones St , Cartersville
6:00 pm - Cartersville Bartow County MLK Youth Celebration
St. Luke A.M.E. Church , 130 Jones St , Cartersville
10:00 am
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Monday January 19
📣 Cartersville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bartow residents, animal lovers urged to demand county fix failed system at Jan. 17 rally —Lisa Hester Read on Patch
- I’m hoping to find some work.
I’m 16, a fast learner, and I work hard. I’m able to do almost anything if you show me what needs to be done. I’d love the chance to help out and… (Nextdoor Stiles Rd) - Lose female Chocolate lab in Hamilton Crossing park seems friendly no tags
Young a a bit wild .i couldn’t hold on to her collar ( too much arthritis in my hands but I did get her to follow me to my car to get a leash on her … (Nextdoor Hamilton Crossing Park)
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Cartersville. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- How much do you know about Acworth? (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Georgia Veteran Forges New Path After Losing Leg in Afghanistan (military.com)
- Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County's Latest Business Openings (cobbcountycourier.com)
Kennesaw
- Georgia man sold truck in South Carolina and was arrested, cops say. Here's why (macon.com)
- Family Atmosphere of KSU Inspires Foundation Chair's Six-figure Gift (metroatlantaceo.com)
Canton
Ok Cartersville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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