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What's up Cartersville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did OSHA fine a contractor at the Qcells plant near Cartersville?
  • How does Cartersville stack up against Georgia’s top football powerhouses?
  • Why are strange notes with Cartersville coordinates showing up on campus?

Also on today's calendar: Classic Staging LLC Warehouse Sale! and 9 more events.

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  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 29.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OSHA Fines Korean Construction Firm $20,000 After Georgia Worker's Death (insurancejournal.com) — A worker’s death at the Qcells solar plant site in White, just north of Cartersville, has led OSHA to fine contractor Hyoungwon E&C America about $20,000 for safety violations involving nitrogen exposure. The manufacturer itself was not cited, but the case raises ongoing questions about worker training and protections at the rapidly expanding solar facility near Cartersville.
   

• Bears fifth in cumulative wins for senior classes in state since 2020 (theblacksheartimes.com) — Cartersville High’s football program is highlighted among Georgia’s elite, with its recent senior classes averaging nearly 48 wins since 2020 and ranking ahead of Pierce County in cumulative victories. The piece mainly celebrates Pierce County’s remarkable rise, but repeatedly uses Cartersville as a benchmark for sustained success in state high school football.
   

• Houses In Old Town Find Notes From Strange Man (hercampus.com) — Several fraternity and sorority houses in Old Town reported finding unsettling notes that referenced GPS coordinates in Cartersville and a cryptic message about signing a photo. Students described the experience as creepy but said the quick communication among neighbors was reassuring, emphasizing the importance of staying aware and checking in on one another.
   

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