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🌱 Patch AM: Why national experts say Cartersville is a smart place to retire
And check out She Got Game Classic - Atlanta, GA on the Cartersville Patch calendar
Good morning to you Cartersville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why national experts say Cartersville is a smart place to retire
- Why a Cartersville lineman flipped from Michigan to Auburn
- How Cartersville-based agents helped crack a million-dollar fentanyl ring
Also on today's calendar: Patient Care Technician and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cartersvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nancy R.!
Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cartersvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 60, low: 48.
- Saturday: Rain at times, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Best Places to Retire in Georgia for Lower Cost of Living, Affordable Housing, and Tax Perks (travelandleisure.com) — Cartersville is highlighted as a small-town, affordable retirement option with a walkable downtown, community events, and convenient health care through Piedmont Healthcare offices. The statewide guide compares Cartersville with seven other Georgia cities, focusing on housing costs, amenities, and services that can help retirees stretch their budgets while staying active and connected. 
• Under Armour camp takeaways: Fallout from Michigan, attitudes on agents and more (nytimes.com) — A standout offensive tackle from Cartersville, Bear McWhorter, is drawing national attention after switching his commitment from Michigan to Auburn amid coaching changes. His decision, rooted in a long-term relationship with Auburn’s new coach, highlights how big-time NIL-era recruiting directly involves local Cartersville talent on a national stage.
• Fentanyl, weapons seized in major metro Atlanta drug bust (fox5atlanta.com) — Cartersville’s FBI office played a supporting role in a massive metro Atlanta drug investigation that seized over $1 million in suspected fentanyl, other drugs, weapons, and cash. Authorities say the months-long probe targeted a trafficking network supplying several north Georgia counties, and they’re still seeking tips from the public as the case moves toward federal prosecutors.
📸 Around Cartersville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cartersville
★ Featured events ★
- She Got Game Classic - Atlanta, GA
LakePoint Sports, 261 Stars Way, Cartersville
4:00 pm
Friday January 2
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Other local events
- No-Cost Vein Screenings
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 636 E Main St. , Cartersville
8:00 am - Veteran's Coffee Hour
Cartersville Library Classroom , 429 West Main St. , Cartersville
9:30 am - Latch & Lattes- Breastfeeding Support Group
Cultivate Health , 1130 N. Tennessee St. Suite C , Cartersville
10:00 am - Compassion Center Mobile Medical Free Clinic
Allatoona Resource Center , 6503 Glade Rd SE , Acworth
10:00 am - Etowah Valley Hand Spinners Meet-up
Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
1:00 pm - Patient Care Technician
Georgia Highlands College
10:00 am - Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
Classic Staging LLC , 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW , Marietta
9:30 am - Scoutacular Science
Tellus Science Museum , 100 Tellus Dr , Cartersville
11:00 am - 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 Have Rose to Fame Through Modern Media
4 E Church St , Cartersville
12:00 pm
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Cartersville PatchAM possible:
- Twigs Lamp Loft — (706) 853-0971
Up to 40% off ALL lamps for the month of October - Kobe Cartersville — (470) 888-2969
Merry Christmas! we are open on Christmas at 3-9:30 PM! - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dog Max escaped from his harness during a walk this morning about 10:00 or so.
If you see him, please call my husband Tommy at 706-516-6576 or me at 256-503-0412. He is super friendly. Thanks so much!! (Nextdoor North Cartersville) - What is the best "pretreatment" for pet odors in carpet?
I have used Oxi (something) but I can't remember the name - it worked pretty good. Does anyone else have things they use with the carpet cleaner? (Nextdoor Lucas Rd)
- PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Seasonal Material Handler Mail Order in Cartersville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05736) - 851B Joe Frank Harris Pkwy in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- No. 3: Charges dropped in Cobb Walmart kidnapping case (mdjonline.com)
- Christmas past means monetary future for light removal businesses (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- 4-month-old Georgia infant hospitalized with flu, RSV as cases surge statewide (41nbc.com)
Kennesaw
- Kennesaw State graduate's emotional graduation moment goes viral (wsbtv.com)
- Phyllis Mae Dahl Keenan (timesbulletin.com)
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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