🌱 Plant Bowen Coal Ash Removal Project + Scales And Tales At BHM

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Cartersville Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's dive in...

First, today's weather:

A couple of t-storms; humid. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. Georgia Power's Plant Bowen, located near Cartersville, announced an upcoming coal ash beneficial use project. Nine million tons of stored ash from the planet will be excavated and reused in concrete, which will help build various projects across Georgia and the Southeast. Infrastructure installation at Plant Bowen is expected to begin immediately, with ash removal scheduled to start by 2024. (WRGA)
2. The Bartow History Museum invites the community to its upcoming presentation, Scales and Tales: The Importance of Reptiles in Native American Cultures of the Southeast, today (Jun. 30) at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the prominent role of reptiles in the artwork, legends, and traditional knowledge of Southeast indigenous people — and even meet some of the real-life creatures that inspired them. The event is free for BHM members and $7 for non-members; tickets are available at the link. (Bartow History Museum)
3. The Cartersville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in finding a missing woman. Leah Penny, reported missing on Jun. 22 and last seen at a Cartersville QuikTrip, is said to be homeless and to suffer from schizophrenia. Anyone with contact or information on Penny is asked to contact the CPD at 770-382-2526. (WRGA)
4. Cartersville and other cities in the Atlanta metro could see showers and thunderstorms over the 4th of July weekend. According to AccuWeather reports, heavy and gusty thunderstorms are likely Friday morning through Monday night. Independence Day proper is expected to be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of showers and storms. (Atlanta Patch)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity close to home? Don't miss this week's local job roundup from Patch and Ziprecruiter. Visit the link to browse part-time and full-time roles, including some remote work opportunities, in and around Cartersville. (Cartersville Patch)

Today in Cartersville:

• Juneteenth: Freedom Day Display At Cartersville Public Library (All Day)
• TECHSPO Atlanta 2022 Technology Expo At The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Hotel (9:00 AM)
• Etowah Native American Games Program At Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Calhoun Times recently highlighted Amy Atkinson, a Georgia transplant who previously served as President of the Cartersville Woman’s Club. Visit the link to learn more about Atkinson, her accomplishments, and her ongoing legacy. (Northwest Georgia News)
• The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber highlighted the YouScience Employer Connections tool, which gets local businesses' work opportunities in front of Cartersville-area high schoolers. Learn more about YouScience here. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Have you noticed buttonbush flowers around Cartersville or along the waterline? These native plants are great for pollinators. Discover how to help save pollinators here. (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)

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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.