Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cartersville man killed in Cobb wreck (daily-tribune.com) — A 26-year-old Cartersville man died early Aug. 22 after his Mazda struck a parked tractor-trailer in the gore between I-75 North and I-575 North in Cobb County. Police say he left his lane for unknown reasons and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver was uninjured. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Cobb County's traffic enforcement unit.
• Remembering the Last State Football Championships for Local Teams (coosavalleynews.com) — Cartersville fans can look back proudly on the Hurricanes' 2016 state football championship, capped by consecutive 15–0 seasons and a 30-game winning streak. A new feature recaps how Cartersville and other Northwest Georgia programs like Rome and Calhoun have contributed to the state's rich title history. It highlights why those trophies still shape Friday night football culture today.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for a local friend for my puppy. She's a high energy 1 year old golden who could use some hard play sessions throughout the week. If anyone has a pup that is interested let me know! (Nextdoor Cartersville-Jordan Road)
Pet Sitter Needed Seeking a trustworthy and dependable person to take care of my pets. Email: allisonsamantha748@gmail.com (Nextdoor Cartersville)
Atkore, Inc. posted a job opening for Welder - 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday) $24.00/hr. in Cartersville. Apply here.
The Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Team Member in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
New business listings filed in unincorporated Cobb County for the week of Aug. 16–Aug. 23, 2026 (macon.com)
Clean Getaway Mobile Detailing opens in Kennesaw (carwash.com)
Senate candidate Mike Collins pitches to veterans in Acworth (gpb.org)
Kennesaw
Bahama Breeze's last location in Georgia closes this week (wsbtv.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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