Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cartersville Police Seize Enough Fentanyl to Cause Over 8,000 Overdose Deaths (allongeorgia.com) — Cartersville police say their new Crime Suppression Unit seized enough fentanyl during an August 26 traffic stop to potentially cause more than 8,000 overdose deaths. Officers report finding fentanyl and meth on a passenger they recognized and allege the drugs were destined for distribution in the Cartersville area, underscoring ongoing efforts to keep illicit substances out of the city.
• Cartersville, Adairsville runners in action on Saturday (bartowsportszone.com) — Cartersville High cross country runners turned in strong performances Saturday, with the boys placing seventh and the girls 13th at a large invitational in Douglasville. The story also recaps Adairsville's individual efforts in Ringgold and notes both schools' next meets on September 12, giving local fans a clear look at how Bartow County teams stack up.
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UPDATE: Kitten is promised to someone today. Will update if things change. This kitten walked up to my daughter this morning. It's very skinny and flea infested. I dawn bathed it to get most… (Nextdoor Etowah)
I work in hospice and while my morning was remote, the rest was out including an outdoor event in the sun! I was so exhausted, it took EVERYTHING in me to peel myself out of the house to go do grocery shopping at ingles since today is 4x fuel points day. I… (Nextdoor Westside Chase)
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