Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia Karen Makes a Huge Scene Over Delayed McDonald's Order, Accuses White Employee of Racism: 'The Way I Would Have Hit Refund' (thenerdstash.com) — A heated confrontation at a McDonald's in Cartersville over a delayed order has gone viral after a customer loudly berated a young cashier and accused her of racism. The TikTok poster, who also works in fast food, and most commenters criticized the customer's behavior and highlighted how often local workers now face this kind of abuse on the job.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Thanks to Angela from The Planters for bringing my VA meds that were delivered today to her house not mine. She came out in the rain to bring them to me. Thanks so much. Bob (Nextdoor Hamilton Crossing)
Contractor Needed – Home Repairs & Moisture/Ventilation Assessment Seeking an experienced, reliable contractor to evaluate and complete several home repairs. Our highest priority is addressing moisture, humidity,… (Nextdoor Cartersville)
HomeTeam Pest Defense posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician in Cartersville. Apply here.
Bartow County School System posted a job opening for Custodian: (ELEM: 2026-2027) in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
Acworth Chick-fil-A stabbing: Mother talks about parking lot attack (fox5atlanta.com)
8 BUI arrests reported in Georgia over Labor Day weekend (fox5atlanta.com)
Tennessee baseball gets first class of 2028 commitment from catcher Logan Arnett (knoxnews.com)
Kennesaw
25 years after 9/11, field of flags at Kennesaw Mountain serves as reminder (wsbtv.com)
Volleyball completes opening weekend with 3-0 sweep of Alabama A&M (theksusentinel.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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!