🌱 Baby Formula Thieves Caught + Park Approved + New Sports At GHC

Hello again, everybody. It's Saturday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on...

• Cartersville Police catch baby formula thieves.
• Commissioner Taylor approves park design contract.
• Georgia Highlands is adding competitive league sports.

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But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 59 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Cartersville today:

1. The Cartersville Police have captured two Texas men and a teen accused of stealing baby formula from the Cartersville Publix, as well as other metro Atlanta area Publix stores. CPD received a "be on the lookout alert" for the vehicle and caught the suspects stealing 12 cans of formula from Cherokee Place Publix. Inside the vehicle, police found another 662 cans of formula. The men and teen were arrested and taken to Bartow County Jail. (Cartersville Patch)
2. At a March 8 public meeting, Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor approved a contract to construct a new gymnasium at Hamilton Crossing Park. "Hopefully we'll get that under construction in about a year," said Bartow County Administrator Peter Olson. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. Georgia Highlands College will be adding four new sports to its list of competitive league sports. "Men's soccer, women's volleyball, cross country and cheerleading" will join its current sports offerings. Recently added to the sports roster include esports and basketball. (Northwest Georgia News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• The Piedmont Division Model Train Show - Clarence Brown Conference Center (10:00 AM)
• Improving your life with Meditation - Cartersville Library (10:30 AM)
• Meet the Winemaker! ~Chateau Meichtry's Justin McNeill - JZ's Taste of Georgia (2:00 PM)
• Movies at the Museum: "Diamonds are Forever" - Savoy Automobile Museum (7:00 PM)
• Live Music with Harris Battle - JZ's Taste of Georgia (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Principal Pie in the Face. Thank you to everyone who contributed to help Dr. Chiprany in Dancing with the Stars. All proceeds went to support two amazing organizations, Backpack Buddies and the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. Every dollar counts. In part of our fundraising efforts, we selected to Pie our Principals in the Face. Thank you Dr. Doss and Mrs. Scifers for being such good sports when you took several pies in the face today!" (Bartow County College and Career Academy via Facebook)
• "Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Remember to explore Cartersville and Bartow County! #ForBartow #HappyWeekend #LoveWhereYouLive #ExploreWhereYouLive" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating as well as physically active habits. We are partnering with the UGA Extension Office in Bartow County for this informational program on Tuesday (14th). There will be a lesson, snacks, and a short walk! Don't forget your walking shoes!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "You still have time to checkout a thriller to read and discuss this Monday at 12:30pm at the Cartersville Public Library. You'll discover some Thrilling and Chilling new reads!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Visit the Bartow History Museum for some Saint Patrick's Day education next week. Then you can WOW your friends with your knowledge while you're having fun at our St. Patty's Pub Crawl. It's a win-win!!" (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• "It's time to 'Spring Forward!' We move into Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, March 12. Remember to move your clocks ahead one hour. Did you know? Hawaii and Arizona have opted out and remain on standard time year round." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Tuesday morning for your next update.

— Josee Noble

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