🌱 Bartow County Heroes + Man To Be Arraigned For Murder

Morning, neighbors. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Cartersville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• Heroes of Bartow County
• Man to be arraigned on murder charges
• North Pole Bobsled Park at the library

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But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 62 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. Youth presented with award: When a Bartow County youth learned of a structure fire at his residence on Monday, November 21, he called 911 and assisted his family with escaping. He was presented with an award for his life saving actions. (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
2. 'Quiet Hero' elementary school nurse saves a parent at school: Adairsville Elementary School Nurse Carla Hardy had received specialized training at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in August. Recently, a parent on campus was bleeding profusely and Hardy sprang into action. She grabbed a 'Stop the Bleed Kit' and was able to stop the bleeding until paramedics arrived. "I am very proud of the Stop the Bleed training provided by Piedmont Hospital in August," said Nurse Hardy. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Man to be arraigned for murder of a mother of three: Bartow County grand jurors have indicted a Cartersville resident on a count of malice murder and two counts of felony murder in connection with the 2016 death of Heather Dianne McDonald. The man is scheduled to be arraigned in Bartow Superior Court on Nov. 30. (The Daily Tribune News via Twitter)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Collaborate & Caffeinate: Cartersville Business Club - Unity Grounds (8:30 AM)
• DIY Mulled Cider Lip Scrub - Cartersville Library (3:00 PM)
• Weekly Wednesday Cornhole - American Legion Post 42 (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Crazy about 'Fins' at the Savoy (Old Cars Weekly)
• The North Pole Bobsled Park is getting ready for all of the bobsled visitors. Here's the view from the top of the big mountain! Drop in and join us on Wed, Dec. 7th between 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. for North Pole Bobsled Races! Make your bobsled and check out our four different bobsled tracks! See you at the library! (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Together we can solve some of the most critical problems communities are facing worldwide. Support your local United Way by donating to help those less fortunate. (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)
• Cartersville Area Real Estate Roundup (Cartersville Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Josee Noble

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