🌱 Bartow COVID, Unemployment Data + Local Residents Win At Rose Lawn

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue of the Daily, we have these stories and more:

• COVID down, Unemployment up
• Fourth Friday Funnies
• Drink Dash Downtown

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 79 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. According to the Georgia Department of Health, new COVID-19 cases in Bartow are down. New confirmed cases in Bartow total 35 with five new hospitalizations and one new death. In total Bartow has had 24,768 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1,398 hospitalizations and 402 deaths. (WBHF via Facebook)
2. Bartow County's August recorded unemployment rate of 2.8% is up three-tenths over the month. Unemployment claims were up 4%, but claims were down about 25% when compared to last August. (Northwest Georgia News)
3. Seven juried artists were awarded cash prizes totaling $1,000 at the 47th Annual Rose Lawn Arts Festival. Of those seven winning artists, four live in Bartow County. (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• "Commercial Real Estate 101" - Online Workshop (10 a.m.)
• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10 a.m.)
• Fourth Friday Funnies: Back 2 School - Legion Theatre (8 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Pebo Wilson - Sixes Tavern (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• A reunion for descendants of French Huguenot, Pierre Chastain, is planned for September 23-24 at the Cartersville Hilton Garden Inn. (1:00 PM)
• Cartersville area pets are up for adoption — cats, dogs and more. (Cartersville Patch)
• Join Georgia Urology for the annual ICA walk for IC/BPS awareness at Dellinger Park on Saturday, September 24! This event raises funds for #InterstitialCystitis research and promotes awareness in our community. (Georgia Urology via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— Josee Noble

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