🌱 Blood Donations Down + High Voter Turnout + Dancing Deputy

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including news on:

• Blood donation numbers "extremely concerning."
• High voter turnout in early Saturday voting.
• Dr. Chiprany for Dances with the Stars.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers around. High: 62 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Respiratory illnesses sink blood donations: Cases of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 have been overwhelming hospitals and the community blood bank's supply is dangerously low. On Nov. 29, Blood Assurance sent out an urgent call to donors to hopefully boost the diminishing supply across north Georgia. Even after its initial appeal to donors, Blood Assurance is still reporting "extremely concerning" numbers. Blood Assurance's donor center is located at 334 Cherokee Place in the Main Street Shopping Center. Donations can be made Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most individuals 17 and older (16 with parental consent) who weigh more than 110 pounds can donate blood every eight weeks.(Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. "Unprecedented for a runoff:" Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk said turnout for advance voting in the Senate runoff election hit 1,040 last Saturday. "We are seeing just a great turnout, and I encourage folks to keep coming out," Kirk said. (Cartersville Daily Tribune via Facebook)
3. Deputy Superintendent to participate in Dances with the Stars: Bartow County School System's Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Chiprany is set to participate in Cartersville's 2022 Dances with the Stars. Dr. Chiprany's participation in this charity event is only natural as he has a passion for helping children succeed. Cartersville Dances with the Stars will benefit the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and other programs including Backpack Buddies. (Bartow County Schools via Twitter)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Make Your Own Blow Gun Darts - Etowah Indian Mounds (2:00 PM)
• Very Merry Movies Event (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Bartow County Sheriff's Office needs your assistance identifying the male and female in these pictures. They are wanted in connection to Transaction Card Fraud and Identity Fraud. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bartow County Sheriff's Office." (Bartow County Sheriff's Office (Official) via Facebook)
• Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services loved participating in the Cartersville Christmas Parade again this year. As you can see, our clowns especially loved it. We hope everyone had a wonderful time! (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Santa Claus is coming to town! Find him at Lakepoint Station Saturday from 2 to 6 PM. Take photos with the jolly man himself and spread some holiday cheer! (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Shop with A Hero helps underprivileged elementary students go holiday shopping to buy needs with a small amount of money used to buy wants. The county is asking every school to raise money to help the Heroes take 300 Bartow children shopping this year. All money collected is due by Monday, December 5 at any county school. Let's help them make it a good one! (Bartow County College and Career Academy via Facebook)
• Seven small white poinsettias available for purchase at $12/plant. (Cartersville Service League via Facebook)
• Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event for Signs and More in celebration of its 15th anniversary and new location. There will be food, beverages and door prizes! Please RSVP to CustomerService@SignsMoreInc.com if you will be attending. We hope to see you there! (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Josee Noble

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