🌱 BOE Budget Amended + Emerson Projects + Bartow's Braves Finalist

Hi all. It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Cartersville BOE amends 2023 budget
• Upcoming Emerson projects and developments
• Adairsville's Larry Gardner is a finalist for the new voice of the Braves.

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Cartersville City Schools BOE has amended the 2023 budget to include additional expenses of $185,000. The new Linda P. Benton STEM building utilities for the 2023 year are estimated at $129,000 and cleaning of the building will cost $41,000. The additional $15,000 from the county's reserve funds will be used for an Attestation Audit. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. Emerson Assistant City Manager Todd Heath provided Emerson's Planning and Zoning Commission updates at the last meeting of upcoming projects. "They're working on renovations for it," Heath said about the proposed Varsity restaurant at site of the former Krystal's. Stegall Village, a proposed development on the west side of Hwy 41, has been issued grading permits and "they're putting in the infrastructure." A traffic light at that intersection is also being considered. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. Larry Gardner of Adairsville is a finalist for the new voice of the Atlanta Braves. As the announcer for Adairsville High football games from 2017 to 2019, Gardner has earned heaps of praise for his unique voice. "When the top three finalists are selected, fans will be able to vote Feb. 17 to 20 and contribute to the Braves' winning pick." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group (5:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults - Cartersville Library (6:00 PM)
• Valentine's Beer & Bites - Booth Museum (6:00 PM)
• The Donny Hammonds Band (Acoustic Show) - El Nopal (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Join us at the Cartersville Library for a casual book discussion of Mercury Pictures Presents, by Anthony Marra, on Monday, February 20th at 6pm." (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Local Jobs: Check Out Who's Hiring In The Cartersville Area (Cartersville Patch)
• 5 New Cartersville Area Properties For Sale (Cartersville Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Josee Noble

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