🌱 Bond For Alleged Drug Trafficker + Firearm Class + School Crashers

Hi all. Josee Noble here with your fresh copy of the Cartersville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find updates on...

• Bond set for alleged meth trafficker
• BCSO firearm safety classes being offered
• Georgia United Foundation Announces 2023 School Crashers Recipients

But first, today's weather:

A morning t-storm; breezy. High: 79 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. An alleged meth trafficker has has his bond set at $200,000. He is accused of possessing nearly 29 pounds of methamphetamine. His bond comes with stipulations. "He would be required to attend any court appearances that are scheduled, he is ordered to have no firearms." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. Two free firearm safety classes will be offered by BCSO. Each class will be offered on a Saturday, the first on April 15 and the second on May 20. "If you are interested in the class and would like to receive the paper work you can email bethtidwell@bartow.org." (wbhfradio.org)
3. Two Bartow County schools have been named as 2023 School Crashers recipients. Kingston Elementary will receive a sensory path and Cass Middle will receive a faculty recharge room and new Mohawk Flooring. "Funding for the program is provided by Georgia United Foundation and generous donations made by community partners. " (Yahoo Finance)

Today in Cartersville:

• Ridz by the River: Truckfest - 210 Etowah Springs Road (10:00 AM)
• Jason Lyles:Tandem (New Music Release) - RocknShop (1:00 PM)
• Etowah Valley Hand Spinners Meet-up (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Congratulations Deputy Chief Turner and Lt. Myers for winning the Public Safety Spring Fishing Tournament!" (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• "The Bartow History Museum, located in the 1869 Courthouse “under the bridge” in downtown Cartersville, preserves the cultural, industrial and agricultural heritage of Bartow County and northwest Georgia. Visitors will delight in this glimpse back into the workshops, farmsteads, and mercantile located in this center of trade, politics and transportation." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "The response to our community survey has been awesome, so THANK YOU!! But, we need more! The more surveys we are able to provide the University of Georgia, the better they can help the DDA identify how we can best serve our community." (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• "REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! The Chamber cookout is a chance for the business community to network and socialize. This year, we are excited to have Buy Your Side Catering Company, Southern Comforts Catering, and King of Pops for food and dessert. We will also welcome a Georgia band to perform and bring a real show for you.We can't wait to see you there for a fun night!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Heads up - opening days are changing a little next week. We are still open all this upcoming weekend (April 1 & 2) so come shred!" (Terminus Wake Park via Facebook)
• "Registration is now open for our next Bartow Business Women luncheon! Our very own Director of Programs & Events, Mecole Ledbetter, will walk you through a live assessment of your life to help you." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Josee Noble

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