🌱 Bond Reduction Denied + Accident Update + Advocates' Groundbreaking

Hello, Cartersville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• Bond reduction denied for alleged drug trafficker.
• School bus accident update.
• Groundbreaking for child advocates' new home.

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But first, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the motion to reduce bond for a Cartersville man accused of drug trafficking in Bartow County was denied. According to Bartow County Sheriff's Office records, the defendant was arrested and charged with two drug related charges last spring. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. Update on Tuesday's school bus accident: On Tuesday morning, a Bartow County school bus was struck by a van that reportedly ran the red light. The driver of the van was transported to Floyd Medical Center for treatment. No reports of injuries to the six children and one monitor who were on the bus. (wbhfradio.org)
3. Board members and community leaders met Wednesday morning at 827 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy, the future home of Advocates for Children. Check out the groundbreaking for Advocates for Children's Capital Campaign here. (WBHF Radio via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Ribbon cutting and open house for wHydrate (11:00 AM)
• Mexican Train Dominoes - Cartersville Library (2:00 PM)
• Knit and crochet group - Cartersville Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomed motorcoach owners and tour operators from Takers Transportation, TranSouth Motorcoach, The Roses Tours and Harmon Brothers Charter Service, Inc for a FAM (familiarization tour) to share all the wonderful attractions in our beautiful city and county. (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Oct. 15, drop by the library for a special children's book premiere featuring local author Randi Sonenshine and her wonderful new book illustrated by Anne Hunter, "The Lodge that Beaver Built." (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Join wHydrate Cartersville for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony today at 11:30 AM. Refreshments will be served, there will be 10% off wHydrate memberships if you sign up on the day of the ribbon cutting. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Cartersville First Baptist Church is searching for an executive assistant to the senior pastor. This position provides high-level support to the senior pastor in a wide range of activities in the performance of his administrative and ministerial responsibilities, while interacting with staff, church members, and the community. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)

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

— Josee Noble

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