🌱 Bridge Closure + Bartow High Schools Awarded + DWTS Raises Money

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Cartersville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Cassville White Bridge to close for construction.
• Bartow's high schools receives AP awards.
• Dances with the Stars raises over $273,000.

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But first, today's weather:

Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 64 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. The bridge over I-75 at Cassville White Road will close this weekend for further roundabout construction. Closure times will start Friday at 7:30 p.m. and last until Monday at 5:30 a.m. (wbhfradio.org)
2. The Georgia Department of Education has named all of Bartow County's high schools as "Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools." Cass, Adairsville and Woodland high schools all received the AP STEM School Award. Both Woodland and Adairsville received the AP Humanities School Award, while Woodland was also awarded with an AP STEM Achievement School Award. All three schools will be presented with their awards at the Bartow County Board of Education meeting on May 15. (wbhfradio.org)
3. Cartersville's recent Dances with the Stars competition has raised over $273,000 for the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. For 11 years, Cartersville's DWTS competition has benefited the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter's "transitional housing initiative and the Cartersville/Bartow County school systems' homeless education programs." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• CBC Coffee & Referrals Networking - Unity Grounds (8:00 AM)
• Tap Takeover! Stone Brewing - Come Hell or High Water (6:00 PM)
• Weekly Wednesday Cornhole - American Legion Post 42 (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Kingston, rich in antebellum history, displays its pride through artifacts, scrapbooks and photographs in two museums maintained by the Kingston Woman's History Club. Learn more about this historic town on our website." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "We will drop the bucket of balls from New Beginnings Signs & Graphics' boom truck and the ball that goes in the hole (or comes closest) wins half the pot! Tell your friends because the bigger the pot the more you could win!" (Cartersville Service League via Facebook)
• "Drop by the Cartersville Public Library and see the wonderful amigurumi and miniature carving creations by artist, Joan Booth, on display in the Children's Dept. and in the front display case. Each of Joan's pieces delightfully tell a story and the characters come to life! A big thank you to Joan for sharing her artwork and talent with us! See you at the library!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Week, here are some popular titles that contain strong female leads!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Last week, we had the honor to meet with Dr. Mike Hobbs, President of Georgia Highlands. Dr. Hobbs shared the exciting things happening at the college. Highlands has expanded to include several new bachelor degree programs and has a lot of new things to come! He also shared a tool to estimate the cost of college in the University System of Georgia: https://www.usg.edu/georgia-degrees-pay. If know a prospective college student, be sure to share!" (Rotary Club of Etowah via Facebook)
• "MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US THIS THURSDAY! The March Business After Hours social will be hosted by Barnsley Resort & co-presented by the Rome Floyd Chamber. We will have a fun night of networking, giveaways, refreshments and more! You don't want to miss it!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Cartersville Area Real Estate Roundup (Cartersville Patch)

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— Josee Noble

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