🌱 Cline Commits + Man Convicted Of Sex Crime Against Minor

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news on:

• Johnathan Cline signs with UCF.
• Weather alert for Bartow County.
• Cartersville man pleads guilty to sexual battery,

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But first, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 53 Low: 6.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. Cartersville offensive lineman signs with UCF: The University of Central Florida has received a letter of intent from Johnathan Cline, one of Cartersville High's offensive linemen. Cline had received offers from Miami, Memphis, East Carolina and several other programs. Cline ultimately chose UCF because he was most comfortable with everything that UCF had to offer. (Sports Illustrated)
2. Weather alert for Bartow County: NWS Peachtree City GA issued a wind chill watch from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. Wind chills could be as low as 10 below zero. Temps are expected to rapidly drop into the 20s to teens late Thursday night into Friday. Lows on Saturday morning will vary from single digit temps to the mid teens. (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
3. Cartersville man pleads guilty to sexual battery involving minor: On Dec. 19, a Cartersville man was sentenced to five years after he pled guilty to one count of sexual battery against a child under the age of 16. The first 12 months are to be served in custody (with credit for time served) and the remainder on probation. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Yin Yang Fusion Yoga with Lisa - Etowah Valley Yoga (10:00 AM)
• Big Rich Brock Comedy with special guest Luke Bentley - Big Door Vineyards (6:00 PM)
• Christmas Back Home - The Grand Theatre (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Historic Downtown is the perfect one-stop-shop for ALL of your remaining Christmas needs! Last minute shoppers, it's time to pack up and head Downtown! (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• Downtown Cartersville: "Mark your calendars for this fun event hosted by our friends at Booth Western Art Museum!" (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• "What I would like the Cartersville community to know is that Hanukkah, in modern times, is the universal symbol for peace, freedom and empathy for mankind where tyranny and oppression no longer have a place. The spirit of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is shared by all people who love freedom." (Cartersville Daily Tribune via Facebook)
• Order an e-gift card for Terminus Wake Park as a wonderful last minute holiday gift or for yourself!(Terminus Wake Park via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See y'all tomorrow for another update!

— Josee Noble

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