🌱 Councilman Charged + Repatriation To Begin + Santini Sounds Off

Hello there. Josee Noble here with your fresh copy of the Cartersville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• A City Council member was arrested.
• Repatriation of Native American artifacts will begin.
• Santini complains about homelessness.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 63 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. A Cartersville City Council member was arrested for DUI and other offenses. The city of Cartersville's sixth ward representative, Taff Wren, was arrested in the early morning hours on Dec. 24 for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and a hands-free device requirement violation. Wren has been accused of driving under the influence at least twice before and as of Dec. 27, remains a member of the Cartersville City Council. Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. Etowah Indian Mounds will begin repatriation of Native American artifacts. The Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will soon begin repatriating the hundreds of ancestral Muscogee artifacts and funerary belongings to culturally affiliated tribes. For nearly two decades beginning in 1954, archaeologists excavated areas throughout the site and artifacts have been on display in the site's museum since the early 1960s. While human remains are no longer on display, the ancestors have yet to be repatriated and reburied and are currently housed in a facility. (Henry Herald)
3. Mayor Santini complains about homelessness. Many of the religious groups and churches in Bartow County lend a helping hand to our community's homeless population. Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini maintains it is only aggravating the matter. "I think they're trying to be kind, but their kindness is drawing more of the problem here," he commented. "Most of these people that are choosing the lifestyle, they're either avoiding incarceration, they're addicted, but they won't do nothing about it," he said. "Or they think 'you guys are the dumbasses, you guys are out here working all day long for something, and I'm right here just doing whatever the hell I want and I'm getting by.'" (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Bank of America's Museums on Us Extended Offer - Tellus Science Museum (10:00 AM)
• Bike Night - Hooters (6:00 PM)
• Bike Night: Double Engine - Sixes Tavern (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "First Day Hikes is such a fun tradition at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites but it's going to be even better this year since you can receive proof for your bragging rights! Jan 1, 2023 we will see you at the parks! " (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• "Duluth Trading Company is looking to make a key hire for its Director of Fulfillment Center Operations position. The person in this role will play a critical part in getting operations off the ground at the brand-new Adairsville facility." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Storytimes start back next week for all ages at all of our libraries! For babies up through school aged kids, we've got it covered! We are excited to be back! School ages kiddos, join us on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 3:30 p.m. for Afternoon Adventures for some chilly story fun including "365 Penguins" by Jean Luc Fromenthal and illustrated Joëlle Jolivet and more!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Josee Noble

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