🌱 DOJ Sues Bartow + Two Arrested For Thefts + Toys For Tots Sign Ups

Hey, friends! It's Friday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• DOJ files suit against Bartow County.
• Two women arrested for vehicle break-ins.
• SCIence FRIday Night

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 76 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. The United States Department of Justice is filing a lawsuit against Bartow County over allegations of civil rights violations. The lawsuit alleges the county government subjected two former Bartow County employees "to a hostile work environment" due to racial discrimination. The lawsuit also claims the county government terminated the plaintiffs in alleged "retaliation" for complaints about purported racial harassment. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. The Cartersville Police Department received numerous reports of vehicle break-ins over the past two weeks. On October 12, a CPD Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop and after a subsequent search of the vehicle, recovered stolen items from the auto break-ins. Two women were arrested on multiple charges. (wbhfradio.org)
3. To apply for assistance this holiday season, you must attend one of the sign-up days. Time is running out to apply. (Bartow County Toys for Tots via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Hoods Up! Weekend (10:00 AM)
• SCIence FRIday Night: The School of Hard Rocks - Tellus Science Museum (5:00 PM)
• Cornhole and Chili for the Children - Elk's Lodge Cartersville (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Five new properties are for sale in the Cartersville area. (Cartersville Patch)
• Cats, dogs and other pets are available for adoption at ares shelters. (Cartersville Patch)
• Congratulations to Advocates for Children and its team on the groundbreaking of its new facility. We are so grateful and proud to have such an amazing organization fighting for the education, health and safety of our community's children. (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)
• Saturday, October 15 is Downtown Alive in Downtown Cartersville. We hope to see you there. It will be a great time! (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• SUNDAY at Terminus State Park▪️ Wake competition at 11am ▪️ Food truck, beer, pumpkin painting contest 🎃 ▪️ @harmonygrovemusic concert at 7pm ▪️ Last Laps film contest premiere & awards ceremony. (Terminus Wake Park via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

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