🌱 Federal Prison Sentence For Drug Dealer + Explosive Device Found

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• A man was sentenced for death and dismemberment.
• An explosive device was found during a DUI crash.
• Veteran students are supported at GHC.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 49 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. A Cartersville man was sentenced on Thursday to spend 50 years in federal prison for his role in the death of Courtney Dubois. The man provided Dubois with the drugs that caused her death. Her body was taken from West Virginia to Cartersville and dismembered and disposed of in a landfill. The defendant was convicted of the crimes in 2021. (Department of Justice)
2. At around 8 AM on Thursday morning, the Cartersville Police Department was called to a crash scene. The driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI and his vehicle was searched. The search led to the discovery of drugs and a possible explosive device. The CPD notified the GBI who inactivated the device. The driver is being charged with "criminal possession of an explosive device, DUI-drugs, possession of schedule II controlled substances, drugs to be kept in original container and possession of methamphetamine by ingestion." (The Cartersville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Veterans seeking to further their education can find help through the VA and the VA Department at Georgia Highlands College. GHC offers a student veteran resource center at each campus as well as credit towards their degree for their experience in the Armed Forces. Eligible student veterans are also offered Federal Work-Study opportunities. Two such openings are available at the Rome and Cartersville campuses. (Six Mile Post)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Junior Astronomy Workshop - Tellus Science Museum (6:30 PM)
• Fourth Friday Funnies: New Year, New Laughs - Legion Theatre (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "The New Community Guide & Business Directory is Now Available! Anyone in the community is welcome to come by the Chamber to pick up a copy, or several, if you would like to display them at your business! Chamber members will receive a community guide and 2023 member decal in the mail within the next few weeks. There is also a digital version of the community guide on our website. Feel free to add a link to the magazine on your website!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• 3 Dinosaurs that Lived in Georgia (And Where to See Fossils Today) (AZ Animals)
• See Latest Pets Up For Adoption In The Cartersville Area (Cartersville Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

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