🌱 GA Museums Wins Governor's Award + Wind Advisory + Red Cross Month

Hello again, everybody! It's Friday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Bartow's Georgia Museums Inc. wins Governor's Award.
• A wind advisory is in effect.
• The Red Cross honors community heroes this month.

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But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 75 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have announced the winners of this year's Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Georgia Museums Inc. of Bartow, the nonprofit organization that runs the Bartow History Museum, Tellus Science Museum, Booth Western Art Museum and the Savoy Automobile Museum, was one of the 10 recipients. (Gov.Georgia.gov)
2. A wind advisory for Bartow and neighboring counties will be in effect until 11 p.m. tonight. Winds will be up to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Use caution when driving and secure outside objects. (forecast.weather.gov)
3. In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed March to be Red Cross Month. The Georgia Red Cross will be celebrating the 80th annual Red Cross Month by recognizing "community heroes all throughout the month." You can help the Red Cross and your community by donating blood or platelets, volunteering your time or giving a financial contribution. (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Home School Friday: Wildlife Characters - Booth Museum (1:00 PM)
• Time of Prayer - James A White Memorial Park (7:00 PM)
• Guardians of the Jukebox - Sixes Tavern (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Georgia Power proposes more rate hikes (wbhfradio.org)
• "BCSO needs your assistance in identifying these male subjects... in reference to a theft report. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bartow County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at 770-382-5050 ext. 6026." (Bartow County Sheriff's Office (Official) via Facebook)
• "Make sure to stop by any of our branches during the month of March to pick up an Irish Spice Bread kit! This kit includes the spice kit, a recipe to use it with, and other information about St. Patrick's Day. Grab one while supplies last!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Bank of America cardholders: You get FREE admission to Tellus during the first full weekend of each month as part of the Museums On Us program. Plan your trip to this awesome museum for this Saturday or Sunday!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "We are still accepting sponsors for our Golf Tournament! The deadline to sign up is March 9. We have 19 teams signed up so far! Grab your spot today by registering online or emailing. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement tomorrow from our beverage sponsor!!" (Cartersville Service League via Facebook)
• "MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! 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 Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Brice, Paris, Boomer & More (Cartersville Patch)

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