🌱 General Fund Numbers + New Noise Ordinance Approved + Womens' Expo

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Cartersville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• City's general fund net profit tops $8 million.
• Council approves an updated noise ordinance.
• Northwest Georgia Women's Expo celebrates 15 years.

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But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. At a March 16 public meeting, the city posted its financial data. Cartersville City Manager Dan Porta shared that the general fund net profit stands at over $8 million. "The City's doing great with financial health." January 2022's net profit was nearly $2.4 million. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. The Cartersville City Council has approved changes to its noise ordinance. The ordinance details vehicles emanating loud noises "plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet or more from the motor vehicle" will now be in violation as well as noise from fireworks. Cartersville Assistant City Attorney Keith Lovell also stated that the fireworks ordinance may be tabled for the time being. "We may wait until the end of the legislative session to do that because there is currently pending legislation regarding fireworks and the hours they can be used right now at the general assembly." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. The Northwest Georgia Women's Expo & Artisans' Market will be returning to the Clarence Brown Conference Center on March 25. For its 15th year, the Expo will bring together vendors of womens' services. Initially a non-profit benefit for the "American Red Cross' Bartow Service Center," it became a for-profit event in 2011 with Karon Mauney in the driver's seat. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Mexican Train Dominoes - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• National Nutrition Month - UGA Extension Office (11:30 AM)
• Build & Brew: Adult Lego Competition - Drowned Valley Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Friendship Table Meal - First Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• 'COVID claimed 1450 Northwest Georgians in three years; more variants and continuing boosters part of future' (Northwest Georgia News)
• "Savoy has been nominated for the USA Today 2023 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Attraction for Car Lovers! Help them by casting your vote! Voting ends Monday, April 10." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "Explore Georgia created a great list of 15 Places You Can Find Only in Georgia! Cartersville Bartow County made the list — TWICE!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "The Chamber Cookout is happening next month on April 27th (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) in downtown Cartersville. We need your support! If you would like to donate a raffle prize or inquire about sponsorships, please contact Mecole Ledbetter at 770-382-1466 or mecole@cartersvillechamber.com." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Did anyone have a chance to read the Book Club pick for this month? Despite our in-person discussion being cancelled, we would love to hear your opinions of the story in the comments below! Let us know what you thought!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "It's Publix Appreciation Week! Let's all give Publix some love for all they do for our Bartow County community. Publix in Cartersville, Georgia, has played a major role in supporting partner programs such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Advocates for Children, The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and many more in Cartersville and Bartow County areas." (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)
• "Planning a meeting or event? The William Curtis Satterfield Technology Room, Georgia Power Board Room, and Anheuser-Busch Community Room are available for reservation!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Museum members are invited to an opening of Booth's newest exhibit, Many Metals, Many Fires: Strauss, Ivy, Rogers!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "Building a culture of security means providing reassurance to employees and customers alike. It means being even-tempered and not prone to moodiness or outbursts of anger; there is consistency in how you relate. Practice giving security in these ways!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Exclusive Interview with producer Griff Furst of DEVIL'S PEAK, filmed in Cartersville (Assignment X)
• 5 New Homes For Sale In The Cartersville Area (Cartersville Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Josee Noble

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