🌱 GHC Looks Forward + Monkeypox Vaccine Available + Shooting Update

Hey, neighbors! Josee Noble here, back with your new copy of the Cartersville Daily, today's quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's get this day started off right, here we go!

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a couple of t-storms. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Georgia Highlands College President Dr. Mike Hobbs recently announced that the college has started a new "Ready to Start" scholarship for any student who falls a bit short of paying their tuition. Hobbs spoke about wanting to see more activity back on the campuses and encouraging more community involvement in the decisions college administrators make.(WRGA News)
2. Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has received limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. These vaccines are available at no cost to qualified individuals. (Northwest Georgia Public Health)
3. The suspect, 57-year-old Jamison Edward Hardin of White, reportedly shot in self-defense as he said the victim pulled a knife and charged at him at an incident on Tennessee Street. Hardin allegedly said that he had had previous issues with the man, had a court order against him and that security cameras captured the incident. The official warrant states that the suspect fired a total of 15 rounds and the victim's car was intentionally hit. (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• CBC Coffee & Referrals Networking - Unity Grounds (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
• Lunch & Learn: The Complexities of Memory- A Case Study About Inclusion - Bartow History Museum (noon)
• Sip and Paint Class - Big Door Vineyards (6 - 8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Yoga classes on SUP boards are back this Saturday! Beginner-friendly flow with instruction for the first 30 minutes, and free space to practice for the last 30 minutes. (Terminus Wake Park via Facebook)
• The deadline to nominate someone for an IMPACT Award is Friday at 5 p.m.! (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Don't miss the United Way of Bartow County's Annual Cardboard Boat Race August 27 at Pine Acres Retreat! (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Josee Noble

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