🌱 Increased City Revenue + BCSS Mourns Teacher + Holiday Travel Tips

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Cartersville October revenue increase
• BCSS mourns the loss of Brent Higdon
• GA DPS urges safe holiday driving

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But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. October revenue increase in Cartersville: Compared to October 2021, the City of Cartersville's October 2022 financial data saw a significant boost in general fund revenues. With $7.8 million in general fund income reported, the City's general fund-related expenditures also increased over the year for a net profit of $4.6 million. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. Bartow County Schools mourn the loss of Euharlee Elementary teacher Brent Higdon: The Euharlee Elementary school family heard Coach Higdon's signature sign off for the last time on Tuesday. Well-loved during his tenure, Brent Higdon served the Bartow County School System for 28 years. "Bye, good buddy!" (Bartow Schools via Facebook)
3. GA DPS urges safe driving during the holidays: Along with holiday travel tips, the Georgia Department of Public Safety has issued the worst times for traffic during this holiday season. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers across the state are preparing for the upcoming holiday weekends by ramped up patrolling to remind motorists to drive safely.

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Today in Cartersville:

• Boy Scouts Merit Badge Clinic - The Booth Museum (9:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• The CommUNITY Christmas Concert - Cartersville High School Auditorium (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Thank you to Century Bank of Georgia for sponsoring and to Maximum One Community Realtors for hosting this month's Business After Hours event! There was a great turnout, and we had a lot of fun! We hope you'll join us at the next event in January!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Join us Tuesday, December 20, for a short webinar with Cayla O'Leary, YouScience's Employment Engagement Manager. The YouScience platform significantly benefits employers wanting to recruit and build a talent pipeline at the high school level for interns, part-time help, and full-time workers. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• The Pumphouse Players' "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is running through December 18th! Check it out here. (Pumphouse Players via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Josee Noble

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