🌱 Interchange Locations Discussed + BCSO Accident + Crash Victims IDd

Hello again, everybody! It's Tuesday in Cartersville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Because community information is power! Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Locations for proposed I-75 interchange discussed.
• BCSO vehicle involved in accident.
• Bartow County Library events.

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But first, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of rain. High: 63 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Locations are being discussed for a proposed new I-75 interchange: At a meeting on December 1, several locations for the proposed new North Bartow I-75 interchange were mulled over. Pat Smeeton, a transportation planning lead from the firm TranSystems Corp., noted that the proposed interchange would have to tie into an existing public road. A vice president for the firm Mott MacDonald, Ed Culican, said a 10- to 15-year timeframe for how soon construction on could begin seems realistic. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. A BCSO vehicle was involved in two vehicle accident: On Thursday, December 1, a marked Bartow County Sheriff's Office patrol car was responding to a call for service. While traveling south on Highway 41, the patrol car struck the rear of a vehicle driven by a citizen who failed to use a turn signal. Georgia State Patrol officials say the crash is still under investigation, but could not say if there were any injuries or if charges were filed. (wbhfradio.org)
3. Two Cartersville men who were killed in a Cherokee County crash have been identified: During the Thanksgiving holiday week, two Cartersville men died in a single-vehicle crash in Cherokee County. According to the Cherokee Sheriff's office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, November 24. James Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and Herman Smith later died from his injuries. The accident is still under investigation. (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Fabulous Fins - Savoy Automobile Museum (10:00 AM)
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group - Tiger Lily Estates (5:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults - Cartersville Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "We had so much fun with the The Grand Theatre - Cartersville on Saturday acting, doing improv and hearing holiday stories! Thank you so much for coming to the program and to the Grand for a wonderful morning!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• A wonderful time was had by employees, retirees, explorers, rookies, family and friends at the Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services' annual Christmas Luncheon. (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• "Drop in to the Children's Dept. all this week for a fun Christmas ornament craft kit to take home!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Here is the tutorial on how to complete the ornament kit craft! Happy holidays!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• The Best Things To Do In Cartersville, Georgia (Yahoo Life)
• Make sure to stop by and get a Gingerbread Hot Cocoa kit for the month of December. While supplies last! (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Look Through five new houses for sale in the Cartersville area. (Cartersville Patch)
• Come see the Cartersville Library looking festively fantastic! All of the trees have been decorated by Bartow County and Cartersville City Schools. (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Cartersville Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest (Cartersville Patch)
• Southern Gentleman Land Management, A Land Clearing and Grading Company, Receives 5-Star Review (Digital Journal)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Josee Noble

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