🌱 Kaylee Jones Missing + Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Hwy 41

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Cartersville Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 74.

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Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. As of Tuesday evening, 16-year-old Kaylee Jones is still missing. Bartow County Sheriff's Officers say the teen was last seen on Jun. 14 and could be in the Cartersville area. Investigators are working around the clock as they continue to receive tips and possible sightings. (The Georgia Sun)
2. New homes have been listed for sale in the Cartersville area. Available properties range from a 1,118 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath home for $299,999 to a $1.1 million home with 5 beds, 5 baths, and 6,529 sq. ft. (Cartersville Patch)
3. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 41 in Cartersville on Saturday. The accident took place just above Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in the northbound lane. The victim was reportedly homeless; authorities are working to find his family. (WRGA News)
4. The Bartow County Sheriff's Office needs assistance identifying two females who did not pay for all of their goods at the Cartersville Walmart on Jun. 22, 2022. The women were driving a black-colored Volkswagen Jetta. View the photos of the subjects here. (Bartow County Sheriff's Office (Official) via Facebook)
5. As of Monday evening, Georgia gas prices were down another eight cents compared to prices last week. The state average per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now $4.32. The average price in Bartow County is $4.21. (WRGA News - Bartow County)

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Today in Cartersville:

• CBC Coffee & Referrals Networking At Nagel's Bagels (8:00 AM)
• D1VISION EXPOSURE CAMP (GEORGIA) At Hamilton Crossing Park (3:00 PM)
• Afternoon Adventures - Tropical Tango At Cartersville Library (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Become a Friend of Leadership sponsor by making a $350 commitment to partner with the 2023 Leadership Bartow programs. The partnership provides funding for a strong curriculum and resources for participants to connect and grow throughout the year. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Facebook)
• Looking for an indoor craft to do with a little one today? The Bartow County Library System shared an online video of its "Creation Station Kits: Paper Weaving Fish" available at the Cartersville Public Library while supplies last. (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Check out the Cartersville-Bartow County Senior Aquatic Center's July calendar of events. Get moving! (Cartersville-Bartow County Senior Aquatic Center via Facebook)

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

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.