🌱 Loaded Gun At Cass + BOE Tech Investment + Demonstration for James

Hey y'all. It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Cartersville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Including news on:

• A Cass High student was found with a loaded gun.
• Bartow BOE spends more than $1 million on elementary and middle schools.
• There was a demonstration in honor of Steven James.

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But first, today's weather:

Cooler with a little morning rain. High: 57 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Steve Revard, principal of Cass High, notified parents via phone call on Wednesday evening to check their email regarding a safety issue on campus earlier that day. The email stated that a student was found on campus to have a loaded gun in their possession. The student in question "now faces serious school and legal consequences." (wbhfradio.org)
2. The Bartow County Board of Education voted unanimously to spend more than $1 million on all items on the "consent agenda." The BOE will be using ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) and SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds to purchase the items. Most of these purchases are technology upgrades. (wbhfradio.org)
3. A demonstration in honor of Steven James was held outside of the Bartow County Courthouse on Wednesday. James was the victim of a car crash in September 2018 under suspicious circumstances. "His family members have questions and are asking the Georgia State Patrol to take a second look at the evidence." (WBHF via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Free Golf Friday - Lakepoint Station (2:00 PM)
• Astrophotography Workshop - Tellus Science Museum (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "GHC will host the annual FIRST Lego Robotics Tournament Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at the Student Center (Bldg. B) and the STEAM Building (Bldg. C) at the Cartersville site. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, email shenders@highlands.edu." (Ga Highlands College via Twitter)
• "Check out our NEW Launchpad Learning Tablets, NOW available for checkout at Cartersville! Each tablet is pre-loaded with learning games, apps and videos - no Wi-Fi needed! There are many different tablets with developmental content for Pre-K to elementary age learners. We are featuring the Reading Academy and STEAM Academy series of tablets! Launchpad tablets check out for two weeks. To check out a device, pick up the empty case in the Children's Dept. and take it to the front Circulation Desk for checkout. See you at the library!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual meeting and quarterly luncheon. It was a great success! Please enjoy some photos from the event (captured by Anne Say Photography) and the award presentations on our YouTube channel." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• The Cartersville Service League's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will be March 13 at the Cartersville Country Club. (Cartersville Service League via Facebook)
• "Make sure to know the lightning safety rules. If you hear thunder or see lightning, go indoors. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder." (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Have you checked out Eighteen Artifacts: Story of Jewish Atlanta Banner Exhibit at the Cartersville Public Library yet? There's still time! (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Adopt From Cartersville Area Shelters: See The Latest Dogs, Cats (Patch)

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Alrighty then, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Josee Noble

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