🌱 LOST Distribution + Murder Suspect Bond Set + Teacher, Staff Aid

Hey y'all. Josee Noble here, back with your fresh edition of the Cartersville Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

Nice with sun and some clouds. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. The Bartow County government and representatives of Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White and Kingston have all agreed to distribution for local option sales tax (LOST) revenues. During negotiations, city representatives emphasized point of sales as a gauge for determining distributions. Local governments will meet the next time in 2032 to revisit LOST distribution percentages. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune)
2. Twenty-year-old Caesar Osvaldo Roque appeared before Judge Jeffery Watkins Tuesday afternoon with his attorney Zachery Moore. Roque was booked into the Bartow County Jail on April 28 and charged with murder, possession of controlled substances and the sale of controlled substances. Judge Jeffery Watkins set Roque's bond at $300,000. (WBHF via Facebook)
3. The Georgia Department of Education is launching a statewide Employee Assistance Program for full-time teachers and staff. Georgia's Public Education Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be provided at no cost to districts, schools, or employees. This program will aid in the support of teachers and staff mental health and wellness and will allow access to mental health counseling, financial and legal resources, work/life referral services, and more. (Bartow County Schools via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• CBC Coffee & Referrals Networking - Unity Grounds (8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
• Grow in Bartow Job & Career Fair - Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (noon)
• Bottles & Brushes (Canvas Painting) - Olive Tree & Vine (6 - 8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Becoming a respectful person means showing respect in all relationships. Whether you are with friends, family, co workers/colleagues, or in the community, take time this week to be intentional about giving respect. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• The next First Free Thursday at the Booth Western Art Museum will be Thursday, September 1, 2022 (Booth Western Art Museum via Facebook)
• Apply for one of our Cartersville Fire Department Firefighter positions! (City of Cartersville via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along with me to and stay informed. I'll see you soon!

— Josee Noble

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