🌱 Man Accused Of Robbery And Assault + Bill To Wait +Teen Maze At GHC

Hey, everybody. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Cartersville Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• A man has been accused of armed robbery and aggravated assault.
• Federal funding sought for mental health and recovery programs.
• GHC hosts Teen Maze program

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Warmer. High: 80 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred on March 29. The victim was attempting to give money to another individual when the suspect attacked him. When questioned, the suspect denied any involvement, but was found with "a pocket knife and $160 in cash" on his person. The victim had "visible marks on his face, abrasions on his torso and his hoody" appeared to be ripped. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. House Bill 520 sought to make "sweeping mental health reform in Georgia," but it did not pass during the 2023 state legislative session. Parts of the bill were swept into other pieces of legislation. "It did not pass, but it is not dead, it’s simply delayed," says Jeff Breedlove. "We secured some new funding in the budget for peer-led recovery programs, programs that will impact recovery community organizations like The Arena in Cartersville, funding to extend the hours of the CARES warm line beyond 11 p.m., basically move it towards 24 hours." Breedlove also wanted to give credit to "Bartow’s own District 15 State Rep. Matthew Gambill (R, Cartersville) for some of the forward movement." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. Georgia Highlands College Cartersville Campus hosted the Georgia Department of Public Health's annual Teen Maze program last week. The program tackled such topics as teen pregnancy, STIs, vaping, illegal drugs, sexting and driving under the influence. DPH northwest health district's Christa Gilmore says, "They are able to experience life choices and consequences in a safe environment." She adds that the participating experts are " able to really educate the students and really have some deep conversations with them around these risky life choices." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

Today in Cartersville:

• TableTop Guild for Adults - Cartersville Library (5:00 PM)
• Friendship Table Meal - First Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• The Donny Hammonds Band (Acoustic Show) - El Nopal (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Our April spice kit is a Chinese five spice! Each kit comes with a pack of ingredients, a recipe and history/information on the spice chosen. Stop by any of our branches to pick one up while supplies last!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Pop some popcorn and head over to Barnsley Resort’s Town Hall for a family movie night!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Hey"With 20+ local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a make-your-own sangria bar, what more could you ask for? Don’t miss Qualusi Vineyards' Annual BudBreak Vendor Fair this month!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "Comfort @ Work Everyone experiences sadness or disappointment from time to time. How do you help at work? Learn to give Comfort! Here’s a look at what it takes to build a comforting culture!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Chattahoochee Tech’s Economic Development program invites you to the Essential Skills for Leadership training on April 19! This course will address challenges and opportunities that must be considered to develop as a successful leader in today’s Manufacturing Industry." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Here are the best things you can do in Georgia for $15 or under (Access Atlanta)
• On This Day, April 3, 2015: Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns dies.(KSLX)
• Cartersville Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest (Cartersville Patch)
• Cartersville Area Prospective Homeowners: Look Through 5 New Homes On The Market (Cartersville Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

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