🌱 New Voter System + Man Convicted Of Battery + Benham Portrait Debut

Hello, everybody! It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• New voter registration system in effect
• Cartersville man convicted of aggravated battery
• Portrait of former Chief Justice Robert Benham unveiled

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and cooler. High: 68 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Cartersville today:

1. The city of White's recent special mayoral election "was the first in Bartow County under the new Georgia Registered Voter Information System (GARViS)," said Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk. "From the voters' perspective, there's not a whole lot of change there. Besides a more a stable system for larger elections … now we can check in voters in less than a minute." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. A 55-year-old Cartersville man has been convicted of aggravated battery. He was accused of the assault to his sister after she allegedly struck his camper with her ATV. "Every single person testified that the second time she came back to the camper, he threw her to the ground, straddled her and relentlessly beat her in the face," said District Attorney Roxanna Satterfield. The accused is expected to be sentenced on April 17 in Bartow Superior Court. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. Appointed in 1989 as the first African-American Justice to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia, Chief Justice Robert Benham's portrait "by artist Carol Baxter Kirby" will be unveiled in a special ceremony today. The Cartersville native "also served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of Captain." (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Afternoon Adventures - Cartersville Library (3:30 PM)
• TableTop Guild for Adults - Cartersville Library (5:00 PM)
• Friendship Table Meal - First Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "We are thrilled to welcome our friends at Interculturalfest INC back for another GREAT event downtown. Folks, you do not want to miss this!" (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• "Kids of all ages are invited to get creative at the Open Art Studio at Booth Museum during your spring break! Parents and guardians are also invited to participate with the children in this FREE family fun interactive art experience." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "Come shred this week! Book your pass online." (Terminus Wake Park via Facebook)
• "SECURITY - Let's live it out! Becoming a security-giving person means being intentional with those at work, at home, and in the community." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Malachi Toliver commits to UGA football for 2024 class (SicEmDawgs.com)
• 5 New Cartersville Area Houses For Sale (Cartersville Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Josee Noble

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