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🌱 Patch AM: Cartersville’s new crime unit just intercepted a massive fentanyl haul.
Also check out Does ChatGPT Think? on the Cartersville Patch calendar
Good morning Cartersville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Cartersville's new crime unit just intercepted a massive fentanyl haul.
- How did Cartersville runners stack up against 300-plus competitors?
Also on today's calendar: Does ChatGPT Think? and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Angie B.!
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cartersville Police Seize Enough Fentanyl to Cause Over 8,000 Overdose Deaths (allongeorgia.com) — Cartersville police say their new Crime Suppression Unit seized enough fentanyl during an August 26 traffic stop to potentially cause more than 8,000 overdose deaths. Officers report finding fentanyl and meth on a passenger they recognized and allege the drugs were destined for distribution in the Cartersville area, underscoring ongoing efforts to keep illicit substances out of the city. 
• Cartersville, Adairsville runners in action on Saturday (bartowsportszone.com) — Cartersville High cross country runners turned in strong performances Saturday, with the boys placing seventh and the girls 13th at a large invitational in Douglasville. The story also recaps Adairsville's individual efforts in Ringgold and notes both schools' next meets on September 12, giving local fans a clear look at how Bartow County teams stack up.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cartersville
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- CHALK-THE -LOT (Senior Families) - Hosted by SGA
Cartersville High School Cartersville, GA 30120
5:00 pm - No-Cost Vein Screenings
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 636 E Main St. Cartersville, Ga 30120
8:00 am - Does ChatGPT Think? →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
9:00 am - Gentle Yoga
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Cartersville Library Meeting Room 429 West Main Street Cartersville GA 30120 US
10:00 am - Senior Movie Matinee
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Cartersville Public Library
10:30 am - Open Mic Night
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Cartersville Library
6:00 pm - Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
10:00 am - Used Book Sale-Friends of the Library →
Cartersville Public Library, 429 W Main St, Cartersville GA 30120
10:00 am - Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
10:00 am - Headstone Preservation Workshop →
4 E Church St, Cartersville
8:00 am - The Connection Car Show 2026 →
3 Savoy Ln, Cartersville
9:00 am - His Jealous Love Summit →
Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard YMCA, 1232 Turner Chapel Rd, Rome, GA 30161
6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Kitten is promised to someone today.
Will update if things change. This kitten walked up to my daughter this morning. It's very skinny and flea infested. I dawn bathed it to get most… (Nextdoor Etowah) - I work in hospice and while my morning was remote, the rest was out including an outdoor event in the sun!
I was so exhausted, it took EVERYTHING in me to peel myself out of the house to go do grocery shopping at ingles since today is 4x fuel points day. I… (Nextdoor Westside Chase)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Shift Manager in Cartersville. Apply here.
- MEI Industrial Solutions posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week's Top Stories? (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb issues 57 new business licenses over the past week (cobbcountycourier.com)
Kennesaw
- Last Bahama Breeze in Georgia runs out of food, closes for good (wsbtv.com)
- How much do you know about Cobb County Public Library (Part 3)? take the quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Small firms hate SBA's new size standards; lenders are intrigued (americanbanker.com)
Ok Cartersville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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