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🌱 Patch AM: How does Cartersville High’s graduation rate stack up to Georgia’s record?
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Hi there, Cartersville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How does Cartersville High's graduation rate stack up to Georgia's record?
- How dominant were the Lady Canes in their latest sweep?
- Could Cartersville's Cato store be on the closure list?
Also on today's calendar: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bartow and Cartersville High Schools Exceeds Georgia's Historic High Graduation Rate (wbhfradio.org) — Cartersville High School posted a strong 94.3 percent graduation rate for the class of 2026, keeping local students ahead of Georgia's new record statewide rate of 88.5 percent. Nearby Adairsville, Cass, and Woodland high schools also topped 90 percent, reflecting years of statewide efforts to expand career pathways, diploma options, and support that help more Georgia students finish high school prepared for life. 
• Lady Canes roll on, sweep Warriors (bartowsportszone.com) — Cartersville High's volleyball team continued its dominant season Tuesday, sweeping North Cobb in straight sets and picking up a forfeit region win over Villa Rica to move to 32-3 and 6-0 in Region 7-5A. Ranked third in Class 5A, the Lady Canes now head to Alpharetta and Marist on Thursday, while other Bartow County teams, including Adairsville and Woodland, struggled in recent matches.
• Popular Women's Fashion Retailer Closing 120 Stores: What To Know In GA (patch.com) — Cato, a budget-friendly women's fashion chain with a store in Cartersville, plans to close 120 locations nationwide this year, though it hasn't said which ones. The company, which operates 67 Georgia stores, is reviewing leases and targeting weaker performers after recent sales and profits declined, so local shoppers may want to keep an eye on the Cartersville location's future.
📸 Around Cartersville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cartersville
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★ Featured events ★
- City Council Meeting →
Third floor of City Hall, Cartersville
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Adairsville at Woodland →
Cartersville GA
7:00 pm - Adairsville vs Woodland →
Cartersville GA
7:00 pm - Witches' Night Out- Late-night Shopping →
Downtown Cartersville, Cartersville
7:00 pm - Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
10:00 am - Oak Hill Cemetery Tour →
Oak Hill Cemetery, 319 N Erwin St, Cartersville
5:00 pm - Evening Sky Watch →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
8:00 pm - Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
10:00 am - Lunch + Learn: Seasonal Severe Weather →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
12:15 pm - Trivia Night →
Cartersville Public Library, 429 W Main St, Cartersville, GA, 30120
5:45 pm - Georgia Tasting Festival 2026 →
1 Friendship Plaza, Cartersville
10:00 am - Specimen ID Day →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving 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
- Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America (cobbcountycourier.com)
- How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax as prices continue to soar (wabe.org)
Kennesaw
- BlazeSports to host 1st Georgia wheelchair football tournament (wsbtv.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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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