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🌱 Patch AM: Planning a fall weekend? See what’s at Pettit Creek Pumpkin Fest
Coming up: No-Cost Vein Screenings on the Cartersville Patch calendar
Hello Cartersville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a fall weekend? See what's at Pettit Creek Pumpkin Fest
- How Cartersville's JV volleyball pulled off a tight win at Allatoona
Also on today's calendar: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Renee H.!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 13 corn mazes, haunted trails, and pumpkin patches to visit this fall (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Cartersville families can head to Pettit Creek Farms' Pumpkin Fest on Cassville Road, running through Oct. 31 with a corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, and more. Admission is $15 with extra-cost add-ons like camel and pony rides, and kids 2 and under are free, making it a nearby fall day-trip option packed with activities. 
• Allatoona Girls JV Volleyball vs. Cartersville (maxpreps.com) — Cartersville High's JV volleyball squad edged Allatoona 2–1 in a tight non-league match played Saturday in Acworth, adding another win to the Purple Hurricanes' strong 25–6 record. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming challenge against Dalton, giving Cartersville fans another matchup to watch.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cartersville
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★ Featured events ★
- No-Cost Vein Screenings →
Cartersville
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
10:00 am - Revelation Today: The Future Unfolding →
311 Old Mill Rd, Cartersville 30120
6:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
Third floor of City Hall, Cartersville
5:30 pm - Alcohol Control Board Meeting →
Third floor of City Hall, Cartersville
10:00 am - Art For Lunch: The West in Focus: Scenic Vistas →
Booth Western Art Museum, 501 N Museum Dr, Cartersville
12:15 pm - Lunch + Learn: Seasonal Severe Weather →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
12:15 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Third floor of City Hall, Cartersville
5:30 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 - Ghoulish Game Night →
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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
- Good morning Bartow.
I have a question. If a large data center was proposed in your neighborhood, would you be concerned and please explain why. Thank you so much. (Nextdoor Dover Rd/Law Rd) - Good morning I want every one to be aware of coyotes in the neighborhood I live on Peeples Valley road close to keith road and the Woodberry subdivision He comes pretty close to my hose each morning, I am not afraid of it but if you have small
animals or children you need to keep them safe. (Nextdoor Woodberry)
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Cartersville. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Lead Customer Service Representative in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- 'Is this about the girl?': Man convicted of Acworth attempted rape (fox5atlanta.com)
- Former Cobb County elementary school teacher sentenced to 29 years in prison after incest conviction (11alive.com)
- INC Ransom Claims Breach of Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. (technadu.com)
Kennesaw
- Playing 'The Story Game' in Prison (narratively.com)
- This Buffet Was Just Named A Must-Try All-You-Can-Eat Destination In Georgia (newsbreak.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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