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Good day Cartersville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how GHC's new Cartersville lab is reshaping future teachers' training.
  • Don't miss Sept. 5's bargain book bonanza at Cartersville Library
  • See how solar will power Cartersville's new recreation center

Also on today's calendar: His Jealous Love Summit and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa D.!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Georgia Highlands College Unveils New Education Lab Designed to Give Future Teachers Hands-On Classroom Experience (coosavalleynews.com) — Georgia Highlands College has opened a new Education Lab at its Cartersville campus, giving future teachers a realistic K-5-style classroom to practice lessons and build confidence before entering local schools. The lab, two years in the making, will be central to new coursework and supports GHC's growing education programs that serve Northwest Georgia communities, including Cartersville.
   

2. Used Book & Media Sale set for Sept. 5 (daily-tribune.com) — Book lovers can stock up at the Friends of the Bartow County Library System's Used Book & Media Sale on Sept. 5 outside the Cartersville Public Library garage on West Main Street. With low prices, early shopping for Friends members, teacher bonuses, and even Christmas‑themed items, the quarterly sale raises money to support programs at all county branches.
   

3. Here comes the sun (daily-tribune.com) — Cartersville's new Recreation Center on Tennessee Street will open this fall with a rooftop solar array donated by Qcells, expected to significantly cut power costs. City leaders explain how the 200‑panel system, educational lobby display, and extended daily hours will benefit local families through sports, fitness, and community events for decades to come.
   

4. Athletes Beyond Bartow: Seigler optioned back to Worcester on Sunday; College gridiron and soccer action begins (bartowsportszone.com) — Several former Cartersville High and Bartow County athletes are making waves on college and pro fields nationwide, from Mason Barnett and Logan Martin in minor league baseball to local grads starting new football and soccer seasons. The roundup tracks their latest stats, upcoming games, and how these hometown standouts are representing Cartersville far beyond Bartow County.
   

📸 Around Cartersville

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📸 I was sitting in my backyard and this little cutie shared the sunset with me! —Lisa D. Like

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  • AHF Products, LLC posted a job opening for Quality Inspector - Night Shift in Cartersville. Apply here.
  • Qualified Staffing Search Group posted a job opening for Cartersville City Schools Nutrition Subs '26-'27 in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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