🌱 Pilot Donates To BCSS + Lawrence Camps In ATL + Bartow Job Data

Good morning, Cartersville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's have at it.

---

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 86 Low: 70.

---

Here's to the wonderful local business who sponsors this newsletter. Check out what they can do for you:

Looking for a realtor you can trust and count on? Patti Everett of Atlanta Communities has multiple 5-star reviews from clients who rave about her professionalism, responsiveness, market knowledge, compassion and negotiating skills. "Five stars across the board," one writes. "If you need an agent who truly cares about her clients, I would highly recommend Patti," says another. Work with a proven realtor your neighbors recommend and trust. Visit Patti here to learn more.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

---

Here are the top stories in Cartersville today:

1. Bartow County School System's STEM received a significant boost with a $10,000 donation from Pilot Travel Center. Pilot's Cartersville location at 968 Cassville-White Road, was the site of the official check presentation on Aug. 9. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune)
2. Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and Cartersville native, will get an opportunity to see some familiar sights, and even potentially spend time in his hometown. Lawrence will be just a little over an hour away from home, as he will be practicing with the Atlanta Falcons this week. (The Florida Times-Union)
3. Bartow County's unemployment rate of 2.5% in July, is down five-tenths of a percent over the month. Last year, the rate of unemployment was 3.5%. When compared to last July, claims were down about 50%. EmployGeorgia.com showed 598 active job postings in Bartow County for July. (Northwest Georgia News)

---

Today in Cartersville:

• "Putting It All Together! The Business Plan" Online Workshop - (10 a.m.)
• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10 a.m.)
• Book Stack Class - Copperwood on Main (6:10 – 8:30 p.m.)

---

From my notebook:

• Join the United Way of Bartow County Saturday August 27 from 11-5 at Pine Acres Retreat for cardboard boat racing! Food trucks, vendors and cardboard boat races start at 2:30. (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)
• The Bartow County Library System is excited about the book premiere and visit in October for Randi Sonenshine's fantastic new book, "The Lodge that Beaver Built!" If you pre-order through FoxTale books before Sept. 26, there are goodies! (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• New pets for adoption in the Cartersville area this week (Cartersville Patch)
• Five new Cartersville properties for sale. (Cartersville Patch)

---

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow, bright and early, with your next update.

— Josee Noble

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Cartersville Daily? Contact me at Cartersville@Patch.com