🌱 Plant Bowen Spared + Commissioner's Answers + Local Shooting

Good morning and happy Friday! Josee Noble here, back in your inbox with all the important things happening in Cartersville.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 92 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. Georgia utility regulators amended and approved Georgia Power's energy plan. Commission staff, the company and industry groups reached a deal on Thursday that will keep two coal-fired units at Plant Bowen open until 2025. Georgia Power said the Bowen units are money losers and the commission will reevaluate in 2025 whether they should be closed. The deal will close all other coal-fired units by 2028, some within weeks. (U.S. News & World Report)
2. Bartow County Commissioner, Steve Taylor, answer's residents' questions during a conversation with Comcast Channel 29 producer, David Paul. He sat down with Taylor and asked a few of the community's questions. (Cartersville Uncut via Facebook)
3. A Cartersville man was shot and a Temple woman was charged. In reference to a report of a male with a gunshot wound to his head, officers responded to 23 Pointe Way on Saturday, June 18. The victim was transported to the Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center and was later air-lifted to Chattanooga Erlanger Hospital. CPD investigators arrested Maude Annette Glisson, 61, of Temple on Wednesday and charged her with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Glisson is currently at the Bartow County Jail. (WBHF)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (10 a.m.)
• Senior Music Theatre Camp presents Tarzan, The Grand Theatre (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Fourth Friday Funnies: Season Premiere, Historic Legion Theatre (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Welcome Cartersville Bicycle Service & Supply to Downtown Cartersville! The Bradley Building is the future home of Cartersville Bicycle Service and Supply. October is the anticipated date for the big move. (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• Voting is now open for Bartow County's 2022 People's Choice Awards. Voters may choose their favorite restaurant, shop and attraction in Bartow County. (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• The United Way of Bartow County is still looking for vendors to join the United Way Cardboard Boat race on August 27. If interested, please fill out the vendor form. (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)

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Now you're informed and ready to tackle this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Josee Noble

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