🌱 Praise For Program + Former Deputy Denied Bond + Bridge Closure

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Cartersville today. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Mental Health Court program participant speaks up for new program
• Former BCSO deputy denied bond
• GDOT to close Cassville White Road Bridge this weekend

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Participant of the new mental health court program Janet Norris is singing its praises. "This program is saving my life," she said. The 18-month program includes curfews, random drug testing and a lot of support. The program also has aftercare requirements such as continuing mental health treatment. "It's saving people's lives, it's changing people's lives," Norris said. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
2. A former Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy has been jailed since Feb. 4. on one felony count of aggravated stalking. Cherokee Judicial Circuit Judge Jeffrey A. Watkins denied bond on Feb. 13, stating "I think the defendant is a risk to re-offend." The defendant's spouse is the "named victim in three open cases involving the defendant." (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. The Cassville White Road Bridge over I-75 will be closed this weekend for construction. The bridge closure will last from Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 a.m. "Drivers will still be able to enter and exit the interstate, but not cross over the bridge during the closure times." (Local 3 News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Unloading Truck - Red Door Food Pantry (11:00 AM)
• Big Rich and Friends Comedy Show! - Olive Tree & Vine (7:00 PM)
• Rick Stone - Sixes Tavern (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cartersville Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Rome (Coosa Valley News)
• Free tree seedling giveaway on Arbor Day, Feb. 17. "Arbor Day is February 17!! We will have White Flowering Dogwoods and Redbud tree seedlings available at 6 locations around Bartow County!" (Keep Bartow Beautiful via Facebook)
• 5 Open Houses For You In And Around The Cartersville Area (Cartersville Patch)

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