🌱 Thompson Sworn In + I-75 Shutdown Update + Dial Re-Elected

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Cartersville Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• The new labor commissioner has been sworn in.
• Update on Wednesday's I-75 shutdown
• Cartersville school board president has been re-elected.

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy, cooler; a p.m. flurry. High: 44 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Cartersville today:

1. Cartersville area resident Bruce Thompson was sworn in as the tenth commissioner of labor for the state of Georgia. Commissioner Thompson previously represented Georgia's 14th district in the State Senate before running for the office of labor commissioner. (Georgia Department of Labor)
2. Back in October, two Atlanta residents were arrested for entering auto crimes at Sam Smith Park and the Pine Mountain Trail System. Weeks later, reports were still being received of autos being broken into at the same parks. Investigators determined that an associate of the original perpetrators was the individual responsible for the continued break-ins. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, investigators received a report of an auto being broken into at Sam Smith Park. Investigators located the perpetrators' vehicle and attempted a stop, but the vehicle eluded officers at a high rate of speed onto I-75. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle crashed into the median wall, which was the cause of the I-75 shutdown on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Two Atlanta women were taken into custody and charged with numerous entering auto, fraud and traffic related charges. (The Cartersville Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Cartersville City Schools Board of Education's first meeting of 2023 saw school board president Kelley Dial re-elected to her position. Dial is the chief assistant public defender of the Office of the Public Defender for the Cherokee Judicial Circuit and has served on the school board since 2000. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Live Music with Mark Miller - JZ's Taste of Georgia (7:00 PM)
• Crazy Heart - Tom's Place (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "2023 State Park Golfers time to register for your event! Dates: February 25 - April 15, 2023 Event Type: 4-person scramble Cost: $500 Per Team Coming this spring, the 3rd annual State Park Golf Cup is back with more giveaways, an enhanced championship event, and incredible course conditions. Details & Registration: gastateparks.org/golfcup" (Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via Facebook)
• "The January Century Bank of Georgia Business After Hours event hosted by Authentix Cartersville is fast approaching! Join us as we have a fun night with networking, great giveaways, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!" (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• "Come browse the highest quality firearms at the Cartersville Gun Show at the Clarence Brown Conference Center, January 14." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Georgia History Festival's Statewide Celebration 'Super Museum Sunday' February 5, Free Admission (All On Georgia)
• "Mark your calendars: Pre-K registration is right around the corner! Details below!" (Bartow Schools via Twitter)
• Latest Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption At Cartersville Area Shelters (Cartersville Patch)

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