🌱Reality Store Needs Volunteers + Leaf Watch Set + Preparedness Plan

Happy Friday, Cartersville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 84 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. The Reality Store is a "real world" simulation teaching students about career planning, money management and budgeting, and decision making. Students choose a career, receive a "paycheck," and learn to budget their pay to meet monthly and unexpected expenses. The Reality Store is being held at the Bartow County College & Career Academy and is in need of volunteers. (Bartow County College and Career Academy)
2. Georgia State Parks has launched a Peach State fall color tracker. "Leaf Watch 2022," found at GaStateParks.org/LeafWatch, is filled with tips, trails and campsites. (wbhfradio.org)
3. September is National Preparedness Month and Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services is inviting residents to participate in being prepared for disaster. Get started by preparing a Family Communications Plan for disasters. (Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• "Design Professional Social Media Graphics" - Online Workshop (10 a.m.)
• Bingo with the Senior Center - Zena Drive Senior Center (10:30 a.m.)
• Movies at the Museum "Ford vs. Ferrari" - Savoy Automobile Museum (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Cartersville Service League Rummage Sale this weekend at the Cartersville Civic Center. All Sale Proceeds Benefit the Children of Bartow County. (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce)
• Big Blocks – Hoods Up! Weekend: An exhibition of American muscle cars with "big-block" engines housed under the hood. (savoymuseum.org)
• Cartersville: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Area Shelters (Cartersville Patch)
• Five New Homes For Sale In The Cartersville Area (Cartersville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Josee Noble

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