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Cedartown, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Cedartown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Cedartown license plate cameras at center of ongoing criminal investigation
- How a Cedartown standout is climbing Kentuckyās defensive depth chart
Also on today's calendar: Drop In And Paint and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
- Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ex-Georgia drug task force agent charged with misusing license plate reader database (wsbtv.com) ā Cedartown residents should know that a former Polk County officer from Cedartown faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly misusing the Cedartown Police Departmentās Flock license plate camera system for personal reasons. State investigators say she accessed the database multiple times, and the ongoing case will go to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit district attorney. 
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ā¢ Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 28 Demarcus Gardner (usatoday.com) ā A Cedartown native is making his mark on Kentuckyās football roster as defensive back Demarcus Gardner, a former four-star recruit who redshirted last season. Coaches expect him to contribute as a key backup this year and potentially grow into a future starter. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Rockmart Yellowjackets vs Central ā
Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Other local events
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Lady Jackets Varsity vs Rome (Region)
Rockmart Middle School Away
5:00 pm -
RMS Volleyball vs Calhoun
Rockmart Middle School Calhoun
5:00 pm -
Lady Jackets Varsity vs Cartersville (Region)
Rockmart Middle School Away
4:30 pm -
RMS Volleyball vs Cartersville
Rockmart Middle School Rockmart
5:00 pm -
RMS Football vs Calhoun
Rockmart Middle School Home
5:00 pm -
Lady Jackets JV vs Cartersville
Rockmart Middle School Away
6:00 pm -
Drop In And Paint ā
Sipping W/A Swirl of Paint, 404 S Main St, Cedartown
11:00 am
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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š Events Nearby
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Armuchee Indians vs Trion Bulldogs ā
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
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Armuchee Indians vs Lafayette, The Kings Academy ā
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm -
Amputee Support Group ā
Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Rome, 304 Shorter Ave NW #101, Rome
12:00 pm -
Armuchee Indians vs Coosa Eagles ā
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
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- A workshop to learn the latest about Operation Christmas Child, get inspired, enjoy snacks, and win door prizes.
Please join us on August 15 in Taylorsville, GA or on September 26 in Lafayette. Bring people with you. (Nextdoor Cedartown)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Cedartown. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Cedartown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedartown here.
š Nearby News
Rockmart
- Mrs. Annette Maxwell, age 90, of Rockmart (coosavalleynews.com)
- Steve Swan, age 60, of Rockmart (coosavalleynews.com)
- Celebrate Christmas with John Berry at the Rockmart Theatre (wgaaradio.com)
Rome
- Jim (James Holland) Keaten 86 of Rome, (coosavalleynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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