First Day of School Approaches
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
Weather
It's should be a nice weekend — the last before the kids start back to school. Several sunny days with small chances of thunderstorms are on tap, according to the National Weather Service.
Expect a high near 94 today with a heat index value up to 99. The low should be about 70. Storms could pop up mainly after 2 p.m.
This weekend, temperatures will be in the mid to high 90s and lows in the low 70s. A small chance of thunderstorms continues and increases through Monday.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook in effect for some time continues, warning that cloud-to-ground lightning, strong winds and heavy rain are possible.
Things You Should Know
• School starts Wednesday for both Cartersville and Bartow Schools. Get the supplies lists and open house schedules here.
• Bartow Headlines is reporting Cartersville Jewelry Exchange is moving to the shopping center near Kohls. Read the full story here.
What's on the Calendar
Have you put your events on our calendar for the community to see? See the video attached to this article for a quick tutorial.
Our events calendar contains this selection of upcoming happenings:
- Grow Your Business Week
- Pumphouse Players Present 'Tradin' Paint'
- Family Freedom Fest
- Cartersville Pop
- Ride Benefiting Christian League for Battered Women
- Bartow Give a Kid a Chance Distribution
- Mountain Music Series and Jammin' Around the Meadow
- Special Exhibit: The History of WBHF Radio
- Xfinity Science Saturdays at Tellus
See the full calendar and announcements to keep up with what's going on in town and other important information.
Headlines
Don't miss these popular headlines, in addition to our regular features:
- 'Suspicious' Behavior Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Stolen Property
- Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Porn
- More Details Released in 'Pill Mill' Case
- House Hunt: Open Houses, New Listings
- Local Unemployment Rate Ticks Up
- Women of the Moose Sponsor Ride Benefiting Women's Shelter
- GOP to Hold Family Freedom Fest
- Cartersville Little League Completes State Tournament
See other headlines from local media outlets, The Daily Tribune News here and WBHF — AM 1450 here.
In This article
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Grow Your Business Week
July 25, 2011 / July 26, 2011 / July 27, 2011 / July 28, 2011 / July 29, 2011 -
Pumphouse Players Present 'Tradin' Paint'
July 22, 2011 / July 23, 2011 / July 29, 2011 / July 30, 2011 / July 31, 2011 -
Cartersville Pop
July 30, 2011 at 8:30 pm–11:30 pmClarence Brown Conference Center (At the Bartow Amphitheater) -
Bartow Give a Kid a Chance Registration/Distribution
July 9, 2011 / July 30, 2011Cartersville Civic Center (Registration takes place at the Civic Center and two other locations — Woodland High School and Adairsville High School.)
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The Daily Tribune News
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The Grand Threatre
7 N Wall St, Cartersville, GA -
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Cartersville Jewelry Exchange
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Kohl's
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