🌱 Man Jailed For Murder + Rain Cancels Plans + Savoy Recognized

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Cartersville Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town. Today's briefing includes news about...

• Rome man jailed for 2008 murder in Bartow County.
• Bridge closure cancelled due to rain.
• Savoy Automobile Museum recognized.

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But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 64 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. A 43-year-old Rome man has been arrested for a 2008 murder in Bartow County. Lance Jay Banister was killed at Pine Log Methodist Church in March 2008. Banister's body was found close to the Talking Rock Bridge near State Route 136 in Carters Lake in Murray County near the Gordon County line. How the accused was identified as a suspect is not known. (wbhfradio.org)
2. The planned closure of the Cassville White Road bridge over I-75 has been postponed. The forecasted weather for this weekend has delayed the construction closure. There has not been a new closure date announced. (WBHF via Facebook)
3. The Savoy Automobile Museum has recently been recognized as one of the "South's Extraordinary Museums" in the latest issue of Southern Living magazine. Come see for yourself why it's one of the best. (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Drew Ashworth Live - The Local Bar & Grill (9:00 PM)
• Them Mixon Boys - Sixes Tavern (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Bartow County Library on the Go visited residents of local assisted living centers on this beautiful spring day! Give us a call to schedule a visit to your facility or organization. 770-382-4203" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "The new Storywalk is up at Dellinger Park! Our spring book is "Moth & Butterfly - Ta-Da!" by Dev Petty and illustrated by Ana Aranda!" (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "Have you read any of these titles this year? We would love to hear your opinion on them in the comments below! Make sure to check out these and other new titles in our new book section." (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• Cartersville Area Adoptable Pets: Bailey, Kitty, Billy & More (Cartersville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Josee Noble

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