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Hi Cartersville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Cartersville shelter pups are ready to go home this week?
  • See how Cartersville's former standouts performed on big stages this week
  • Cartersville family and friends remember the life of Bonnye Dale Sielken

Also on today's calendar: Lunch + Learn: Seasonal Severe Weather and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adoptable (Official) Georgia Dogs for October 5, 2026 (gapundit.com) — If you're looking to add a furry family member in Cartersville, several young mixed‑breed dogs are ready for adoption right now at the Etowah Valley Humane Society. Pups like Bubbles, Shock, Winston, and Pumpkin are described as energetic, affectionate companions, with details on personalities and adoption fees to help you decide who might be the best fit for your home.
   

• Athletes Beyond Bartow: Updates on local athletes across the country (bartowsportszone.com) — Cartersville sports fans can follow hometown standouts like Trevor Lawrence and numerous Cartersville High, Cass, Woodland, and Adairsville alumni as they shine in college and pro action nationwide. From NFL performances to golf, rifle, cross country, volleyball, and soccer, the roundup tracks recent stats and previews upcoming games where these Bartow County athletes will compete.
   

• Mrs. Bonnye Dale Sielken, age 64 of Cartersville (coosavalleynews.com) — Cartersville is mourning the passing of 64‑year‑old Bonnye Dale Sielken, who died at home on October 3 surrounded by family. Her obituary honors her deep faith, love for her husband, children, and grandchildren, and service through church music and cooking, while sharing details for visitation in Rome and a Saturday funeral before burial in Wetumpka, Alabama.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors,
    I realize i'm no saint and i understand community living requires a healthy dose of "live and let live," and I'm 100% positive I've been granted my… (Nextdoor Cassville)
  • Hi I'm looking for any positions for a nanny.
    No pets please. I am a college student looking for a side job ! (Nextdoor Cassville)
  • Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Day Stocker in Cartersville. Apply here.
  • Shaw Industries Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Interior Designer, Commercial Design in Cartersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cartersville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Acworth

  • Acworth officers honored for saving mother stabbed at Chick-fil-A (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Recruiting Spotlight: One of the Top 2028 Catchers in the Country, Armor Elite's Brooklyn Evans Takes the 'Gator Chomp' (Oct. 4, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com)
  • Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County's Cities and Their History (cobbcountycourier.com)

Kennesaw

  • Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Job ID:26034993 - Credit Assistance Specialist - Kennesaw, Georgia (bankofamerica.com)

Ok Cartersville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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