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Be sure to catch From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance on the Acworth Patch calendar

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Acworth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance at Grand Theatre
  • 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity
  • Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

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    Thursday August 20
  • Basketball 4-1's
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    6:30 am
  • SOFTBALL @ CARROLLTON (JV/V)
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:00 pm
  • Volleyball v Pope
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Blame It on The Heat: After Dark (Male Revue) - Kennesaw, GA โ†’
    Sidelines Sports Grille, 840 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
    8:00 pm
  • Saturday August 22
  • Infantry Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
  • Kennesaw Concert Series โ†’
    Kennesaw Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw
    7:00 pm
  • Sunday August 23
  • Artillery Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
  • Monday August 24
  • Volleyball @ Walker/N.Cobb
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Softball @ Dunwoody
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • SOFTBALL v HILLGROVE (JV/V)
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey y'all my kitty got out.
    His name is Bandit, his solid black and very friendly. Excuse the mess on the picture it's the first one I could find. Please call me or text me ifโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Grove Park)
  • Making another try at finding Pablo - Lost from Thornwood Subdivision in May.
    Neutered but not chipped. Inside-only cat who was spooked by some workmen and fled into the woods. I've tried all the traditional methods and nonโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Thornwood)
  • HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Evening Custodian (3015) in Acworth. Apply here.
  • Papa John's International posted a job opening for Team Member Production in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Kennesaw

  • Landmark Breaks Ground on off-campus Kennesaw Student Housing, contributes 10K to Cobb Collaborative (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • FIN FIT "Fearless Fundraising your Small Business" (macon.com)
  • Metro Atlanta residents find ways to handle triple-digit heat index (wsbradio.com)

Woodstock

  • FlexFest: A family-friendly wellness festival on the Woodstock Arts Green this Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
  • Magnetize ME Relocates to Adair Park Development, Expanding SEO Services in Woodstock (usatoday.com)

Marietta

  • Suspect In Burglary Of Late NASCAR Driver's Home Arrested In GA (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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