🌱 Patch AM: What went wrong in this Acworth restaurant’s failing health inspection?

Good morning Acworth! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What went wrong in this Acworth restaurant's failing health inspection?
• How an Acworth creator got his AI couple back online

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marbella Mexican Grill Seafood & Bar in Acworth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A recent state health inspection gave Marbella Mexican Grill Seafood & Bar on Bells Ferry Road in Acworth a failing score of 58 out of 100, citing issues from spoiled food to poor temperature control and sanitation. Inspectors ordered immediate corrections and plan a reinspection within 10 days, so Acworth diners may want to follow how quickly the restaurant addresses these violations.
   

• Earl and Ethel are back on the porch — at least some of the time (11alive.com) — An Acworth husband-and-wife team behind the AI-generated couple Earl and Ethel are rebuilding their YouTube and TikTok presence after platforms flagged their porch-sitting videos as inauthentic. To regain monetization, they've added varied scenes and visuals, increased production costs, and launched extras like a fan cookbook, all while trying to keep their Acworth-rooted creation feeling warm and personal.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Acworth

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
  Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class →
  Acworth Police Department, 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr NW, Acworth
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Parade (Touring) →
  Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N Park Square, Marietta
  3:00 pm
• Acworth Farmers Market →
  Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trevor Startt: An Old Fashioned Acworth BBQ →
  Acworth City Beach House, 4425 Beach St, Acworth
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Basketball 4-1's
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  6:30 am
• FOOTBALL @ N. PAULDING
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• SOFTBALL v ETOWAH (JV/V) TBD
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Fine Arts Tri-M Induction Breakfast
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  7:00 am
• Student Picture Day
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  8:15 am
• SOFTBALL @ N.COBB (JV/V)
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Baseball Dedication Days
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  7:30 am
• VOLLEYBALL @ McINTOSH /WESTLAKE (JV/V)
  Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There's a new cat in my yard...
  I believe this one is female, kinda shy, but very sweet. Does anyone know this kitty? Does she have a home or ??? Thank you for at least taking a… (Nextdoor Red Top Mountain South)
• Has anyone had a good experience with a siding and trim company worth recommending or to avoid?
  We're looking to replace ~ dozen hardieplanks and replace wood trim with pvc. Thanks!! (Nextdoor Bridlecreek)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Acworth. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(08874) - 2483 Cedarcrest Rd. Ste. 205 in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

• KSU student had been dead for days; roommates didn't notice (wsbtv.com)
• GROC Brings Georgia's Retail Crime Community Back to Campus for 16th Annual Conference (losspreventionmedia.com)
• Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House (metroatlantaceo.com)

Woodstock

• Woodstock Fire Department remembers firefighter as 'brother and friend' (wsbradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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