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🌱 Patch AM: Can you ace this week’s Cobb County news quiz?
Coming up: Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise on the Acworth Patch calendar
Good morning to you Acworth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can you ace this week's Cobb County news quiz?
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate with Plant Sale and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Closely Did You Follow Cobb County News This Week? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Acworth gets a nod in this week's Cobb County news quiz, where one question asks which city just opened its first off-leash dog park. The quiz recaps major county headlines from Aug. 16–22 and encourages readers to look up answers, helping you stay sharp on local government, schools, and community happenings. 
📸 Around Acworth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Acworth
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★ Featured events ★
- Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise →
Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth
3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Celebrate with Plant Sale →
Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta
12:00 pm - From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance →
Grand Theatre, 7 N Wall St, Cartersville
7:00 pm - Allatoona Quilt Guild →
Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St, Acworth
10:00 am - U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class →
Acworth Police Department, 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr NW, Acworth
9:00 am - 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
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
📣 Acworth Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Artillery Demonstrations
Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
11:00 am - Basketball 4-1's
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 am - Softball @ Dunwoody
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Walker/N.Cobb
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:30 pm - SOFTBALL v HILLGROVE (JV/V)
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Acworth PatchAM possible:
- Buffalo Luke's — (470) 872-3452
- Governor's Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
- Pro Home Solutions, LLC — (770) 878-2664
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just letting everyone know the baby is doing well!
He opened his eyes last night and is gaining weight each day. Thank you all for your kind words. I'll give more updates as he grows. (Nextdoor Wade Green/Summer Place) - Missing dog !!!
Her name is Nala , Siberian husky, red/white , 1yr 1/2 old , has a pink collar with buddyID tag. QR scan code in the back with my information. … (Nextdoor Regency Woods)
- Childcare Network - Child Development Schools, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Teacher - Georgia in Acworth. Apply here.
- Xylem, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- MY-kell Williams (backstage.com)
- Sr/Director Corporate Strategy (freseniusmedicalcare.com)
- Dragons fall in high scoring season opener (fetchyournews.com)
Woodstock
- Kenny Whitmire Signs with MCA (musicconnection.com)
Ok Acworth! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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