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🌱 Patch AM: How an Acworth officer’s quick action saved a stabbing victim’s life
Happening soon: Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw on the Acworth Patch calendar
Hi there, Acworth! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How an Acworth officer's quick action saved a stabbing victim's life
- How many Labor Day BUI arrests hit the Acworth lake region?
Also on today's calendar: Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milwaukee woman stabbed by daughter; shares warning for other parents (fox6now.com) — A Milwaukee mother was stabbed 12 times by her adult daughter in an Acworth Chick-fil-A parking lot, where an Acworth police officer's quick use of a tourniquet helped save her life. The victim, treated at Wellstar Kennestone, has since regained custody of her young son while her daughter faces aggravated assault and child cruelty charges in Georgia. 
• 8 BUI arrests reported in Georgia over Labor Day weekend (fox5atlanta.com) — Boaters from the Acworth region saw two boating under the influence arrests during the first two days of Labor Day weekend, part of eight BUI arrests statewide. Lake Allatoona, near Acworth, accounted for two of those arrests, while Lake Lanier saw five arrests and two non‑injury incidents as game wardens stepped up patrols.
📸 Around Acworth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Acworth
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★ Featured events ★
- Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw →
Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA,
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Beginner Mahjong Class →
Home & Seasons, 3335 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth
7:30 pm - Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority Meeting →
Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth
4:30 pm - Italian Cookie Decorating Class with Camp Cookie Co and Pellegrino Sauces! →
TRG Vino Market, 4823 South Main Street, Acworth - Acworth Farmers Market →
Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth
8:00 am - TCA Terminus Chapter Meet →
VFW Post 5408, 4764 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth
8:00 am - U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class →
Acworth Police Department, 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr NW, Acworth
9:00 am - Threads of Freedom Parade →
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10:00 am - Treasure Trolley VI →
Home & Seasons, 3335 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth
10:15 am - Mother-Son Campout →
Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth
12:00 pm - Karaoke Party at The Black Box →
Rena Henton Theatre at Acworth Roberts School, 4681 School Street, Acworth
8:00 pm - Volunteer Workday →
Acworth Community Garden, 4757 School Street, Acworth
8:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
📣 Acworth Shout Outs!
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- Buffalo Luke's — (470) 872-3452
- Pro Home Solutions, LLC — (770) 878-2664
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
- Governors Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any recommendations for a possible pipe leak out by our water meter?
Plumber that can scope it to find the leak? Someone good but who won't break the bank? Thanks neighbors! (Nextdoor Lake Park) - Super fast response.
Did what they said , when they said and at a reasonable fee. Great service. (Nextdoor Red Top Mountain South)
- Employ Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk in Kennesaw. Apply here.
- Aspen Dental Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Calhoun during Monday drawing (fox5atlanta.com)
- Wolves volleyball falls to KSU, Ga. State (times-georgian.com)
- Student housing investors bet on fewer universities (costar.com)
Woodstock
- Champions Elite 80 Fall Showcase Brings Top Competition to Georgia (extrainningsoftball.com)
- Patricia Hotchkiss Ledford, 70, formerly of Wellsville (wellsvillesun.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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