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Hello Acworth! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did an ex-Acworth officer allegedly misuse Flock cameras?
  • How Acworth's new plan could shape parks and growth through 2030.
  • See how Acworth's La Bamba scored in this week's inspections.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Nonpartisan Candidate Meet & Greet and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Investigation reveals ongoing misuse of FLOCK system in North Georgia (fox5atlanta.com) — Acworth residents should know that a former city police officer is accused of misusing the Flock license plate reader system for non-law-enforcement purposes, both while employed in Acworth and later in Emerson. The Acworth Police Department discovered the questionable searches, requested a state investigation, and the ex-officer has now turned himself in, with prosecutors in Cobb and Bartow counties reviewing the case.
   

2. Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update (cobbcountycourier.com) — Acworth officials are advancing an update to the city's 2026–2030 Comprehensive Plan, a key step to keep collecting $500 recreation impact fees on new homes for local park and recreation projects. After a public hearing with no comments, the board moved to place the update on Thursday's consent agenda before sending it to state and regional planners for review.
   

3. Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 4 to September 10 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County's latest health inspections include a strong 97 score for La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill on Baker Road in Acworth, based on a September 10 visit. The full report also lists dozens of other recent restaurant and school cafeteria scores across the county so you can quickly check how your regular spots are doing.
   

4. The upsides and downsides of Automatic License Plate Readers (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County residents, including those in Acworth, are being reminded that Flock license plate cameras can both help solve crimes and raise serious privacy concerns. A recent case involving a former Acworth officer accused of misusing the system highlights worries about personal searches, broad data sharing, and calls for stronger safeguards and oversight on how these records are used.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Just want to take the time to recommend my landscaper to you all. He totally transformed my daughters yard this weekend. The work looks amazing but… (Nextdoor Fairway Station)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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