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Morning Acworth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How well do you really know Acworth's place in Cobb history?
  • How an Acworth catcher became a top national softball recruit

Also on today's calendar: General Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County's Cities and Their History (cobbcountycourier.com) — Acworth gets the spotlight in this Cobb County history quiz, which tests how well you know the city's origins, its railroad roots, and its place among the county's seven municipalities. It's a quick, fun way to brush up on local trivia and deepen your understanding of the community you call home.
   

• Recruiting Spotlight: One of the Top 2028 Catchers in the Country, Armor Elite's Brooklyn Evans Takes the 'Gator Chomp' (Oct. 4, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com) — A standout young softball catcher from Acworth has already committed to play for the University of Florida, earning top national rankings and multiple all-state honors. She talks about her travel team, high school career, recruiting journey, and even her off-field interests, giving local families a look at what it takes to reach elite levels from right here in town.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Garage/Estate Sale
    Friday Oct 9-10  8:30am-5pm.  Cleaning out 2 generations of things.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Stella, a dog who went missing in Acworth, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our 9-year… (Nextdoor Brookstone I-Benbrooke)
  • There is a dog in the Hartwood Dr neighborhood, looks big like a cane corso very cute, I tried to call it over and he/she ran away.
    If anyone is missing this big baby, Im worried for this puppy. The dog is gray, floppy ears, large sized. There is no collar but shiny. Find this… (Nextdoor Bells Ferry Rd)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Evening Team Member in Acworth. Apply here.
  • City Of Acworth, Georgia posted a job opening for Scorekeeper (Seasonal Positions) in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

  • Job ID:26034993 - Credit Assistance Specialist - Kennesaw, Georgia (bankofamerica.com)
  • Tennessee Moves Back Into the Top 15 Before Road Trip to Arkansas This Weekend (rockytopinsider.com)
  • Heart Valve Prostheses Market Forecast to 2035: TAVR Expansion and Aging Population Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

Woodstock

  • Volunteers with a local nonprofit spend time cleaning up Woodstock Parkway in Cherokee County (11alive.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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