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  • Ready for Acworth's big free Halloween JamBOOree at Logan Farm Park?
  • Where to find one of Atlanta's cheapest gas prices in Acworth
  • What deputies say they found inside an Acworth home on Valley Farm Lane

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1. Acworth's annual Halloween JamBOOree and trunk-or-treat event is happening on Oct. 24th (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Families in Acworth can mark their calendars for the free Halloween JamBOOree and trunk-or-treat at Logan Farm Park on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. Expect games, rides, food, music, and a big costume contest with multiple age-group categories and trophies. The event is set on the field by the playground, with registration for the contest starting at 4:30 p.m.
   

2. Cheapest gas stations in Atlanta (fultonneighbor.com) — Drivers in Acworth can currently find one of metro Atlanta's lowest gas prices at the Murphy USA on Cobb Parkway NW, listed at $3.43 for regular. The roundup compares that deal with similarly low prices at stations in Kennesaw, Buford, Stockbridge, Morrow, Locust Grove, Marietta, and Conyers, helping you decide where to fill up next.
   

3. Investigation into suspected cocaine trafficking from Acworth home leads to 4 arrests (11alive.com) — Law enforcement recently shut down a suspected cocaine trafficking operation tied to a home in Acworth, leading to four arrests after a traffic stop and search warrant on Valley Farm Lane. Deputies say they seized cocaine, MDMA, marijuana products, prescription pills, and a pill press used for counterfeit tablets. All four suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues.
   

4. Cobb Chamber honors 2026 public safety award recipients (cobbcountycourier.com) — An Acworth police officer, Michael Payne, has been honored with the Cobb Chamber's Leadership & Excellence Award for nearly five decades of service, including his training work and efforts to recognize a fallen Acworth officer. The luncheon also spotlighted lifesaving EMS work, a major cybercrime investigation, community outreach in Austell, and a dramatic child rescue by Marietta firefighters. These recognitions kick off Cobb's Public Safety Appreciation Week.
   

5. Marketing Adjunct Instructor (georgia.gov) — Chattahoochee Technical College is hiring a part-time Marketing Adjunct Instructor, with classes taught across multiple campuses and online and an anticipated start date in November 2026. Applicants need at least a master's-level marketing background or MBA with marketing focus, plus strong communication skills. Local residents can note that one of the college's key contacts for accessibility is based at the Ross Road campus in Acworth.
   

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  • Check out this Raccoon meeting!
    lol wonder what the little guys were up to? Imagine it was a hell of a night! (Nextdoor Shaw Lake)
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  • Peachtree Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Courtyard Kennesaw in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

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