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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • From Spirituals to Freedom: A Musical Performance at Grand Theatre
  • 5th Annual Pickleball For Charity
  • Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Basketball 4-1's
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    6:30 am
  • SOFTBALL @ CARROLLTON (JV/V)
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:00 pm
  • Volleyball v Pope
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Blame It on The Heat: After Dark (Male Revue) - Kennesaw, GA →
    Sidelines Sports Grille, 840 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Infantry Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
  • Kennesaw Concert Series →
    Kennesaw Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Artillery Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Volleyball @ Walker/N.Cobb
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Softball @ Dunwoody
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • SOFTBALL v HILLGROVE (JV/V)
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey y'all my kitty got out.
    His name is Bandit, his solid black and very friendly. Excuse the mess on the picture it's the first one I could find. Please call me or text me if… (Nextdoor Grove Park)
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    Neutered but not chipped. Inside-only cat who was spooked by some workmen and fled into the woods. I've tried all the traditional methods and non… (Nextdoor Thornwood)
  • HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Evening Custodian (3015) in Acworth. Apply here.
  • Papa John's International posted a job opening for Team Member Production in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

  • Landmark Breaks Ground on off-campus Kennesaw Student Housing, contributes 10K to Cobb Collaborative (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • FIN FIT "Fearless Fundraising your Small Business" (macon.com)
  • Metro Atlanta residents find ways to handle triple-digit heat index (wsbradio.com)

Woodstock

  • FlexFest: A family-friendly wellness festival on the Woodstock Arts Green this Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
  • Magnetize ME Relocates to Adair Park Development, Expanding SEO Services in Woodstock (usatoday.com)

Marietta

  • Suspect In Burglary Of Late NASCAR Driver's Home Arrested In GA (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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