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🌱 Patch AM: Test your knowledge of Cobb libraries serving Acworth and nearby communities
Coming up on the Acworth Patch calendar: Parade (Touring)
Hey there, Acworth! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Test your knowledge of Cobb libraries serving Acworth and nearby communities
Also on today's calendar: Allatoona Quilt Guild and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How much do you know about Cobb County Public Library (Part 3)? take the quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County's library quiz highlights how branches like North Cobb Regional now serve residents after consolidating the former Acworth and Kennesaw libraries. You'll test your knowledge of local branches, services like passport applications, and special history resources while learning more about how the county system supports everyday life. 
📸 Around Acworth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Acworth
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Parade (Touring) →
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N Park Square, Marietta
3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Allatoona Quilt Guild →
Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St, Acworth
10:00 am - Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
10:00 am - U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class →
Acworth Police Department, 4440 Acworth Industrial Dr NW, Acworth
9:00 am - Acworth Farmers Market →
Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
📣 Acworth Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cheatham Hill Battlefield Tour
Kennesaw Mountain National Park Program meets at the Illinois Monument parking lot.
11:00 am - Basketball 4-1's
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 am - Volleyball v Pebblebrook/Marietta
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
4:00 pm - Basketball 3v3 League @ LMMS
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:00 pm - SOFTBALL @ WOODSTOCK
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 pm - VOLLEYBALL v PEBBLEBROOK/CAMPBELL (JR HOYA NIGHT)
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
4:00 pm - SOFTBALL v N.ATLANTA
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Acworth PatchAM possible:
- Pro Home Solutions, LLC — (770) 878-2664
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
- Buffalo Luke's — (470) 872-3452
- Governor's Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Buddy, a dog who went missing in Kennesaw, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 41 minutes. Message from Owner: "Buddy has been… (Nextdoor Brookstone I-Benbrooke) - UPDATE - The Kittens will be going to an in-home Rescue managed by Kayla Bolien.
Thank you for all your comments and help. ======================== After the 100's to possibly 1000's of Animals I have Rescued, Found, Have Found… (Nextdoor Red Top Mountain South)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner- Drive Our Car, Not Yours in Acworth. Apply here.
- Employ Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kennesaw
- Auburn's offense erupts in 4-0 win over Kennesaw State (eagleeyeauburn.com)
- Cobb Chamber Names KSU President Kathy Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman (metroatlantaceo.com)
- Bahama Breeze is vanishing: only 11 spots left (rollingout.com)
Woodstock
- Priscilla Shirer and Lifeway celebrate 20 years of ministry partnership • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org)
- Georgia homeowners say HOA developer signed with himself, locking in control until 2040 (thecooldown.com)
Marietta
- New Execution Date Set For Convicted GA Killer Of 2 (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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