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Austell, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Austell! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can you ace the Cobb cities quiz featuring Austell?
- Austell resident faces felony fraud charges after arrest in Missouri.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com) — Test how well you really know Austell and its neighboring cities in Cobb County with this short multiple-choice quiz. Questions touch on which towns are incorporated, which is the county seat, and how new cities like Mableton fit into the local map. It’s a quick way to brush up on local civics and history. 
• Georgia Resident Arrested in Relation to Fraud by Carter County Sheriff's Office (ozarkradionews.com) — Law enforcement in Missouri have arrested Kevin Crawford, identified as being from Austell after a local business reported suspected credit card fraud. Deputies say he used a fraudulent card and ID to obtain merchandise and faces multiple felony charges. The case highlights how scams tied to the dark web can involve residents far from home.
📸 Around Austell
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Upcoming Events in
Austell
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★ Featured events ★
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The 90s Talk Show Live →
Phenomenal Seafood Restaurant & Bar, 2495 East-West Connector Ste 10, Austell
7:00 pm
Tuesday July 7
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Other local events
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Meeting with Bernadette & Vo
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
12:00 pm -
Directors meeting
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
9:00 am -
Tax Digest – Public Hearing
Powder Springs Elementary School Powder Springs, GA 30127
6:05 pm -
Winshape CFA lunch box drop off - Jennifer Morgan / 770-653-7543 →
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
2:00 pm -
Speedway Childrens Charities grant event
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
5:00 pm -
Eileen vacation
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Chairman's Circle Reception & July Marquee Monday
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
10:30 am
Monday July 6
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Monday July 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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4th of July Celebration →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4485 Pineview Street, Powder Springs
6:00 pm -
2026 - 4th of July Celebration →
Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs
7:00 pm -
Meeting with Bernadette & Vo
Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
12:00 pm -
Luau Brunch →
Powder Springs Calendar Powder Springs, GA 30127
10:00 am
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey Neighbors,
I am a pastor, looking for a building or a space for church services. Can anyone help me with a location ? Thank You, God Bless you. (Nextdoor Floyd Road) - Anyone know of any affordable vets ?
I’m in the Hiram area but don’t mind driving (Nextdoor Walton Reserve)
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Austell. Apply here.
- Staples posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Control Full Time 2nd Shift in Lithia Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Powder Springs
- Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5 (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Motorcyclist Killed In Cobb Crash ID'ed (patch.com)
- U.S. girls advance to team final, will bowl for gold at 2026 IBF World Youth Championships (bowl.com)
Mableton
- 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cobb crash (wsbtv.com)
- The Home Depot Foundation awards $235K to Habitat of NW Metro Atlanta (macon.com)
- Matthew 'Matt' Harrison McCoy (goldsborodailynews.com)
Ok Austell! 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: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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