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🌱 See how Austell and nearby eateries scored on food safety this week

Spotted on the Austell calendar: Flock Shop & Spa - Parrot Grooming and Shopping!

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Greetings Austell! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Austell and nearby eateries scored on food safety this week
  • Want to dance onstage at Six Flags Over Georgia?
  • How Six Flags' new Flex Pay changes visits to Austell's park

Also on today's calendar: Flock Shop & Spa - Parrot Grooming and Shopping! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 28 to September 3 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County's latest health inspections include a 99 score for Slick City on the East-West Connector in Austell and a perfect 100 for Milford Elementary on Austell Road. Scores for dozens of nearby Marietta, Mableton, Smyrna, and Cumberland restaurants are also listed, giving Austell-area residents a clear snapshot of how their regular spots are performing on food safety.
   

• Chorus / Ensemble Actor Job in Six Flags Holiday In The Park -- NYC Dancer Auditions, Female, Age 18-35 (backstage.com) — Dancers in Austell have a chance to perform at Six Flags Over Georgia's Holiday in the Park, with rehearsals and paid shows running from November through early January. The casting call seeks high-energy, technically trained performers and is limited to local talent for the Austell park, offering hourly pay starting around $16 depending on location.
   

• Six Flags Tears Up Traditional Ticket Pricing With Massive Theme Park Overhaul (disneyfanatic.com) — Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell will still host Fright Fest on select nights from September 12 through November 1, even as the company rolls out a new Flex Pay monthly option for season passes. Local visitors can budget passes over time while enjoying Halloween attractions, but should check the Austell park's website for exact haunted houses, mazes, and dates.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT - AIRBNB CLEANER NEEDED TODAY IN BROOKHAVEN
    I need an experienced and reliable cleaner to cover an Airbnb turnover TODAY in Brookhaven due to my scheduled cleaner having a family emergency. … (Nextdoor Walton Reserve)
  • I need a lawncare service to cut my grass and trim my shrubs.
    I know it's a holiday but if anyone is available today reach out thank you. (Nextdoor Dogwood Place)
  • Synovus Financial Corporation posted a job opening for Relationship Banker or Senior - Church Street in Douglasville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 39385 in Douglasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Powder Springs

  • Severe storms could disrupt Sunday plans across North Georgia (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Mableton's public safety director poised to become interim police chief (ledger-enquirer.com)
  • STRecruiting Notebook 9-7: More on USC visits from the weekend; Gamecocks and Clemson in top 12 with a top receiver target; College of Charleston lands in-state hoops commitment (sportstalksc.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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