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Also on today's calendar: Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening and 9 more events.
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1. Passengers jump in to rescue bus driver from violent attack (wsbtv.com subscription) — Kennesaw State students riding a Cobb Linc bus helped stop a violent attack on their driver at a campus bus stop, pulling the suspect away as he allegedly strangled the operator. The incident has shaken regular riders and raised fresh concerns about safety on and around the KSU campus transit system.
2. Events and Happenings: The Week of Aug. 17 (ledger-enquirer.com) — Kennesaw residents have several chances this week to get involved close to home, from nature programs and writer meetups at West Cobb Regional Library to a community art workshop at The Art Station – Big Shanty. The roundup also highlights nearby Cobb County events in Marietta, Powder Springs, Vinings, and Roswell, covering everything from CPR training and composting to teen art, hikes, and family celebrations.
3. Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Named Kennesaw State Starter (bvmsports.com) — Kennesaw State football fans will see new starting quarterback Rickie Collins under center when the Owls open their season against West Georgia on September 3. The former LSU and Syracuse signal-caller steps into a program coming off a 10-4, Conference USA title run, raising expectations for another strong year in Kennesaw.
4. How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you live in Kennesaw or elsewhere in Cobb, this nonprofit quiz is a quick way to learn who's helping your neighbors with food, housing, books, and financial stability. One question even spotlights the area around Kennesaw State University, while others introduce major countywide charities and what they actually do.
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