🌱 Patch AM: Planning your next Kennesaw Mountain hike? Here’s what to know first

Hi Kennesaw! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning your next Kennesaw Mountain hike? Here's what to know first
• How Pine Mountain Middle is turning test gains into VIP lounge access

Also on today's calendar: Hope 4 Tomorrow: Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 22 miles of trails, three summits, one Civil War battle: Welcome to Kennesaw Mountain (wheninyourstate.com) — Kennesaw residents are just minutes from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, a 3,000-acre green space with 22 miles of trails, sweeping skyline views, and deep Civil War history. The guide explains the main hikes, wildlife, visitor center offerings, fees, parking, and current shuttle access so you can plan anything from a short family stroll to a full-day adventure close to home.
   

• Cobb County middle school launches club to reward academic growth (11alive.com) — Pine Mountain Middle School in Kennesaw has launched an "Altitude Club" that rewards students who show academic growth and score in at least the 66th percentile on Georgia Milestones. Qualifying students earn a Black Card that grants access to a VIP outdoor lounge and free gourmet popcorn, all aimed at encouraging a growth mindset rather than competition with classmates.
   

📸 Around Kennesaw

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennesaw

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Hope 4 Tomorrow: Car Show →
  Douglas Town Center, 5989 Stewart Pkwy, Douglasville
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Better Together Bash: Creating A School Where Everyone Belongs →
  RiverStone Church, 2005 Stilesboro Road Northwest, Kennesaw
• A Murder Mystery Cocktail Party →
  Turquoise Otter, 2237 Whitfield Pl, Kennesaw
  6:00 am
• Open Play: Basketball →
  Recreation Center, 2737 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
  7:00 am
• Harvest Hustle →
  Kennesaw GA
  7:30 am
• Harvest Hustle 5K →
  Kennesaw GA
  8:00 am
• *Osaghae Event →
  Legacy Park Clubhouse, Kennesaw
  9:00 am
• Dr. Iconic: Music from the 70s & 80s →
  1005 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Overture Barrett's Open House Tour →
  1490 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
Saturday October 3
• Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue Bingo Night 2026 →
  Champions Center at LakePoint Sports, 261 Stars Way, Cartersville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I wish you guys understood how much power this app is showing us as a community we have.
  Like the fact that people can get on here and literally just ask for just about anything and some people are kind enough to extend themselves. It… (Nextdoor George Busbee Pkwy NW)
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• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member 39375 in Kennesaw. Apply here.
• Circet USA posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Manager in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Acworth

• Officers stopped at Chick-fil-A for lunch. They ended up helping a stabbing victim (wsbtv.com)

Marietta

• Marietta Theatre Company and Cobb PARKS Announce Partnership for2027 Season at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (cobbcountycourier.com)
• 'My name is Felipe, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Steward Partners Adds $950M RIA Run By Former Pilot (wealthmanagement.com)

Ok Kennesaw! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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