🌱 Patch AM: How vandalized Flock cameras in Kennesaw led police to a suspect

Good day Kennesaw! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How vandalized Flock cameras in Kennesaw led police to a suspect
• Are your Kennesaw yard trees really as healthy as they look?

Also on today's calendar: Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue Bingo Night 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kennesaw man charged with destroying Flock cameras in Cobb County (fox5atlanta.com) — A 20-year-old Kennesaw resident has been charged after police say he admitted to destroying Flock license-plate cameras in Kennesaw, Cobb County, and nearby Acworth, including one at Big Shanty Park. Officers tracked him using images captured by the very cameras he's accused of smashing, while park visitors shared mixed views on the controversial surveillance system but agreed vandalism isn't the answer.
   

• Actionable Tips For Maintaining Healthy Trees At Home (champagneliving.net) — Homeowners in Kennesaw can keep their yard trees healthy and storm-ready with simple routines like deep watering, proper mulching, careful pruning, and protecting trunks from lawn equipment. The guide also stresses checking soil health, watching for early disease signs, and adjusting care with the seasons so trees stay strong and add long-term property value.
   

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Thursday October 1
• Kennesaw State University Women's Soccer vs New Mexico State - FLIGHT Game →
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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Club: Writers & Warlocks →
  Lawrence V. Johnson Library, Kennesaw
  6:00 pm
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  Legacy Park Clubhouse, Kennesaw
  6:30 pm
• Choral Festival Performance: KSU University Choirs →
  Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw
  7:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Oktoberfest at Horned Owl Brewing →
  Horned Owl Brewing, 2765 South Main Street, Kennesaw
• First Friday Concert Series →
  Main Street Plaza, 2820 S Main Street, Kennesaw
• Oktoberfest at Horned Owl Brewing! →
  Kennesaw GA
  6:00 pm
• Stephanie Berlanga at Oktoberfest at Horned Owl Brewing! →
  Horned Owl Brewing, Kennesaw
  6:00 pm
• First Friday Concert Series: Groove Daddies →
  Downtown Kennesaw, Kennesaw
  7:00 pm
• Chopped: Oysters & Asian Eats →
  Chopped: Oysters & Asian Eats, 3060 Cobb Pkwy NW #101, Kennesaw
  7:00 pm
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

• Hi neighbors!
  I found this cat near Franklin Rd in marietta, does it belong to anyone or look recognizable to anyone? Was not found with a collar, that's one that… (Nextdoor Falcon Hills)
• We needed some work on the trees around our home and reached out to Silverback Tree Experts and honestly couldn't be happier with our experience with them.
  I reached out about getting some tree work done, and they were able to come out that same day to give us a quote. The price was very reasonable, and… (Nextdoor Heritage Club)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Kennesaw. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Acworth

• Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America (cobbcountycourier.com)
• How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax as prices continue to soar (wabe.org)

Marietta

• Firestone Partners and Matterhorn Venture Partners Acquire Marietta Industrial Property (citybiz.co)

Smyrna

• Update In Death Of Woman Dismembered In Smyrna Released (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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