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Also on today's calendar: Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Downtown Kennesaw's Main Street is lined with creative scarecrows from local families, businesses, schools and community groups now through Nov. 1, offering an easy fall outing close to home. The guide also highlights similar scarecrow displays in nearby North Georgia towns, so you can turn a quick Kennesaw stroll into a full day of seasonal exploring.
• Kennesaw State Researcher Earns Prestigious NSF CAREER Award (newswise.com) — A Kennesaw State University software engineering professor has earned a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to develop an AI assistant that helps STEM educators make better, data-informed teaching decisions. The five-year project, involving KSU students, will explore responsible classroom use of AI while keeping human judgment central, potentially shaping how local and national educators adapt to an AI-driven workforce.
• What to know: Gamecocks head to Kennesaw State in second week of CUSA play (jsuchanticleer.com) — Kennesaw will host Jacksonville State this Wednesday as the Owls look to build on last season's surprise CUSA title, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. in town. The preview highlights Kennesaw State's dual‑threat quarterback, key offensive weapons, and how Jax State's recent injuries at linebacker could shape the matchup for local fans.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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