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🌱 Patch AM: Kennesaw State hosts Georgia State this week—are you going?

Make time for Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw on the Kennesaw Patch calendar

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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:

  • Kennesaw State hosts Georgia State this week—are you going?
  • What will a 656-bed project mean for housing near KSU?
  • How did Kennesaw State volleyball dominate its home-opening weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw and 9 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 warm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia upcoming events Sep 07 (lemonwire.com) — Kennesaw sports fans have a home game to look forward to this week, as Kennesaw State hosts Georgia State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on September 12. The statewide roundup also highlights concerts, theater, festivals, and family events across Georgia between September 7 and 13, giving locals plenty of options for planning outings.
   

• Student housing investors bet on fewer universities (costar.com) — A major new student housing complex, The Standard at Kennesaw, is being developed less than a mile from Kennesaw State University, adding 656 beds by the 2028-29 academic year. Developers say record KSU enrollment and limited recent construction have created a housing imbalance, meaning more apartments and amenities are on the way for students and nearby residents.
   

• Volleyball completes opening weekend with 3-0 sweep of Alabama A&M (theksusentinel.com) — Kennesaw State volleyball fans can celebrate a strong home-opening weekend, as the Owls swept Alabama A&M to improve to 5-1 and showcase several standout young players. The team's momentum now carries into the South Alabama Invitational, giving Kennesaw supporters plenty to watch as this promising season unfolds.
   

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  • Just an FYI - Yes, a 62-year-old homeowner in Cobb County, Georgia can apply for a 100% school tax exemption for their primary residence, which functions as a major tax relief rather than a strict assessment freeze.
    [1] Exemption Details Age Requirement: Must be 62 years of age on or before January 1 of the current tax year. [1] Income Limit: There is no income… (Nextdoor George Busbee Pkwy NW)
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    It's gray and white and has a purple collar with an airtag. While trying to find identification, it bit my partner and scratched me, so I'd love the… (Nextdoor Due West Rd)
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  • Peachtree Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Courtyard Kennesaw in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Acworth Chick-fil-A stabbing: Mother talks about parking lot attack (fox5atlanta.com)
  • 8 BUI arrests reported in Georgia over Labor Day weekend (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Tennessee baseball gets first class of 2028 commitment from catcher Logan Arnett (knoxnews.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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