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🌱 Patch AM: Police seek witnesses after serious Hickory Grove Road crash in Kennesaw area

Also, don't miss Hope 4 Tomorrow: Car Show on the Kennesaw Patch calendar

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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:

  • Police seek witnesses after serious Hickory Grove Road crash in Kennesaw area

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kennesaw Area Crash on Hickory Grove Road Leaves Driver Seriously Injured (cobbcountycourier.com) — A serious crash on Hickory Grove Road at Insdale Road in the Kennesaw area sent a Ford F-150 driver to the hospital and left several others with minor or untreated injuries. Cobb County police are still investigating and asking anyone with information about how the eastbound truck crossed into oncoming traffic to call their STEP Unit at 770-499-3987.
   

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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