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Morning Kennesaw! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Kennesaw's new public safety headquarters means for your neighborhood.
  • Looking for a white-collar job close to home in Kennesaw?
  • How much did Kennesaw State climb in the new college rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Metro Atlanta city opens new public safety building (wsbtv.com) — Kennesaw has just opened a new 25,000-square-foot public safety facility on Moon Station Road, bringing the entire police department under one roof. Funded by SPLOST, the building adds a real-time crime center, community room, K-9 area, training spaces, and more. City leaders say it's a major investment in long-term safety and modern policing for residents.
   

2. Bank of America Credit Assistance Specialist Job in Kennesaw GA (news-usa.today) — A major employer is hiring in Kennesaw, with Bank of America seeking a Credit Assistance Specialist for its local operations. The role focuses on customer credit support and requires strong service skills and basic credit knowledge. For Kennesaw residents, it highlights ongoing white-collar job growth in Cobb County's suburban corporate corridor.
   

3. Kennesaw State rises in U.S. News rankings of top universities (cobbcountycourier.com) — Kennesaw State University has climbed significantly in the latest U.S. News rankings, now sitting higher among national universities and earning a top-in-Georgia spot for undergraduate engineering. Psychology and business programs also improved, and the school rose in social mobility measures. For Kennesaw families, it underscores growing academic strength and value close to home.
   

4. How much do you know about KSU's engineering programs? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Kennesaw residents can test their knowledge of Kennesaw State University's engineering programs with a new Cobb County Courier quiz that dives into degrees, history, and growth of the college. The interactive feature encourages you to look up answers, learn about local higher education, and subscribe for daily quizzes and top Cobb headlines delivered by email.
   

5. Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State Prediction 9/26/2026 Today's College Football Picks (pickdawgz.com) — Kennesaw State fans can look ahead to Saturday's road matchup against Arkansas State, with analysts breaking down recent performances and betting angles. The Owls enter after a tough loss to Tennessee but earlier posted a dominant win over West Georgia. The preview weighs offensive struggles, defensive stats, and trends to suggest how competitive KSU might be in Jonesboro.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On Tuesday afternoon at the Kroger on Jiles Rd a very kind lady help me unload my groceries from the handicap cart, then she packed my groceries and reloaded them back into the cart, then left.
    I went to my vehicle, and there she was to help again. She loaded my items into my car. She actually waited to help me. Of course I thanked her… (Nextdoor Ivey Park)
  • Hello everyone, I'm in desperate need for re-homing of my family member's dog.
    I have no experience with dogs or any type of pets. My family member's living situation is not the best right now and they can no longer keep the dog… (Nextdoor Cherokee)
  • Staff Financial Group posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Kennesaw. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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