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You won't want to miss Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening on the Kennesaw Patch calendar

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Good morning Kennesaw! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where in Kennesaw you can finally recycle those dead batteries
  • Which Cobb County events should Kennesaw families hit this weekend?
  • How high can KSU volleyball climb after a third-place preseason pick?

Also on today's calendar: Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Keep Cobb Beautiful launches alkaline battery recycling program at seven library branches (blogspot.com) — Kennesaw residents can now drop off used alkaline batteries for free recycling at North Cobb Regional and West Cobb Regional libraries, part of a new countywide program. Keep Cobb Beautiful and Cobb County Public Library partnered with TerraCycle to place collection buckets behind service desks, helping keep hazardous batteries out of landfills and reducing fire risks in household trash.
   

2. Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 21 to Sunday, August 23 (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you're in or near Kennesaw this weekend, you've got plenty to do, including a free Rumours ATL Fleetwood Mac tribute concert at Depot Park on Saturday night. The roundup also highlights farmers markets, festivals, art events, and family‑friendly activities across Cobb County from Friday through Sunday, with links to confirm details before you go.
   

3. Owls Picked Tied for Third, Burrage Named Preseason All-CUSA (ksuowls.com) — Kennesaw State volleyball is gearing up for the 2026 season with a preseason prediction to finish tied for third in Conference USA and senior middle blocker Olivia Burrage named to the preseason all-conference team. The Owls return a strong core, open at a tournament in North Carolina, and host their home opener Sept. 4, while KSU Athletics promotes its new Champions Fund to support student‑athletes.
   

4. InternViews: Dyllon Glaze (uga.edu) — A University of Georgia student from Kennesaw, Dyllon Glaze, is spending her summer in Los Angeles interning with independent film company ShivHans Pictures. She describes how Grady College coursework prepared her for script coverage, pitching projects, and understanding film development, and shares the mentorship, challenges, and career inspiration she's gained from the experience.
   

📸 Around Kennesaw

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennesaw

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Other local events
    Saturday August 22
  • Infantry Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
  • Kennesaw Concert Series →
    Kennesaw Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw
    7:00 pm
  • Freebird: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Concert. →
    1005 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Artillery Demonstrations
    Kennesaw Mountain National Park Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).
    11:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Basketball 4-1's
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    6:30 am
  • Softball @ Dunwoody
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
  • Volleyball @ Walker/N.Cobb
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Basketball 4-1's
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    6:30 am
  • SOFTBALL v HILLGROVE (JV/V)
    Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Free Square Dance Open House Sept. 3 in Kennesaw →
    Ben Robertson Community Center 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mother's Finest to Headline Big Canoe Charity Weekend as Golf Tournament Returns —Riley Saunders Read on Patch
  • I know this may be short notice but this coming Friday from 6:00 p.
    m-8:00 p.m there will be a BLOCK PARTY at LEGACY CHURCH on Blackwell Road. There will be some grilling going on...there will be some PELICAN'S… (Nextdoor Maggie Valley)
  • Small Seniors Toby & Blu at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, GA
    Please share and tag rescues, So many small dogs lately. I will get back on sponsorship. Thank you. Toby and Blu were surrendered on August 11th… (Nextdoor North Indian Springs)
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. posted a job opening for Digital Manufacturing Manager in Kennesaw. Apply here.
  • Openwork posted a job opening for Blending - Production Technician I 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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