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Good morning Kennesaw! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which scarecrows are taking over downtown Kennesaw this October?
  • KSU professor lands major NSF grant to rethink AI in classrooms
  • How will Kennesaw State stack up in this CUSA rematch?

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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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There are 4 cats (2 are definitely kittens) that visit my deck.
    Is anyone missing them? I have 2 and can't take them but will contact a rescue if they don't belong to anyone. They are super cute but too shy to… (Nextdoor Kings Crossing Dr)
  • Found these 2 this morning in creekside village drive neighborhood at the front where the office buildings are.
    The look pretty healthy but I think are strays. Went to get them some food this morning was gone for 10mins got back and they were gone. If anyone… (Nextdoor Creekside)
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Requisition Amusement Attendant in Kennesaw. Apply here.
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Acworth

  • Acworth officers honored for saving mother stabbed at Chick-fil-A (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Recruiting Spotlight: One of the Top 2028 Catchers in the Country, Armor Elite's Brooklyn Evans Takes the 'Gator Chomp' (Oct. 4, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com)
  • Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County's Cities and Their History (cobbcountycourier.com)

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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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