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Hello Kennesaw! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a former Kennesaw mayor could be released years early.
  • See how Kennesaw State is celebrating standout summer scholars.
  • How Kennesaw State's new Presidential Fellows could reshape local student success.

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Kennesaw mayor convicted of child molestation up for early release (fox5atlanta.com) — A former Kennesaw mayor convicted of felony child molestation could receive early parole after serving 12 years of an 18-year prison term, and the victim's family is urging officials to keep him incarcerated. The Parole Board has tentatively granted release and invited additional input, leaving Kennesaw residents watching closely as the final decision and any opportunity for public feedback take shape.
   

2. Local students named to Kennesaw State Summer 2026 Dean's List (monroelocal.org) — Kennesaw State University has recognized more than 1,500 students on its Summer 2026 Dean's List, highlighting strong academic performance just down the road in Kennesaw. While the named honorees in this release are from Loganville, Monroe, and Social Circle, the announcement underscores KSU's growing reputation and scale as Kennesaw's hometown university, now serving over 51,000 students across a wide range of degrees.
   

3. Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students (newswise.com) — Kennesaw State University is launching a Presidential Fellows Cohort in fall 2027, offering Kennesaw-based honors students $10,000 annually plus mentorship, leadership training, and study abroad. The highly selective program will start with just 10 Georgia high school graduates, aiming to draw more top talent to Kennesaw while connecting them with local employers and community leaders.
   

4. No. 15 Tennessee not looking past Kennesaw State to SEC slate – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Kennesaw State's football team heads to Knoxville this Saturday to face No. 15 Tennessee, a major test coming off the Owls' home loss to Georgia State. Volunteers coach Josh Heupel insists his squad won't treat Kennesaw State as a tune-up, while Owls coach Jerry Mack sees a chance for a statement upset in a tough night-game environment.
   

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  • I am looking to help a senior friend find a house cleaner that would not break the bank.
    The place is one bed apartment with 800 square feet. I am trying to find someone local in Kennesaw area who can provide references and does a great… (Nextdoor Barrett Knoll)
  • Looking for a women's Bible study to join - preferably ages 25-35ish in the Kennesaw area!
    Let me know if anyone knows anyone I can connect with. Or, if someone older is looking to serve as a mentor to me, i am also open to that. I am a… (Nextdoor Main Street)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Part-Time Recreation Specialist - The Art Station in Kennesaw. Apply here.
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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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