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🌱 See how Compton Elementary and nearby eateries scored on inspections

Coming up on the Powder Springs Patch calendar: Flock Shop & Spa - Parrot Grooming and Shopping!

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Hey there, Powder Springs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Compton Elementary and nearby eateries scored on inspections
  • How a McEachern star fast-tracked his path to Alabama baseball

Also on today's calendar: Flock Shop & Spa - Parrot Grooming and Shopping! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Turning sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 28 to September 3 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Compton Elementary School in Powder Springs earned a strong 97 on its latest health inspection, giving local families reassurance about cafeteria food safety. The report also lists recent scores for dozens of Cobb County restaurants and food services, helping Powder Springs residents quickly check how their favorite nearby spots are performing.
   

• Chubb Jones Will Play for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2027 (worldbaseball.com) — A standout McEachern High School baseball player from Powder Springs, Chubb Jones, has reclassified to graduate in 2026 and is now set to join the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2027 season. His strong junior-year stats at McEachern highlight the level of talent developing in Powder Springs' own baseball program.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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