🌱 Who will represent Powder Springs as 2026 Citizen of the Year?

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In today's newsletter:

• Who will represent Powder Springs as 2026 Citizen of the Year?
• Powder Springs native already chasing one of college football's top awards

Also on today's calendar: Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aug. 28 deadline approaching for Citizen of the Year Award nominations (macon.com) — Powder Springs residents can now nominate neighbors for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, with a specific award category dedicated to the city. Run by the Cobb Chamber and local partners, the program honors residents whose exceptional service improves community life. Nominations are open online through August 28, giving you a short window to spotlight a deserving local volunteer or leader.
   

• Silverfield's former Memphis star already turning heads at Arkansas (hitthatline.com subscription) — A standout Arkansas running back who grew up in Powder Springs is earning national attention on the Doak Walker Award watch list after a breakout season at Memphis. His explosive plays included a 99-yard kickoff return and multiple 100-yard rushing games. Local fans can follow his next chapter as Arkansas opens its season in early September.
   

📸 Around Powder Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening →
  Cobb County Extension Office, 678 S Cobb Dr, Marietta
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Business After Hours →
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Canasta →
  Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
  1:00 pm
• Tai Chi Yoga Fusion Class →
  Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs
  1:00 pm
• CANCELLED: Quarterly Town Hall →
  Powder Springs Calendar, Ford Center 4181 Atlanta St., Powder Springs
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Omega Psi Phi Golf Tournament
  Reflections of Trinity Mirror Lake Golf Club, 1000 Canongate Pkwy, Villa Rica, GA 3018
Monday August 24
• Planning and Zoning Public Hearing →
  Powder Springs Calendar, City Hall 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Card Club →
  Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
  10:00 am
• MahJong Social Club →
  Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 4, Powder Springs
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Paulding County WSAB Meeting →
  Paulding County, GA Calendar Dallas, GA 30132
  8:30 am
• Paulding County Airport Authority →
  Paulding County, GA Calendar, 730 Airport Authority Second Floor, Dallas
  9:00 am
• Softball Game @McEachern HS (Doubleheader)
  Marietta High School McEachern High School, 2400 New MacLand Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA
  5:00 pm
• Bear-y Safe & Smart Open House
  Eastside Elementary School , 8266 Connally Dr #3841, Douglasville
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dear neighbors seeking recommendations for a good professional company to clean and stain our deck, please suggest someone that you have used before and happy with.
  Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Thanks Hari (Nextdoor West Cobb: Hillgrove)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Diamond was LOST on August 16, 2026 in Hiram, GA 30141 near Near clebourne pkwy Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here.
• Kalo Companies posted a job opening for Crew Member in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• Six Flags announces new Fright Fest attractions, daytime Halloween fun for families, and a hiring call for scare actors to work the event (atlantaonthecheap.com)
• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 7 to August 13 (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Six Flags Guest Miraculously Catches Shoe Hurtling Toward His Face on 70 MPH Roller Coaster in Viral Video (people.com)

Mableton

• Boy Scout Troop 22 Holds Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup in Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Free community yoga at Mableton Town Square Park on Sunday, Aug. 23rd (atlantaonthecheap.com)
• Mableton Elementary educator named Cobb Teacher of the Year (ledger-enquirer.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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