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In today's newsletter:
Powder Springs native takes over baseball operations at Kennesaw State
Also on today's calendar: Photography Affinity Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Hillgrove alum Richardson promoted to KSU director of baseball ops (macon.com) — A Powder Springs native, Hillgrove High alum Wade Richardson, has been promoted to director of baseball operations for Kennesaw State University's baseball program. After starring for the Owls and then serving as a graduate assistant and director of player development, he'll now oversee all baseball operations while continuing his rapid rise in local college athletics.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi friends. Yesterday someone abandoned 13 kittens at the Dallas Dog Park. A kind soul took them home to keep them safe but they need a furever home. If you… (Nextdoor Taylor Farm)
Missing Husky. Our dog Skye escaped from our backyard this morning. Went missing from Greenleaf subdivision off Friendship Church Rd, Powder Springs/Marietta. She's… (Nextdoor West Cobb: Hillgrove)
The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Powder Springs. Apply here.
Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate II in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Austell
FIRST-ROUND DRAW: U.S. Open Cup to feature 27 matches on Sept. 12-13 (frontrowsoccer.com)
Former Dollywood Staffer Once Asked Dolly Parton to Record a Duet with Him — and She Did It: 'I Was Nobody' (Exclusive) (people.com)
Mableton
Mableton appoints first public safety director as city moves toward its own police department (wsbtv.com)
Mableton swears in first public safety director in city's history (11alive.com)
Petition seeks path to dissolve City of Mableton (fox5atlanta.com)
Douglasville
Car Show To Benefit Families In Douglas Co. Homeless Shelters (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!