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🌱 Can you name the Cobb creek near Powder Springs?
Happening soon: Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band on the Powder Springs Patch calendar
Greetings Powder Springs! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Can you name the Cobb creek near Powder Springs?
Also on today's calendar: Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
- Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which Cobb Creek Runs Through It? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County residents can test their knowledge of local waterways in a new Courier quiz that highlights creeks and rivers across the county, including Powder Springs Creek. The free daily feature, delivered by email, links to background resources so you can learn more about the natural areas and parks you use every week. 
📸 Around Powder Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band →
Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta
5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Trivia Night →
Skint Chestnut Brewing Company, 3886 Broad Street, Suite 100, Powder Springs
6:30 pm - Bowling Pin Shoot →
Governors Gun Club Powder Springs, 5740 C.H. James Parkway, Powder Springs
6:30 pm - Planning and Zoning Work Session →
Powder Springs Calendar, City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs
7:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Fiesta →
Thurman Springs Park, 4426 Marietta St., Powder Springs - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting →
Powder Springs Calendar, City Hall 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs
5:00 pm - Art Class - Watercolor Painting →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 4, Powder Springs
10:00 am - Card Club →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
10:00 am - Zumba Gold Class →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs
10:00 am - MahJong Social Club →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 4, Powder Springs
1:00 pm - We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am - The Glory Train →
Kingdom Events Venue, 4040 Chapel Hill Rd, Douglasville, GA, 30135 Suite T
9:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 22
Saturday November 14
📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Powder Springs PatchAM possible:
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
- A Plus Priority Plumbing — (678) 822-8663
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a reliable babysitter Monday through Friday, 10-4 or 10-3 in Hiram, GA.
If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out!!!!!!! (Nextdoor Legacy Park) - Hey there!
My name is Chyna and I am a certified Dog Groomer with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in providing calm, stress-free, one-on-one grooming… (Nextdoor Macedonia Rd)
- United Talent Staffing Services posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Material Handler in Powder Springs. Apply here.
- AccentCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Private Caregiver in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Austell
- Nearly 60 pounds of fentanyl found in Austell home, warrants say (newsbreak.com)
- Mableton selects Anita Allen as first police chief (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Stockton Kings Acquire Returning Player Rights to Trhae Mitchell (oursportscentral.com)
Mableton
- Ameen Fish & Wing in Mableton receives a 65% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
- Freddie Jackson, R&B Star Who Sang 'You Are My Lady,' Dies at 70 (today.com)
- Pace Academy hosts Westminster in Northside battle (fultonneighbor.com)
Douglasville
- Douglas Co. Man Charged With Aggravated Child Molestation (patch.com)
Ok Powder Springs! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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