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🌱 How a Powder Springs librarian is reshaping shelves to get kids reading
Make time for Photography Affinity Group on the Powder Springs Patch calendar
Hi Powder Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Powder Springs librarian is reshaping shelves to get kids reading
- From Powder Springs standout to Maryland leader: Kaleb Webb's next step
- How a Powder Springs plant fits into Georgia's new South America push
Also on today's calendar: Photography Affinity Group and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teachers and Librarians Share Tips for 'Genrefying' Your Shelves (publishersweekly.com) — Students at Powder Springs Elementary are finding books faster thanks to librarian Nicholas Moore's push to organize the school library by genre, from scary stories to sports and beyond. His work, along with tips from other educators nationwide, shows how "genrefying" can boost reading interest, support teachers' lesson planning, and help kids explore new topics independently. 
• DEFINED: Kaleb Webb - University of Maryland Athletics (umterps.com) — A former McEachern High School standout from Powder Springs, receiver Kaleb Webb is stepping into a leadership role for his final season with the University of Maryland. The story traces his journey from local high school star to SEC player and now veteran Terp, showing how his Powder Springs roots and mentors still shape his game and character.
• Kemp to Visit Chile and Peru, Leading Second Mission to South America as Governor (globalatlanta.com) — A long-running manufacturing facility in Powder Springs, part of Ajay-SQM Group, is among the Georgia operations Governor Brian Kemp is highlighting on his latest trade mission to Chile and Peru. The trip focuses on strengthening ties with Chilean and Peruvian companies that already invest in Georgia, especially in forestry, manufacturing, and supply chains, which can influence jobs and economic activity tied to Cobb County.
📸 Around Powder Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Photography Affinity Group →
Macland Community Church, 3615 Macland Rd, Powder Springs
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Canasta →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
1:00 pm - AARP Smart Driver Course →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
8:30 am - Sounds of the Springs Concert →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4485 Pineview Street, Powder Springs
6:00 pm - 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 - Card Club →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
1:00 pm - Fall Brown Bag Concert →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4485 Pineview Street, Powder Springs
12:00 pm - Canasta →
Powder Springs Calendar, 4181 Atlanta Street Building 3, Powder Springs
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- TSPLOST Public Meeting 4 →
Douglas County, GA Calendar
12:00 pm - Softball vs. Yeager (Home)
Chestnut Log Middle School Douglasville, GA 30134
5:00 pm - JV Softball vs Hiram (DH)
Alexander High School Hiram High School, 702 Virgie Ballentine Dr, Hiram, GA 30141
5:00 pm - JV Football vs North Atlanta HS
Marietta High School Northcutt Stadium, 121 Winn St, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- They say you never really appreciate the magic until it is gone.
Growing up, my birthdays were always the highlight of my year. We didn't have much money, and things were often tight, but my mom had a way of… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway) - Update I gave the dog food and water Douglas County pulled up took the dog because someone said it attacked the dog one thing I got to say that dog didn't have one piece of aggression in its body it was very sweet very great it does commands it jump
right into the cops truck and laid down it looks like somebody had it on a chain cuz his neck is green people need to do better with their animals I… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Powder Springs. Apply here.
- Pratt Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1st Shift in Austell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Austell
- How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 2 of our quiz)? (cobbcountycourier.com)
Mableton
- Volunteers Tackle Litter Along Hunnicut Road in Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Petition seeks path to dissolve City of Mableton (fox5atlanta.com)
- Metro Atlanta City Acts to Preserve City's Historic Heart (metroatlantaceo.com)
Smyrna
- Smyrna Area Council meeting is Sept. 29 (macon.com)
- Sweetmore Bakeries Announces Acquisition of Premium Sweet Baked Goods Manufacturer Fantasy Baking Co. (lasvegassun.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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