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🌱 How well do you know Powder Springs’ original name and past?

And on the Powder Springs Patch calendar - Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band

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What's up Powder Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How well do you know Powder Springs' original name and past?
  • Which new licensed businesses now list Powder Springs addresses?

Also on today's calendar: Park on Polk Concert Series - Georgia Brass Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County's Cities and Their History (cobbcountycourier.com) — Powder Springs gets a spotlight in this Cobb County history quiz, which asks about the city's earlier name and its role in Civil War–era events. It's a fun way to test what you know about local cities, while picking up new details about how Powder Springs and its neighbors developed over time.
   

• Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several new businesses tied to Powder Springs mailing addresses just received Cobb County licenses, including towing, photography, and business management services. While the licenses are for unincorporated areas, this roundup helps Powder Springs residents see which new contractors, services, and creative ventures are opening nearby and how the local business landscape is evolving this week.
   

📸 Around Powder Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs

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📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all professional painters.
    I need recommendations and reasonably priced painting experts. Anyone had an AMAZING experience? Anyone running any Specials???? Please comment or DM… (Nextdoor Sterling Pointe)
  • ISO someone to pickup a washer and dryer and transport it to a house less than 0.
    5 miles and bring it upstairs. This week or next. Bonus points if you can hook them up, but not required as I'd rather hire a professional for that… (Nextdoor West Cobb: Hillgrove)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Evening Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here.
  • Chase Professionals posted a job opening for Bilingual Production Associate (Spanish English) in Lithia Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

  • Paper Tube Box Market To 2035: E-Commerce and Sustainability Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

Douglasville

  • Douglas Co. Students Win Costa Rica Trip Through School Essay Contest (patch.com)

Smyrna

  • 'Putting with a Purpose' outing honors Tallahassee golf trailblazer (tallahassee.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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