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Good morning Acworth! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two off-duty Acworth officers turned lunch into a lifesaving rescue
  • Which new Cobb businesses are listing Acworth as home base?
  • Where to find Acworth's Main Street scarecrows this October

Also on today's calendar: General Meeting and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Acworth officers honored for saving mother stabbed at Chick-fil-A (fox5atlanta.com) — Two Acworth police officers were honored at a recent Board of Aldermen meeting for saving a woman who staggered into a local Chick-fil-A on Highway 92 after being stabbed multiple times. While off duty and waiting to order, they quickly applied a tourniquet, called for help, and helped stabilize her before she was taken to Kennestone Hospital and later released.
   

2. Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several new business licenses in unincorporated Cobb County include companies listing Acworth mailing addresses, highlighting fresh activity in construction, services, and retail nearby. Residents may notice new contractors, precious-metals dealers, and service providers operating around town as these businesses ramp up operations following approvals issued between September 27 and October 4.
   

3. Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Acworth residents can enjoy a small but festive scarecrow display along Main Street as part of a broader wave of scarecrow events across North Georgia this October. The guide also lists larger displays and contests in nearby cities like Kennesaw, Marietta, and Woodstock, offering plenty of options for a fall-themed day trip from Acworth.
   

4. Man convicted of attempted rape in Cherokee County (fultonneighbor.com) — A man has been convicted of attempting to rape a woman near Highway 92 by I-75, in an area described as near Acworth, after a 2024 assault as she walked between local businesses. Jurors needed less than an hour to reach the guilty verdict, and sentencing is scheduled for October 6, underscoring ongoing public-safety concerns for residents who travel that corridor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Stella, a dog who went missing in Acworth, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our 9-year… (Nextdoor Brookstone I-Benbrooke)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Nala & Jewel, a dog who went missing in Acworth, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 22 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Woodland Trace)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Acworth. Apply here.
  • Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

Ok Acworth! 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!

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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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