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In today's newsletter:

  • Why were license-plate cameras smashed near an Acworth subdivision entrance?
  • Community remembers Frances Noles, longtime member of an Acworth church.

Also on today's calendar: Community Conversation Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kennesaw man charged with destroying Flock cameras in Cobb County (fox5atlanta.com) — Flock safety cameras in Cobb County, including one at Acworth's Liberty Commons subdivision on Old Highway 41, were allegedly destroyed by a 20-year-old Kennesaw man now facing multiple charges. Police say he cut wires and smashed cameras in several locations, while local park visitors shared mixed views on the controversial surveillance technology and how communities should address privacy concerns.
   

• Mrs. Frances Montgomery Noles (wnegradio.com) — A longtime Georgian, Frances Montgomery Noles, has passed away at 78, leaving family across Sandy Springs and Toccoa. She had close ties to Acworth through her membership at Wildwood Baptist Church, and friends and neighbors are invited to remember her life and support her family by sharing condolences through the online guestbook.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

  • BlazeSports to host 1st Georgia wheelchair football tournament (wsbtv.com)
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  • Kennesaw State and Ingenico create hub for fintech innovation and learning (newswise.com)

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  • Update In Death Of Woman Dismembered In Smyrna Released (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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