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🌱 Patch AM: How KSU’s construction boom will change daily life on campus
Also check out Free Square Dance Open House Sept. 3 in Kennesaw on the Kennesaw Patch calendar
Hello Kennesaw! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How KSU's construction boom will change daily life on campus
Also on today's calendar: Free Square Dance Open House Sept. 3 in Kennesaw and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KSU Bolsters Infrastructure to Support Student Experience, University's Growth (metroatlantaceo.com) — Kennesaw State University is rolling out major upgrades on its Kennesaw campus, from new residence halls and parking to a fully renovated Carmichael Student Center reopening in Fall 2027. Additional housing at The Summit II and KSU Place will add hundreds of beds, while new athletics and academic facilities aim to improve daily life and services for local students. 
📸 Around Kennesaw
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennesaw
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- SOFTBALL v HILLGROVE (JV/V)
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:00 pm - VOLLEYBALL @ McEACHERN / N. ATLANTA
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:30 pm - Basketball 4-1's
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 am - Softball @ Allatoona
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:30 pm - Basketball 4-1's
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:30 am - VOLLYEBALL v CARTERSVILLE/KELL (JV/V)
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
4:00 pm - SOFTBALL @ CAMPBELL (JV/V)
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
5:00 pm - 9th Gr Football v Walton
Harrison High School Kennesaw, GA 30152
6:00 pm - Free Square Dance Open House Sept. 3 in Kennesaw →
Ben Robertson Community Center 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 3
📣 Kennesaw Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Committee Meeting →
Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
5:15 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball Match
Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
5:30 pm - Softball Game @North Cobb HS
Marietta High School North Cobb High School, 3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA
5:30 pm - Municipal Court in session →
Marietta, GA Calendar, 240 Lemon Street, Marietta
8:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- Cardinal Pest Management — (706) 591-2775
- Buffalo Luke's — (470) 872-3452
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- Governor's Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Kennesaw. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Overnight Shift - Unit 1320 in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- Officers eating at Chick-fil-A see woman walk in covered in blood with stab wounds: cops (wjla.com)
- New business listings filed in unincorporated Cobb County for the week of Aug. 16–Aug. 23, 2026 (macon.com)
- Whataburger: Get a FREE Summer Peach Whatafresher drink on Tuesday (rewards account required) (atlantaonthecheap.com)
Marietta
- AMARA Subway Publishes Marietta Catering Guide for Office Lunches and Group Orders (commercialappeal.com)
Ok Kennesaw! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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