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Coming up on the Kennesaw Patch calendar: Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw

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In today's newsletter:
- Which new Kennesaw businesses just got the green light?
- Top SEC runners open their season at Friday's Kennesaw meet.
Also on today's calendar: Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Tuesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 54 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several new businesses tied to Kennesaw addresses just received Cobb County licenses, including hair braiding, tattoo education, amusement activities, and construction cleaning services. While the list covers all unincorporated Cobb, it highlights fresh opportunities and services Kennesaw residents may soon see operating nearby or from local home-based locations.
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• Florida cross country slots in top three of SEC preseason poll - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org) — Kennesaw will host the season-opening Stan Sims XC Opener this Friday, where the University of Florida's men's and women's cross country teams begin campaigns projected near the top of the SEC. Local fans can catch elite collegiate runners, including defending SEC champion Kelvin Cheruiyot and Florida's reigning conference-winning women's squad, as they launch their push toward NCAA Championship success.
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📸 Around Kennesaw
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennesaw
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★ Featured events ★
- Modern Square Dance Lessons Start Thursday, Sept. 10, in Kennesaw →
Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA,
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Chopped: Oysters & Asian Eats →
Chopped: Oysters & Asian Eats, 3060 Cobb Pkwy NW #101, Kennesaw
7:00 pm - Retirement Planning University - Kennesaw State →
KSU Convocation Center, 590 Cobb Avenue, Kennesaw - Kennesaw Mountain Noses Creek Plus →
Kennesaw GA - Shotgun League Fall 2026 →
Governors Gun Club Kennesaw, 1005 Cobb Pl Blvd, Kennesaw - Retirement Planning University - Kennesaw State - September 8 & 9, 2026 →
KSU Convocation Center, 590 Cobb Avenue, Kennesaw - Open Play: Pickleball →
Recreation Center, 2737 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
9:00 am - Little Sprouts →
Kennesaw GA
9:15 am - Toddler Tuesday →
Recreation Center at Adams Park, 2737 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
9:30 am - Town Center 30-Year Vision Master Plan Open House →
625 Big Shanty Rd NW, Kennesaw
5:00 pm - Hope 4 Tomorrow: Car Show →
Douglas Town Center, 5989 Stewart Pkwy, Douglasville
10:00 am - Dr. Iconic: Music from the 70s & 80s →
1005 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw
8:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
📣 Kennesaw Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kennesaw PatchAM possible:
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
- Buffalo Luke's — (470) 872-3452
- Pro Home Solutions, LLC — (770) 878-2664
- Governors Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
- Cardinal Pest Management — (706) 591-2775
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: I have received so many wonderful recommendations.
I love our community for the help and support everyone offers. Next week I am going to call and check out a couple of groups near me that seem to be… (Nextdoor Old Stilesboro) - Does anyone know someone that will remove junk cheap?
I cleaned out my shed and have paint cans, pool hoses, a couple of stools, etc. Just small junk. Please contact me. Thank you. (Nextdoor Stilesboro Trace Roofer)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounting Associate at Courier Express in Kennesaw, Georgia in Kennesaw. Apply here.
- Nova Engineering and Environmental posted a job opening for Part-time Payroll Specialist (UKG Pro) - HYBRID in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- Cobb and Acworth police investigate fatal accident on Lake Acworth Drive (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb County Senior Services events for Sept. 5-12 (ledger-enquirer.com)
- Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week's Stories? (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
- Marietta coach talks McEachern win, compares football in Georgia, Florida (ajc.com)
- Book Child Care Services in Marietta, GA with Brittany B. from $25/hr (care.com)
- What to expect at Marietta's upcoming council meeting (ledger-enquirer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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