🌱 Can you ace Cobb County’s new transportation quiz mentioning Powder Springs?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can you ace Cobb County’s new transportation quiz mentioning Powder Springs?

Also on today's calendar: The Big Chicken Chorus 40th Anniversary Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com) — Powder Springs gets a nod in a new Cobb County transportation quiz that tests how well you know local transit, roads, and the agencies that keep everything moving. The interactive quiz, part of a regular series, is designed to be educational and fun, with links to learn more about how Cobb’s transportation system affects your daily life.
   

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📸 Around Powder Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday July 12

• The Big Chicken Chorus 40th Anniversary Show →
  Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 9

• Tax Digest – Public Hearing
  Powder Springs Elementary School Powder Springs, GA 30127
  6:05 pm
• Trivia Night →
  Skint Chestnut Brewing Company, 3886 Broad St Ste 100, Powder Springs
  6:30 pm
• Planning and Zoning Work Session →
  Powder Springs Calendar, City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs
  7:00 pm

Friday July 10

• Winshape CFA lunch box drop off - Jennifer Morgan / 770-653-7543 →
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  2:00 pm
• Teen Paint and Snack →
  Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta St, Powder Springs
  4:00 pm
• Speedway Childrens Charities grant event
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  5:00 pm

Monday July 13

• Eileen vacation
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
• Chairman's Circle Reception & July Marquee Monday
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  10:30 am

Saturday July 18

• Help Local Students - Donations Needed Now - July 18! →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 9

• Directors meeting
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  9:00 am
• Tax Digest – Public Hearing
  Powder Springs Elementary School Powder Springs, GA 30127
  6:05 pm

Friday July 10

• Speedway Childrens Charities grant event
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127
  5:00 pm

Monday July 13

• Eileen vacation
  Reflections of Trinity 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on July 6, 2026 in Paulding County, GA 30127 near Crestworth crossing Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)
• https://patch.com/georgia/westcobb/s/khvd6/spotted-lanternflies-are-inching-closer-to-georgia-crops-heres-how-experts-say-you-can-help?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&user_email=733da622cc5
  8796db64996150a8de04440168c32b3846f2aa48f3204d6096660&user_email_md5=37b79d8bf7edb039ce90cd071656ceba&lctg=5044b6e88bb0acb08e86e1c0 (Nextdoor Platnium Creek)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Powder Springs. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• Tyrese says he's planning 40-city stage play tour supporting ‘Beautiful Pain' (myk104.com)
• Six Flags Over Georgia guests rushed to hospital after tree limb falls near entrance (wjcl.com)

Mableton

• Golf programs near Mableton, GA (pga.com)
• Trafficking indictments in the Athens federal courthouse (classiccitynews.com)
• Birth & Postpartum Doula/Agency Owner/Trainer (shoutoutatlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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