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150th Anniversary of 'The Great Chase'
Here are the things you need to know on March 28.

Weather
Partly sunny skies are in, with a high near 80, wind between 5 and 10 mph and gust as high as 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy are expected going into tonight, with a low around 55.
Headlines
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Happening
Residents can celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase at 2 p.m. this Saturday at Kennesaw Library, 2250 Lewis St., Kennesaw. Harper Harris of the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will give a special presentation sharing how a band of Union spies stole the General locomotive with Confederates on their trail. The event is free and recommended for ages 7 and older. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 770-528-2529.
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This Day in History
March 28, 1797: Nathaniel Briggs was given a patent for his invention of a washing machine.
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