🌱 Patch AM: What witnesses saw at this deadly crash in an Acworth intersection

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In today's newsletter:

• What witnesses saw at this deadly crash in an Acworth intersection
• Which Acworth rooftop bar is serving “Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins”?

Also on today's calendar: A Visit with Santa and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marietta Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Busy Acworth Intersection (thegeorgiasun.com) — A deadly Saturday night crash at Stilesboro Road and Mack Dobbs Road in Acworth left a 34-year-old Marietta motorcyclist dead and sent an Acworth driver to the hospital with minor injuries. Cobb County police are still investigating and are asking anyone who saw the collision or has information to contact their Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program unit.
   

• Ultimate Guide to Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Metro Atlanta & North Georgia (majicatl.com) — Acworth residents can enjoy a festive rooftop pop-up bar at 3338 Cobb Parkway, complete with twinkling décor, a Christmas playlist, and playful cocktails like the “Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins.” It’s part of a wider roundup of holiday-themed bars across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, offering plenty of nearby options for seasonal drinks, décor, and themed experiences.
   

📸 Around Acworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Acworth

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Light Up Main Christmas Golf Cart Parade
  Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St, Acworth
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Darrell & Dawn Ritchie
  Varenita of West Cobb , 1979 Mars Hill Rd , Acworth
  11:00 am
• A Visit with Santa
  Cornerstone Preparatory Academy , 3588 Hickory Grove Rd NW , Acworth
  2:00 pm

Friday December 19

• New Moon Hike
  Red Top Mountain State Park , 50 Lodge Rd SE , Acworth
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 122 W Main St , Cartersville
  8:00 am
• Handmade for the Holidays: Black Out Poet-Tree
  Cartersville Public Library , 429 W Main St , Cartersville
  3:00 pm
• Free Photos with Santa
  Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 101 Public Square , Adairsville
  5:00 pm
• Chorus Concert
  Allatoona Elementary School Cartersville, GA 30120
  5:30 pm
• Winter Chorus Concert/Art Showcase - Title I
  Kingston Elementary School Cartersville, GA 30120
  5:30 pm
• Silent Book Club: Cartersville Library Chapter
  Cartersville Library Reading Room , 429 West Main St , Cartersville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Gentle Yoga
  Cartersville Library Meeting Room , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
  10:00 am
• Handmade for the Holidays: Glass Etching
  Cartersville Public Library , 429 W Main St , Cartersville
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone attend the Woodstock 1st Baptist Christmas Musical.
  If you didn’t you MISSED it. I have paid for shows, and I mean slot, that were much much worse than that! Phenomenal show. (Nextdoor Bentwater)
• Does anyone know what the chill factor is for kids to NOT GO TO SCHOOL.
  I am worried that children will be standing at the bus stops being too cold. (Nextdoor Red Top Mountain South)

• Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in Acworth. Apply here.
• Qualified Staffing posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Acworth/Kennesaw in Acworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

• 100+ wreaths placed at veteran tombstones at Kennesaw cemetery (macon.com)
• Winter weather not freezing rush for $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot in metro Atlanta (wsbtv.com)
• Amazon's same-day grocery delivery serves as magnet for parcel business (freightwaves.com)

Woodstock

• Fulton County approves $15.8 million for behavioral health (roughdraftatlanta.com)

Marietta

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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