Weather
Mostly sunny skies are in, with a high near 64 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Headlines
- Update: Molestation Suspect Banned from Barber Middle: NorthStar issued a statement regarding the Barber Middle School incident banning Cesar Pastrana from the school.
- VIDEO: Old Jail Now Serves Veterans: Veterans, city officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of Acworth's Veterans Information and Referral Office at the old jailhouse.
Happening
Chattahoochee Technical College's North Metro Campus will welcome 200-250 high school seniors from Cobb, Bartow, and Cherokee counties on hand to experience a day as a college student. About 10 of the school's more than 70 programs will set up mock classes for the students to learn more about the curriculum, job opportunities, and what they can do with a degree/diploma in a certain field.
The high school seniors will also hear from admissions, financial aid, sports, student activities, and other areas about what they need to know about coming to school at CTC.
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This Day in History
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- Feb. 17, 2008: Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.
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