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Windy Day, Upcoming Family Event
Here are the things you need to know before you start the day on Jan. 2.

1. A sunny day is in, with a high near 43, wind between 10 and 20 mph, and gusts as high as 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Mostly clear skies are expected tonight. Temperature will drop to a low around 20. Wind is around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
2. Missed a headline? Find all the highlights from the last week of 2011 in a recap.
3. Registration is open for the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance held by the . The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7–9 p.m. at cafeteria.
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Girls 13 years of age and younger escorted with their Dad or adult male escort are invited to an evening of great times. A DJ will be providing music for the dads and daughters to dance the night away as well as games for all to enjoy. Please visit www.acworth.org/aprd to register.
4. Looking for a job? Check out the latest job openings around Acworth in today's Job Alert, coming up at noon.
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5. This Day in History: On Jan. 2, 1788, Georgia was admitted to the Union as the fourth state.
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