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And check out Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Show on the Kennesaw Patch calendar

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Good morning Kennesaw! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a KSU grad turned setbacks in Kennesaw into tech ambition
  • Can Kennesaw State cap its breakout season with a bowl win?

Also on today's calendar: Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Show and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 51, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'One Day, I Will': Brianna Jackson's Unstoppable Journey to a Future in Tech (kennesaw.edu) — A Kennesaw State University information systems student is set to graduate in Kennesaw after overcoming academic suspensions, health challenges, and skepticism about her abilities. Living with cerebral palsy, she rebuilt her GPA, found strong support on campus, and now hopes to design technology that gives people with disabilities more independence and opportunity.
   

• Surging foes Western Michigan, Kennesaw State set for Myrtle Beach Bowl (star-telegram.com) — Kennesaw residents can cheer on Kennesaw State as the Owls head to their first-ever bowl game, the Myrtle Beach Bowl, after a stunning Conference USA title run. The article breaks down their matchup with Western Michigan, highlighting KSU’s surging passing attack behind quarterback Amari Odom and receiver Gabriel Benyard against the Broncos’ strong rushing game and defense.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This dog was in our driveway in heritage club neighborhood and entered our garage.
    Does anyone know who it belongs to? How long do I keep it for? (Nextdoor Heritage Club)
  • Missing Dog
    If anyone has seen my big fella please let me know. Remington Trace Subdivision (Nextdoor Devon Park)
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Kennesaw. Apply here.
  • Francesca's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Acworth

  • Marietta postal worker charged in mail theft targeting gift cards (fox5atlanta.com)
  • New business listings filed in unincorporated Cobb County for the week of Dec. 7–14, 2025 (macon.com)
  • Acworth Man Left Loaded Gun in School Bathroom During Kids' Show (thegeorgiasun.com)

Marietta

  • 'My name is Spruce, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Man accused of furnishing Marietta teen with obscene materials (macon.com)
  • Widow, widower find love again, chance to give back with music (ajc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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