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Good morning Kennesaw! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Kennesaw’s most controversial shop just suddenly went dark
  • How a KSU professor’s grief became groundbreaking virtual reality therapy
  • How a KSU political scientist thinks Kemp will use his final year

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

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny intervals, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fate of Confederate souvenir store in limbo amid legal battle over estate (macon.com) — Downtown Kennesaw’s long-controversial Wildman’s Civil War Surplus shop has been abruptly closed after a Cobb County judge removed its manager as trustee and ordered a forensic audit of the late owner’s estate. The ruling follows years of community debate over the store’s Confederate and racist memorabilia and a bitter legal fight between the owner’s sister and the former manager over control of Kennesaw-area property and assets.
   

2. A parent's loss sparks virtual reality therapy (idahostatesman.com) — A Kennesaw State University game development professor is turning his own experience of losing a child into cutting-edge virtual reality group therapy research for grieving parents. Working with St. Jude, he’s building AI-enhanced VR spaces meant to feel more personal and emotionally connected than standard telehealth sessions, with lifelike avatars and shared visuals that could eventually support bereaved families well beyond Kennesaw.
   

3. Brian Kemp's lame-duck dilemma: Swing big or play it safe? (macon.com) — Kennesaw readers may be interested that a Kennesaw State University political scientist is weighing in on how Gov. Brian Kemp will use his final year in office. The piece explores whether Kemp will pursue big conservative policy moves or focus on protecting Georgia’s budget surplus and economic reputation, and how that choice could shape both his legacy and future ambitions.
   

4. Vicksburg's Tyler Henderson signs with Kennesaw State (vicksburgpost.com) — Kennesaw readers may be interested that Kennesaw State’s rising FBS football program has signed standout junior college receiver Tyler Henderson, who led the NJCAA in receiving yards this season. The Owls, fresh off a Conference USA title, now head to the Myrtle Beach Bowl while continuing to add talent from Mississippi junior colleges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost cat in the Fairfax neighborhood.
    He is very friendly and responds to the names Queso or Mr.Moo. If you see him or know his whereabouts please contact 678-392-8804 (Nextdoor Fairfax)
  • Hi, Are you in need of a petsitter, especially over the holidays?
    I am available! Let's talk/meet and discuss your pet needs. References available. Merry Christmas, Bree Kfsails@yahoo.com (Nextdoor Ridenour Blvd NW)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1486 in Kennesaw. Apply here.
  • Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.

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