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🌱 Patch AM: Why Kennesaw State’s starting quarterback is entering the transfer portal
Happening soon: Plan Review on the Kennesaw Patch calendar

Hey there, Kennesaw! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Kennesaw State’s starting quarterback is entering the transfer portal
Also on today's calendar: Family Day! Gumdrop Gingerbread House! and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
- Friday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kennesaw State starting QB Amari Odom headed to the Transfer Portal (on3.com subscription) — Kennesaw-area sports fans will see a big change as Kennesaw State’s starting quarterback, Amari Odom, is entering the transfer portal after leading the Owls to a 10-4 season with nearly 2,600 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. The article highlights his strong college and standout North Carolina high school career, plus his parents’ professional sports backgrounds.
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📸 Around Kennesaw
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennesaw
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★ Featured events ★
- Plan Review
City of Kennesaw City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw
9:00 am
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- Family Day! Gumdrop Gingerbread House!
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
3:00 pm - Frozen Lake! Add a Candle
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
7:00 pm - Forest Bathing
Smith-Gilbert Gardens , 2382 Pine Mountain Rd , Kennesaw
10:00 am - FriYAY! Golden Winter! Add a Candle
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
7:00 pm - Chunky Blanket Workshop! Add a DIY Candle!
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
1:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
📣 Kennesaw Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Day-City Hall & Marietta Power & Water Offices Closed - ALL DAY
Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060 - Goodwill of North Georgia: Resume Workshop
Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center , 9425 GA-92 , Woodstock
10:00 am - On The Border - Eagles Tribute Band
MadLife Stage & Studios , 8722 Main St , Woodstock
7:00 pm - Jon Rudnitsky
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre , 117 N Park Square , Marietta
8:00 pm - Blackout Album Release Party
ILOUNGE TASTE THE DIFFERENCE , 40 Dodd St SE Suite 100 , Marietta
9:00 am - New Year’s Readings at Forever and a Day — Amy Cathryn
Forever And A Day , 7830 GA-92 , Woodstock
12:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found a black pit mix on Teague dr off due west rd.
Couldn’t get close enough for a better picture. seems to have a collar and a tracker on . Noticed the dog is passing blood in its stool, please help… (Nextdoor Brown's Farm and More) - Unfortunately I just broke my back tooth and I have an EXTREME fear of dentists.
I get the worst anxiety!!! Can someone please recommend a good dentist that can fix my tooth I may need a root canal unfortunately. I don’t care if… (Nextdoor Chastain Park)
- Home2Suites by Hilton TRU Kennesaw posted a job opening for Houseperson in Kennesaw. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Kennesaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennesaw here.
🗞 Nearby News
Acworth
- Postal worker arrested on her route for mail theft. What she told USPS agents (wsbtv.com)
- Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit DA Clayton Fuller running for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat (timesfreepress.com)
- Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 12 to December 18 (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
- New Outpatient Infusion Center Opening in Marietta, GA Expands the National Presence of Advanced Infusion Care (apnews.com)
- 'My name is Herman, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb Library ‘Noon Year's Eve' event moves to Civic Center (eastcobbnews.com)
Ok Kennesaw! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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