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🌱 Patch AM: How did Principia knock off Marietta’s top-ranked Wheeler High?

And check out Freddie B Live at the Perfect Note On January 8, 2026 on the Marietta Patch calendar

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  • How did Principia knock off Marietta’s top-ranked Wheeler High?

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B Live at the Perfect Note On January 8, 2026 and 2 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, JAMES K.!

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Principia advances to Final Four of the City of Palms (stlamerican.com) — Marietta’s Wheeler High boys basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, was upset 69-63 by Principia in the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. Wake Forest recruit Quentin Coleman poured in 34 points as Principia advanced to Monday’s semifinal, knocking out the Marietta powerhouse from title contention.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly? (cobbcountycourier.com)
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  • Meet Nosey Nola. This dog climbs trees and fences to spy on neighbors (tucson.com)

Kennesaw

  • Portillo's opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here's what locals say. (macon.com)

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