Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 27.
Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com) — Powder Springs residents can look ahead to February 2026, when the South Cobb Area Council will announce the city’s Citizen of the Year, following this week’s honors for Austell and Mableton. The awards highlight everyday leaders improving South Cobb communities and underscore how civic involvement and local planning shape the quality of life across the region.
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UPDATE: Animal control got him 12-17-25 so will be taken to Cobb county animal control. Lost dog. Sweet baby. Looks like a German Shepherd but it isn’t. Not sure of the breed. He has been around our house since 10 last night. You can… (Nextdoor Liberty)
Still looking for TUX, our tuxedo male who escaped from a carrier at Powder Springs Animal Clinic. Our fault, left a zipper open. Black with a white bib and white paws, and a little black goatee under his chin, Could be near Jim Owens Road or… (Nextdoor West Cobb: Hillgrove)
The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Powder Springs. Apply here.
Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.
Jaha Howard projected winner in State Senate District 35 special election runoff (11alive.com)
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Man Fatally Shot Wife In Head In Front Of Daughter: Douglas Prosecutors (patch.com)
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