🌱 Can you match Thurman Springs Park to its standout feature?

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• Can you match Thurman Springs Park to its standout feature?

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: An a.m. shower; windy, cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 23 degrees.
• Tuesday: Turning sunny and colder, temps: high: 40, low: 27.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Parks in Cobb County With Their Descriptions Correctly? (cobbcountycourier.com) — A new Cobb County parks trivia quiz highlights several local favorites, including Thurman Springs Park in Powder Springs, noted for its amphitheater. The interactive matching game encourages residents to explore parks across the county, learn fun facts, and maybe discover a new spot for walks, events, or family outings close to home.
   

📸 Around Powder Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs

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Monday January 5

• Cobb County Social Workers Tour
  Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs
  1:00 pm
• City Council Work Session
  Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive Zoom link: , Powder Springs
  5:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive , Powder Springs
  7:00 pm

📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• No-Cost Vein Screenings
  Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce , 636 E Main St. , Cartersville
  8:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Smyrna, Georgia (Rotary Club)
  ROTARY CLUB OF SMYRNA , 3180 Atlanta Rd SE , Smyrna
  12:15 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Library Closes @ 5 PM
  Bartow County Library System , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
• Municipal Court in Session
  Marietta, GA Calendar , 240 Lemon Street , Marietta
  9:00 am
• Last Day Sunset Hike
  Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site , 813 Indian Mounds Road SE , Cartersville
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• Library Closed
  Bartow County Library System , 429 West Main Street , Cartersville
• New Years Day-City Hall & Marietta Power & Water Offices Closed - ALL DAY
  Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
• Over hills and dales we'll make our way, a Ranger-led Hike on this First Day
  Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site , 4432 Mount Tabor Church Road , Dallas
  9:30 am

Friday January 2

• Latch & Lattes- Breastfeeding Support Group
  Cultivate Health , 1130 N. Tennessee St. Suite C , Cartersville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FREE RABBIT SESSIONS at LUNA Farm and Sanctuary
  FREE Rabbit Meet & Greets + Education Sessions Open to anyone, whether you are ready to adopt, or not sure if a rabbit is right for you! RUNNING… (Nextdoor Bullard Rd)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  YangYang was LOST on December 23, 2025 in Hiram, GA 30141 near Nebo and Bill Carruth Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mableton

• No. 5: Cobb passes stormwater fee (macon.com)
• Six inmates charged in fight at Cobb County Jail (macon.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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