Community Corner
🌱 How did your favorite Cobb County restaurants score on health inspections?
You won't want to miss HOPE's Annual Coat/Winterwear Giveaway on the Powder Springs Patch calendar
What's up Powder Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Cobb County restaurants score on health inspections?
- Which new Cobb County businesses are operating from Powder Springs addresses?
Also on today's calendar: HOPE’s Annual Coat/Winterwear Giveaway and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in West Cobbfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in West Cobbfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 54, low: 28.
- Thursday: Windy; mostly cloudy, colder, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Powder Springs diners can note that China Fun on Dallas Highway earned a mid‑90s health score in inspections completed this past week. The roundup also lists dozens of other Cobb County restaurants, hotels, and cafes with scores ranging from the low 50s to perfect 100s, helping you gauge food safety before you eat out. 
• Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County's Latest Business Openings (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several newly licensed Cobb County businesses are based right in Powder Springs, including a handyman service, veterinary provider, and other home-based operations using local addresses. The broader list shows strong growth in construction, wellness, beauty, and consulting across unincorporated Cobb. Residents may see more nearby options for home repairs, health services, and personal care in the coming months.
📸 Around Powder Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs
★ Featured events ★
- HOPE’s Annual Coat/Winterwear Giveaway
6116 Mableton Pkwy SW, Mableton
10:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- City Council Work Session
Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive Zoom link: , Powder Springs
5:00 pm - PS I Love Downtown
Powder Springs Calendar , Downtown Powder Springs (Various locations) Stay tuned for additional information , Powder Springs
6:00 pm - Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting
Powder Springs Calendar , 4181 Atlanta Street , Powder Springs
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive , Powder Springs
7:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Tuesday January 20
📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Elementary Homeschool Group
Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
2:00 pm - Infant & Toddler Storytime
Smyrna Public Library , 100 Village Green Cir SE , Smyrna
11:30 am - Preschool Storytime
Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
10:30 am - Alzheimer's Support Group
Douglas County Chamber , 6658 Church St , Douglasville
2:00 pm - Business After Hours
Sam & Rosco's Restaurant , 7450 Douglas Blvd , Douglasville
5:00 pm - Drama Play Date (Jan 2026 Session) - Dallas, GA 2026
Dallas Theater & Civic Center , 121 E Griffin St , Dallas
11:00 am - January 20, 2026 Development Waiver Review Committee
Paulding County, GA Calendar Dallas, GA 30132
2:00 pm - National Popcorn Day Party
Maude P Ragsdale Pub Library , 1815 Hiram Douglasville Hwy , Hiram
5:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Tuesday January 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Powder Springs PatchAM possible:
- A Plus Priority Plumbing — (678) 822-8663
Free service call with any completed job for the Holiday's! - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello !
Please let me know if anyone has seen our toy poodle. It’s been a desperate search for him. We came home yesterday and he was gone. We’re assuming he… (Nextdoor Meadows) - Lost Cat-Amberton
Fuzzy Bear is missing since early Friday morning. She is very nervous and is likely hiding somewhere. (Under a porch, shrub, etc). She is… (Nextdoor Amberton)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Powder Springs. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Home Cleaning in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Austell
- How much do you know about Austell Georgia? (cobbcountycourier.com)
Douglasville
- Douglas Deputy Injured After Car Fails To Move Over On I-20, GSP Says (patch.com)
Smyrna
Ok Powder Springs! 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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