🌱 Which Powder Springs students just made prestigious college honor rolls?

Hello Powder Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Powder Springs students just made prestigious college honor rolls?
• How South Cobb’s regional library expansion benefits Powder Springs readers this month

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Dense fog will lift, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Campus News: The Week of Jan. 3 (mdjonline.com) — Powder Springs students are earning major recognition at Georgia Southwestern State University, with resident Shereka Bentley completing a bachelor’s in long-term care management and making the President’s List. Taylor Parashar and Griffin Wattley also landed on the Academic Achievement list, underscoring strong local academic success alongside honorees from nearby Cobb communities.
   

• How much do you know about the history of the South Cobb Regional Library? (cobbcountycourier.com) — South Cobb Regional Library’s history and growth now directly benefit nearby branches, including Powder Springs Library, which it anchors within the county system. The article traces Mableton’s educational roots, recent renovations, and new programs, then lists January 2026 hours, closures, and events Powder Springs residents can use at this key regional hub.
   

📸 Around Powder Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powder Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
  Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
  9:30 am

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Other local events

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

Thursday January 8

• Planning and Zoning Work Session
  Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive , Powder Springs
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• First Registration @ PS Elementary
  Powder Springs Elementary School , 4570 Grady Grier Dr , Powder Springs

Tuesday January 13

• Youth Council Work Session
  Powder Springs Calendar Powder Springs, GA 30127
  3:30 pm

📣 Powder Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Historic Board of Review
  Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
  5:30 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission
  Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• BASKETBALL (ALL) v PEBBLEBROOK
  Hoya Center Kennesaw, GA 30152
  4:30 pm
• Planning Commission Work Session
  Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Engage to Thrive Series: Maximizing Your DCC Investment!
  Douglas County Chamber Georgia Power Room
  12:30 pm

Friday January 9

• Downtown Merchant Meeting
  Marietta City Main Calendar , 7 Atlanta Street , Marietta
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Santos, a dog who went missing in Douglasville, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 7 minutes. Message from Owner: "Santos… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)
• Good morning!
  I have not been on here in so long it feels. But I want to get out here and stay happy New Year and let this be your year of expansion. So I totally… (Nextdoor Stout Parkway)

• Automation Personnel Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Woodworking CNC Router Operator in Powder Springs. Apply here.
• Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• 4 Ohio attractions make USA TODAY's top 10 new theme park list (local12.com)
• Shoveling Snow Into The Road Is Illegal In These US States (slashgear.com)

Mableton

• City of Mableton to cohost Career Fair Saturday, January 3 (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Test Your Knowledge of Last Week's News in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Dayton vs. Loyola Chicago: What to know about Saturday's game (daytondailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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