Weather There is a 50 percent chance of rain for the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 80, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight, with a low around 58. Headlines Acworth Murder Goes to Supreme Court: A man serving life in prison for his wife's stabbing death is appealing to Georgia's highest court Monday. Happening Chattahoochee Technical College is celebrating and honoring the rich diversity of its students today through Wednesday with various events, performances, programs and opportunities at its Marietta and North …

Expect Areas of frost before 9 a.m., otherwise, sunny skies are in, with a high near 65, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature will drop to a low around 37 going into tonight, with mostly clear skies. Today is the 150th Anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase. Communities and tourism entities along the chase route from Marietta to Ringgold are hosting a variety of events and activities today and throughout the weekend.   The Great Chase Sesquicentennial CD audio tour, produced by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, invites visitors to follow the great chase, …

Weather Enjoy the sun today with a high near 75 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy skies are in for tonight, and temperature will drop to a low around 40. Headlines Job Alert: Regions Bank Teller: Looking for a job? Be sure to check out the Daily Job Alerts on Acworth Patch. Happening Historic Downtown Acworth will be transformed into an outdoor festival this weekend with more than 120 art vendors and fun activities for families. The Acworth Art Fest organized by Splash Festivals and the City of Acworth is the first large-scale art …

Weather Sunny skies are in, with a high near 74 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 43. Headlines Week in Review: BB Gun Arrests; Missing Woman: Missed a headline from the previous week? Check all the highlights in a weekly recap. Happening Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is coming to the Allatoona Theater this week. Bring the whole family for this wonderful musical performance April 12-14. Cost is $10 for regular tickets, and $8 for senior citizens and children 10 and under. Click here for …

Weather The weather will cool down a little bit today, with a high near 66, mostly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms early morning, according to the National Weather Service. Wind is between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Temperature will drop to a low around 42 tonight. Headlines Sunday Sales Revote Set for July 31: If Cobb voters again say yes, Sunday sales will start in unincorporated areas Aug. 12. Cobb Ranked 6th Healthiest in Georgia: The county dropped one spot in the 2012 County Health Rankings. Happening Acworth City offices are closed …

Weather Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day and a high near 77, according to the National Weather Service. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Low temperature is around 53, with a 60 chance of precipitation this evening. Headlines Teens Arrested in BB Gun Shooting: Acworth police arrested three men—two of them teens—who allegedly shot out the windows of more than 30 cars with a BB gun Monday evening in several parking lots in Acworth, Kennesaw and unincorporated Cobb County. Happening The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold …

Weather There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with partly sunny skies throughout the day and a high near 82, according to the National Weather Service. A 30 percent chance of rain is in for late night, with a low around 58. Headlines Chatt Tech Basketball Coach Named Region Director: David Archer is currently in his first season as assistant men’s region director of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. Happening Don't Miss This Week's Readers' Choice: Last-Minute Tax Prep: It's that time of year, and the April 17 tax deadline approaches. Vote for …

Weather A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in for the day, with a high near 83 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. There is another 30 percent chance of rain this evening, with a low around 58. Headlines Readers' Choice: Last-Minute Tax Prep: It's that time of year, and the April 17 tax deadline approaches. In the Acworth Patch Readers' Choice this week, we want to know your favorite last-minute tax preparer. Polls open till 9 a.m. Friday. Happening District One Commissioner Helen Goreham will host a town hall meeting for her constituents 7 …

Weather A hot and sunny day is in, with a high near 86 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Expect partly cloudy skies going into tonight, with a low around 56. Headlines Readers' Choices for Sweet Tea: Here are the places you said to go for the Southern nectar in Patches in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Paulding and Douglas counties. Happening The enchanting entertainment of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is coming to the Allatoona Theater this month. The Allatoona High School PTSA invites you to bring the whole family for this wonderful musical …

Weather A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in for the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight, and temperature will drop to a low around 54. Headlines UPDATE: Water Spew Causes Traffic Delays, $15,000 in Damage: A fire hydrant on Cobb Parkway was hit Thursday morning, resulting in several traffic delays and inventory damage to a convenient store. Happening Easter Bunny to Skydive into Acworth: The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Freedom Church …

Weather A sunny day is in, with a high near 82 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with partly cloudy and a low around 55. Headlines Volunteer, Win Prizes at Art Fest: Acworth Art Fest is seeking 60 more volunteers. Sign up by April 4 and win gift certificates. Happening News from the Allatoona High School PTSA: The Tom Mathis Council of the PTSA is awarding four $1,000 scholarships (one to each high school in the council). The deadline for entry is this Friday, March 30. Please click …

Weather Partly sunny skies are in, with a high near 80, wind between 5 and 10 mph and gust as high as 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy are expected going into tonight, with a low around 55. Headlines Win Tickets to 'Young Frankenstein': Acworth Patch is giving away a pair of tickets to the Mel Brooks musical. Today is the last day you can enter the contest. Hurry and get your entry in by 11:59 a.m. Happening Residents can celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase at 2 p.m. this Saturday at Kennesaw Library, 2250 Lewis St., Kennesaw. Harper …

Weather A sunny is in with a high near 77, wind between 5 and 10 mph and gusts as high as 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Expect partly cloudy skies going into tonight, with a low around 51. Headlines Easter Bunny to Skydive into Acworth: Acworth’s first after dark Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Friday. Readers' Choice: Sweet Tea in Acworth: Where's your favorite place to get a glass of that sweet Southern liquid in Acworth? Tell us in this week's Acworth Patch Readers' Choice! Happening Registration is underway for the spring season of the Horizon Baseball League. The …

Weather Expect occasional showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 75, according to the National Weather Service. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in for tonight, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Headlines Acworth Serviceman Promoted in Afghanistan: Erik Andersen of the Georgia National Guard was promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel this month in Kabul. Happening The City of Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise on March 31. The event will be held 4-10 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Acworth…

Weather A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in for this afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day and a high near 79, according to the National Weather Service. Low temperature is around 59, and there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms going into tonight. Headlines Harrison PTSA Fighting for Renovations: The Cobb school board is set to vote on the issue at today's meeting after showing division at last week's work session. Happening Readers’ Choice: Best Preschool. Which preschool is the best in the Acworth area? Vote for your favorite in this …

Weather Partly sunny skies are in, with a high near 80 and calm wind between 10 and 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 20 percent chance of showers tonight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 60. Headlines Charter Amendment Clears Senate: Georgia voters will decide whether the state can approve local charter schools. Spring Fling Winner: Bri Martelli of Norcross: Meet amateur photographer Bri Martelli, whose photo got the most votes in the Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest. Happening Residents are invited to attend the first Town Hall meeting of 2012 held by …

Weather Partly sunny skies are in today, with a high near 84 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Headlines Which preschool is the best in Acworth? Vote for your favorite in this week's Acworth Patch Readers' Choice poll. The winner will be based on the poll results and positive reviews and ratings in Acworth Patch Places. So after you vote in the poll, be sure to click on the name of the preschool above so you can give your pick a five-star rating and review. Happening Cobb Connections is…

Weather A hot and sunny day is in, with a high near 84 and wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy skies are in for tonight, with a low around 57. Headlines Vote for Your Favorite Spring Photo: Patch readers shared some wonderful photos that capture the essence of springtime. Now we need you to help us pick a winner! Once you've watched the slideshow, click "Photostream" below to identify your favorite photo, and cast your ballot. Happening The Acworth Art Fest in April will transform Historic Downtown Acworth into an outdoor festival with more than 120 …

Weather Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the day, with partly sunny skies and a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms going into tonight, with a low around 54. Headlines First African American Team Was a Hit: In 1963, black kids in Claude Johnson's neighborhood weren't allowed to play on the white baseball teams in Acworth. So, he organized the city's first African American youth ball team and the Warriors were born. Happening What: Flea Market …

Weather There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day with areas of fog early morning and mostly sunny skies for the rest of the day, according to the National Weather Service. High is near 82, and a low around 54 is expected. Headlines PatchCast: Teens Arrested After Prank; School Board OKs Layoffs Readers' Choice: Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Happening Chattahoochee Technical College will be hosting Preview Day with faculty and staff available to discuss the school's programs and offerings. In addition to information about admissions, financial aid, and …