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Art Fest Coming to Acworth

Here are the things you need to know on Jan. 19.

Weather

The sun is out today, with a high near 56 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy skies are in for tonight, with a low around 37.

Headlines

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Happening

  • The City of Acworth Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet today at 7 p.m. at the .
  • Acworth is gearing up for the city's first ever art fest. Initiated by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority and the Acworth Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, the Acworth Art Fest will be held in historic downtown on April 14 and 15. The art fest will incorporate more than 100 art vendors and fun activities for the kids. For more information about the event please visit www.acworthartfest.com. To learn about how you can sponsor the event, contact Amanda Sutter atΒ 770-974-3112Β or asutter@acworth.org.

This Day in History

Jan. 19, 1955, President Eisenhower okayed the first television filming of a news conference.


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