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City Council Meeting, New RaceTrac

Here are the things you need to know on Jan. 5.

Weather

A sunny day is in, with a high near 54 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected be mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Headlines

Happening

  • RaceTrac on Glade Road has its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Acworth city officials including Mayor Tommy Allegood are expected to attend.
  • Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the City Hall.
  • Ladies on the Go networking group, a free organization for women in business to connect with others, will meet from 7-8 p.m. today. The Group holds a monthly evening meetings the first Thursday of the month. For more information visit www.ladiesonthego.org or email Carol Storey at carol@ladiesonthego.org.

This Day in History

  • On Jan. 5, 1896, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen was reported to have discovered X-rays.
  • On this day in 1972, President Nixon ordered the development of the space shuttle.


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