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5 Things: ABA Needs Volunteers

Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Aug. 24.

1. Weather. Sunny skies are in, with a high near 90 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 67.

2. In case you missed it. : High school football season is kicking off this week! Fiind out what to expect.

3. Happening. Acworth Business Association is looking for volunteers to work in the hospitality booth at the annual . It is a great way to meet the locals and network. Volunteers are needed for each of the following shifts:

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Sep. 3, Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.,Β  4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Sep. 4, Sunday: noon-2 p.m.,Β  2 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Please contact Deborah Hill at 770-361-9200 or ed_deb@bellsouth.net for details.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Want to know easier ways to shop for bargains? In today's , Kelly Mieares shares her time and money saving tips on online bargain shopping.

Looking for a job? Don't miss today's , coming up at noon.

5. What about Aug. 24. On Aug. 24, 1968, France became the world's fifth nuclear power as it exploded a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific. On this day in 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit Florida, causing record damage.


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