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5 Things: Allatoona Homecoming Week
Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Oct. 12.
1. Weather. There's a 30 percent chance of showers this morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 75, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS predicts a 20 percent chance of showers tonight, with a low around 59.
2. In case you missed it. Patch Blog: Halloween Decorating Ideas: Fall is a very entertaining time of year. Decorating for Halloween can be something for the entire family to enjoy together.
3. Happening. This week is 's Homecoming week. A Bonfire and Car Smash event is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and the Buccaneers will take on Cedartown in a homecoming game Friday evening from 7:30.
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4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Have you ever been called for jury duty? Well, one Acworth mom has. Find out what it is like to be selected as a juror and why she thinks it is an important civic duty, coming up at 11 a.m. in this week's .
5. What about Oct. 12. On Oct. 12, 1964, The Soviets launched Voskhod I, the first space capsule to carry three people into orbit.
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