5 Things: Baseball Registration Open

1. Weather. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for this afternoon, with partly sunny skies, a high near 93, and heat index values as high as 103, according to the National Weather Service. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Going into tonight, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

2. In case you missed it. : Incoming University of Georgia freshmen receive the award for excellence in academics, leadership and community involvement.

: Learn more about this private Christian school at Harvest Baptist Church in Acworth.

3. Happening. The Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2011 Fall Baseball Season. The program is a safe, challenging and fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls age 4 to 18.

Onsite Registrations will be held at the Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. All registration fees, age group information, and additional information can be found on www.acworthbaseball.org. 

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Looking for a job? Be sure to check the latest local job alerts, coming up at noon.

5. What about Aug. 8. On Aug. 8, 1876, Thomas Edison received a patent for the mimeograph machine. On this day in 1974, President Nixon announced his resignation following the Watergate scandal.