5 Things: Free Stuff for Teachers

1. Weather. A high near 99 degrees is in for today, along with heat index values as high as 103, according to the National Weather Services. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with mostly clear skies and a low around 74.

2. In case you missed it. Cobb Animal Shelter Adopt-A-Thon: The Cobb County Animal Control kicks off its race to win the ASPCA $100k Challenge by presenting a Adopt-a-Thon on Saturday, Aug. 6, and you can help.

3. Happening. The next Cobb County Teachers' Supply Store will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at 440 Glover St, Marietta. Hours will be earlier than usual due to summer heat. Tickets will be distributed at the door on a first-come, first served basis. Teacher must present school ID or other official documentation to be admitted (e.g. letter from administrator on school letterhead, etc.). Visit cobbk12.org/teacherssupplystore/ for more information.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Keep up with what's making news in your town as well as neighboring communities. Tune in today at 6 p.m. to watch the latest Daily PatchCast with a roundup of regional headlines.

5. What about Aug. 3. On Aug. 3, 1797, William Blount of Tennessee became the first U.S. senator to be impeached.