Registration Open for Acworth Get Fit 5K

1. Weather. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today, with the rest of the day expected to be partly sunny, with a high temp near 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind is between 5 and 10 mph. Going into tonight, the forecast predicts a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies and a low temp around 62 degrees.

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3. Happening now. News from the : The and the Pro Wakeboard Tour are inviting families to on May 21 for the first annual Acworth Get Fit 5K. The Saturday morning event will feature racing for children, families and serious runners at the park’s beach, where the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its action-packed festivities for everyone to enjoy. Proceeds from the Acworth Get Fit 5K will benefit the Acworth Special Needs Group and Special Needs Baseball field.

To register for the 5K, please visit www.getfit5k.com. All registered participants will receive an exclusive Acworth Get Fit 5K t-shirt, goodie bag and a complimentary ticket to the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. 

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