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April Fools' Day, Sunny Weekend, Horizon Kickball Registration Open

Here are the things you need to know before heading out the door on April 1.

1. Weather. There is a chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of sprinkles between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The rest of the day is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 63 and calm wind between 5 and 10 mph. Gusts can be as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent, according to the NWS. Going into tonight, there will be a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2a.m., with a low around 43. Beautiful sunny weather is in for this weekend, with a high near 67 on Saturday and 75 on Sunday. 2. In case you missed it. School Board Chair Recovering from Heart Attack: Cobb County Board of Education Chairwoman Alison Bartlett is reportedly recovering and doing well after …

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City to Hold Town Hall Tonight

Here are the things you need to know before heading out the door on March 30.

1. Weather. There will be showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high temp near 60 degrees and wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent, with possible rainfall amount between three quarters and one inch. Going into Wednesday night, scattered showers are expected after 2 a.m., with a low temp around 48 degrees and north wind between 5 and 10 mph, according to the NWS. 2. In case you missed it. Cobb County School Board Members Called to Appear Before Grand Jury: The Cobb County grand jury sent a request to meet with all seven members of the county’s Board of Education on April 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Grand Jury Room at 10 East …

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Registration Open for Horizon Baseball League

Here are the things you should know before heading out the door on March 25.

1. Weather. Sunny weather's in for today, with highs in the upper 60s and winds between 5 and 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Going into tonight, it will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers after midnight and lows are around 50. This weekend is expected to be wet, with a 70 percent chance of rain and highs in the lower 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout Saturday, and some thunderstorms may be severe, according to the NWS. 2. In case you missed it. Viewfinder: Allatoona Rolls over McEachern: Allatoona varsity boys' lacrosse team played McEachern at home field this week. The Bucs' offense featured 10 different players who scored. Casey Harris scored five times while Tyler DeFine and Ryan Tesler …

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College Visits at North Cobb High School

Here are the things you should know before heading out the door March 23.

1. Weather. Areas of fog are expected before 8am, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. High temp is near 77 degrees, with southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph. Going into tonight, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Temperatures will drop to around 50 degrees. Sunny weather is in the forecast for Thursday, according to the NWS. 2. In case you missed it. Acworth Serviceman Participates in Cobra Gold Overseas: For the son of an Acworth couple, providing humanitarian aid, civic assistance, and military training to a country known for deadly cobra snakes, Buddhist temples, and shrimp pad Thai, was …

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"Jail and Bail" to Support Georgia Special Olympics

Here are the things you should know before heading out the door March 21.

1. Weather. Dry weather is in for today with partly sunny skies and a high temp near 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind between 5 and 10 mph is expected. Going into tonight, there will be a low around 53 degrees. 2. In case you missed it. Missed a headline this week? Find the recap in Week in Review. Whiz Kid: Gianna Romero: This past week's Whiz Kid is Gianna Romero, who plays classical piano and is an accomplished singer at the age of 15. She advanced to District Honor Chorus last semester. 3. Happening now. The Acworth Police Department will be hosting a "Jail and Bail" fundraising event on April 1 to benefit Georgia Special Olympics. Citizens can apply for a "warrant" to have an individual "arrested" by …

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Beach Weather in the Lake City

Here are the five things you need to know before you head out the door March 18.

1. Weather. It's time to bring the shorts and T-shirts out of the closet and maybe head down to Acworth Beach for a bit of sunbathing. We're in for a beautiful Friday with a high around 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 48. The only downside is that this was supposed to be a day off for Cobb County students; instead, they'll be in class to make up for the snow and ice of mid-January. 2. In case you missed it. Last night saw an emotional meeting of the Acworth Board of Aldermen. Several local heroes were honored, with stories that brought some to tears. An amendment to the fiscal 2011 budget to reflect the actual costs of work done so far met passed 4-1. Dining at Waterstone …

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Life in a Post-SPLOST-Vote World

Here are five things you need to know before you head out the door March 16.

1. Weather. If you wake up before 8 a.m., expect to deal with some patchy fog, according to the National Weather Service. After the fog burns off, expect cloudy skies with a high of 65 degrees. Tonight, the temperature will fall to 39 degrees. 2. In case you missed it. SPLOST Squeaks to Victory: Yesterday, Cobb County voters approved a four-year extension to the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax by only 79 votes. Patch had blow-by-blow coverage of the vote tallies, and arguments for and against extending the tax. Acworth Mom Wins Collegiate Award: Shontelle Hughes, an Acworth single mother and accounting student at Chattahoochee Tech, has won the school's prestigious Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), which honors …

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The Ides of March Have Come ...

Acworth Patch has the five things you need to know before you head out to work or the polls today, March 15.

1. Weather. Today's high temperature is expected to be 64 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, and it's supposed to be mostly cloudy. There is a 60 percent chance of rain, with a thunderstorm possible before 2 p.m. Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of rain before 8 p.m.; the low is expected to be about 40. 2. In case you missed it. Today Acworth and all of Cobb County will head out to the polls to vote on the extension of the Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax. If you're still unsure of the details of the tax and what folks are saying about it, check out these Patch articles: 3. Happening now. Apart from the SPLOST voting, which runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Acworth Police Department is hosting another of its …

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Get Ready for a Rainy Monday

Five things you need to know before you leave the house March 14.

1. Weather. Today will be warm, with a high temperature approaching 73 degrees, but bring an umbrella when you leave today. There is a 30 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Winds will be from the south between 5 and 10 mph. There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, especially after 8. Tonight's low will be around 50 degrees, while southeast winds will blow around 5 mph. 2. In case you missed it. 6,522 Votes Cast in SPLOST Election: Thanks to everyone who voted early on this crucial Cobb County issue. If you didn't vote early, the polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check with Acworth Patch for polling places and local projects…

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Make Prom Affordable for Everyone

Here are the things you should know before heading out the door Mar. 11.

1. Weather. Today is sunny with a high temp near 55 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Northwest wind is between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Going into tonight, there will be a low temp around 34 degrees and west wind around 5 mph. Sunny weather is in the forecast for this weekend with high temps in the high 60s. 2. In case you missed it. Patch Picks: Summer Camps: Get a head start on summer fun with these great local summer camps for your kids. Check out this week's Patch Picks for details on registration. Get Out: Cowboy Gathering, Baseball League Registration: Does making Saturday plans feel like working for the weekend? We're here to give you a day off on your day off. Check out our weekend planner 'Get…