Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: Riding the Storm Out

Here are the five things you need to know before heading out on Sept. 6.

1. Weather. There is a 60 percent chance of rain today, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature will reach a high of 71 degrees, under mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance for some thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Tonight, there will be a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., with the low reaching 60 degrees. 2. In case you missed it. Severe weather was the story for most of north Georgia yesterday. Thankfully, Acworth did not suffer very much damage. Check out Acworth Patch's blow-by-blow coverage of yesterday's weather news. 3. Happening. Registration for Acworth Parks and Recreation youth basketball has opened. Registration fees for the co-ed 5 and 6-year-old divisions is $105, while all …

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Week in Review: July 10-16

Missed a headline? Find all the highlights from this past week in a recap.

Video－Acworth Police Named Agency of the Year: The department received the 2011 Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award from the FBI National Academy Georgia Chapter. Hinojosa Sworn in as New Superintendent: In a brief ceremony Monday morning, Michael Hinojosa was sworn in as Cobb County School District’s new superintendent. Commissioners Cut CCT Bus Routes: Due to budget cuts, the board voted unanimously to cut lesser-used bus routes 35, 65 and 70. The cuts also include the paratransit buses that follow the same routes and serve the disabled. Small Business Q&A: Baby Junction: Co-owner Linda Lane shares what it is like to run a children’s store. Acworth Student Wins National Merit Scholarship: Jason S. Johnston of Allatoona High School …

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