Things You Need to Know Today

Celebrate Earth Day and Go Green

Here are the things you need to know before heading out the door on April 22.

1. Weather. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today, with cloudy skies and a high temp near 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Southeast wind is between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Going into tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 58 degrees. Sunny weather is in for this weekend, with high temps in the mid-80s. 2. In case you missed it. Get Out: Dance Concert, Summer Camp Registration: Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Check out our weekend planner for ideas. House Hunt: Open Houses Around Acworth: Each Thursday we preview the homes you can tour this weekend. Check out the House Hunt feature for …

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Things You Need to Know Today

"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 …