Friday, March 16, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Friday, March 16.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Friday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports there's a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today mainly after 2 p.m. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 81 and a low around 57. Meet your local Patch editor today. Acworth Patch editor Angela Chao and I (Gaetana, your Kennesaw editor) will hold office hours today at Cuppy's Coffee in Kennesaw. Stop by between noon and 2 p.m. to introduce yourself, chat about the community and more. Take your kids to Touch-A-Truck this weekend. The City of Kennesaw will hold the annual event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Depot in downtown Kennesaw across from the Southern Museum. Kids of …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Thursday, March 8.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Thursday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 76. Tonight, there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation with a low around 53 and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. The Chabad Jewish Center invites community members to a Patriotic Purim celebration today at 5:15 p.m. at the Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain, located at 1127 White Circle, Marietta. Purim is the "fun" holiday celebrated by the Jewish people in remembrance of how a planned genocide of the Jews was thwarted by Esther and Mordechai. Today's events will include: To RSVP or for more information, visit www.jewishwoodstock.com, info@…
Monday, March 5, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Monday, March 5.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Monday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports there is a wind advisory in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A freeze warning is in effect from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. Today will be sunny with a high near 52 and a low tonight around 28. Kid to Kid of Kennesaw is helping the family of Jay Ingram, the Kennesaw Charter physical education teacher who died in January after being struck by a vehicle. Today, Monday, March 5, the store will donate 25 percent of all sales to Coach Jay's wife and children. There's a new business downtown. Cottontail Quilts in downtown Kennesaw will hold its official ribbon-cutting today at 11:30 a.m. Read our story on the new business …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Wednesday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports a 40 percent chance of precipitation during the day with a chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Today's high will be near 71 with a low around 52 and an 80 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms overnight. Are you a fan of Pip yet? You should be! The 19-year-old Kennesaw Mountain High School graduate will be making his second appearance on The Voice singing competition in March. He wowed all four judges with his rendition of "House of the Rising Sun" and now heads into the battle rounds. Pip sat down to chat with Patch Tuesday, and we'll have a story posted later today. We'll tweet and post the …
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Thursday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports there will be patchy fog before 9 a.m. before it gradually becomes sunny. Today's high will be around 75 with a low of 51 and a 70 percent chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms overnight. Support the Owls tonight. Kennesaw State University basketball teams face off against Belmont at the KSU Convocation Center, located at 1000 Chastain Rd. in Kennesaw. The Lady Owls tip off at 4:45 p.m., while the men's team plays at 7. In school news, the Cobb County Board of Education will holds its monthly legislative session tonight at the Cobb County School District's Central Office, starting with a public-…
Monday, February 20, 2012
There will be a City Council meeting tonight at 6:30.
Good morning, and happy Presidents Day. Here's Monday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be sunny with a high near 55. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 35. Presidents Day closures include Cobb schools, banks and post offices. But it's business as usual for Kennesaw State University, which is open for classes, and the City of Kennesaw. Trash and recycling pick-up will continue as scheduled, and a City Council meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 at City Hall. Tonight's full agenda is attached to this article. In other local government news, Mayor Mark Mathews will hold his first town-hall meeting of 2012 on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Ben Robertson Community…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Good morning, and happy Valentine's Day! Here's Tuesday's briefing to help you start your day. Fellas, here's your final reminder that today is Valentine's Day. Need some ideas? Check out our Valentine's Day Guide for easy do-it-yourself valentines, romantic restaurants and local florists. Did you catch The Voice last night? Nineteen-year-old Kennesaw Mountain High School grad Phillip "Pip" Arnold wowed all four judges with his rendition of "The House of the Rising Sun." With all four judges begging for his talent, Pip ultimately chose to join Team Adam. Great job, Pip! We'll be rooting for you here in Kennesaw! In case you missed it, a volunteer at NorthStar Church's youth group was arrested and charged with child molestation. Cesar …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Friday, Feb. 10.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Friday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 56. Tonight, there is a slight chance of sprinkles with a low around 35. As a final reminder, today is the deadline to apply for Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy's lottery. The school also announced Tuesday that the time and venue for its lottery have changed "due to the unprecedented interest" in the school. The lottery will now be held Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. You can submit an application here. The newly opened Veterans Information and Referral Office at 4315 Senator Russell Ave. in Acworth will be open from …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Thursday, Feb. 9.
In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be sunny with a high near 53 and a low tonight around 31. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the whole family. Tickets are still available for the City of Kennesaw’s ninth annual family Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 11. The "Top Hat and Tails” event will be held at the Ben Robertson Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. and feature music, crafts, food and beverages and portrait-quality photos. Advance tickets are $10 per person. Children ages 3 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the community center. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $15 based on availability. For more information, call the Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department at 770…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Here's a morning rundown of what you need to know on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Wednesday's briefing to help you start your day. In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be partly sunny, with a high near 57 and a low tonight around 32. Our Atlanta Ballet contest ends today at noon. Check here for the chance to win free tickets to the Feb. 10 performance of The Princess and the Goblin at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Looking forward to football at KSU? In the meantime, the school is building spirit with its new fight song. The song will make its ceremonious debut preceding Friday's 7 p.m. men's basketball game against Mercer. What do you think of the new song? Here's a heads up for the guys. Don't forget that Valentine's Day is fast-approaching. Check …
