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Powder Springs, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Powder Springs! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know a standout neighbor? Nominate them for Powder Springs’ 2026 honor.
  • Powder Springs edge rusher dismissed by Florida State before first season

Also on today's calendar: Southern-Fried Gaming Expo and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Submit a nomination for the Citizen of the Year Awards (macon.com) — Powder Springs residents can now nominate a neighbor for the 2026 Cobb Chamber Citizen of the Year award specifically recognizing service in your community. The countywide program honors standout volunteers in each Cobb city, and nominations are open online through August 28, giving you time to spotlight someone whose efforts have made Powder Springs a better place to live.
   

• Florida State dismisses 2026 EDGE Chris Carbin ahead of his true freshman season (chopchat.com) — A former Powder Springs high school football standout, edge rusher Chris Carbin, has been dismissed from Florida State’s team before his true freshman season. The move comes amid staff changes and deep defensive-line recruiting, and FSU officials have not disclosed why he’s no longer with the program.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🆘️FOUND DOG!!!
    NO CHIP. Please help us locate the owners for this sweet babygirl!!! Please share!!! Found on Jackson way/Oakville rd Downtown Powder Springs !!!… (Nextdoor Gaydon Road)
  • Resources in Georgia for TNR and low cost spay neuter:
    https://stoppetoverpopulationingeorgia.com/resources (Nextdoor Paddocks West)
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Powder Springs. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powder Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Smyrna

  • Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, first responders to honor 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Stillfire Brewing opens 25,000-square-foot Smyrna taproom with 78 taps (prismnews.com)
  • Trusted Lawn Care Atlanta: What Your Neighbors Already Know (onpattison.com)

Ok Powder Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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