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In today’s newsletter:
How KSU’s new music therapy track could reshape arts careers locally
How a six-figure gift is filling KSU’s CARE Pantry shelves
Why a local star chose Kennesaw State for his football future
Also on today’s calendar:
Bartow Animals Deserve Better Rally
and 7 more events.
Today’s riddle:
What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday:
Cooler with showers around, with a high of 51 and low of 24 degrees.
Thursday:
Windy; mostly sunny, colder, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
Friday:
Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
News we’re reading
• Bailey School of Music Announces Music Therapy Concentration to Meet Evolving Needs of Students and the Arts Industry
(kennesaw.edu) — Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music in Kennesaw is launching a new Music Therapy concentration and an Opera minor, with applications already open. These programs aim to meet growing demand for arts-related healthcare and performance careers, creating fresh opportunities for local students and strengthening KSU’s role in Georgia’s arts, education, and healthcare sectors.
• Alumna’s donation strengthens CARE Services’ support for KSU students in need
(kennesaw.edu) — Kennesaw State students facing food or housing insecurity are getting a major boost thanks to a $145,598 donation to CARE Services, which runs the CARE Pantry on the Kennesaw Campus. The gift is already funding high-demand groceries, transportation help, and technology access, while local alumni and
Kennesaw
Excellence Society teams continue volunteering and stocking shelves to keep support strong.
• Walton’s Thorner commits to Kennesaw State
(ledger-enquirer.com) — A standout Walton High lineman, Nicholas Thorner, has committed to play defensive line for Kennesaw State, keeping his college football career close to home. His strong two-way play helped Walton reach the state quarterfinals, and he’ll now join a KSU defense that recently powered the Owls to a 10-win, Conference USA championship season in
Kennesaw
.
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Upcoming Events in Kennesaw
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Saturday January 17
Bartow Animals Deserve Better Rally
135 W Cherokee Ave, Cartersville
10:00 am
Sunday January 25
Winter Open House
1772 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062,
2:00 pm
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Other local events
Thursday January 15
Spiral Galaxy Mountain! Add a Candle
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
7:00 pm
Saturday January 17
*Marbury Event
Legacy Park , 4201 Cir , Kennesaw
9:00 am
Caregiver and Toddler Time with Cobb Collaborative
Smith-Gilbert Gardens , 2382 Pine Mountain Rd , Kennesaw
10:30 am
Girl Scout Jr Musician and Business Owner Badges
School of Rock , 1600 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW Ste 203 , Kennesaw
12:00 pm
Sip & Strokes Saturday! Add a Candle
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
7:00 pm
Monday January 19
Community Volunteer Day
Smith-Gilbert Gardens , 2382 Pine Mountain Rd , Kennesaw
10:00 am
Wednesday January 21
Kennesaw Mountain – Over and Back
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center , Kennesaw Mountain Nat’l Battlefield Pk Visitr Ctr , 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr , Kennesaw
9:00 am
Friday January 23
Date Night! Set or Solo Add a Candle
Painting with a Twist , 4290 Bells Ferry Rd Suite 128 , Kennesaw
8:00 pm
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Events Nearby
Thursday January 15
Spoons of Salt YOUTH & Parents
Spoons Of Salt Nonprofit Organization , 4929 N Main St #206 , Acworth
6:30 pm
Crown Royal Pairing Dinner
Main Street Events by 1885 Grill , 4975 N Main St , Acworth
6:30 pm
Friday January 16
Spoons of Salt Presents: Game Night!
Spoons Of Salt Nonprofit Organization , 4929 N Main St #206 , Acworth
6:30 pm
Driving Miss Daisy
Rena Henton Theatre , 4681 School St , Acworth
8:00 pm
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