Morning
Marietta
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb families celebrated the early arrival of 2026 on Wednesday at the Cobb County Public Library, where children chased bubbles and awaited a balloon drop. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Scooter is a 3-year-old spayed brown tabby/white cat in search of a loving home at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta. The shelter welcomes walk-ins and prefers scheduled appointments; call 770-499-4136 for details. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Metro Atlanta offers a busy weekend of events for locals. In Marietta, a free line-dancing lesson takes place at Atlanta Hard Cider Co. at 7 p.m. on Friday — and MANDY performs live at Dixie Tavern at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fox 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ferda, a black/tan German shepherd at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, is available for adoption with appointments encouraged (walk-ins are accepted for routine visits). The shelter is at 1060 Al Bishop Drive and can be reached at 770-499-4136. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor shows that November 2025 home sales in the Wheeler High attendance zone ranged from $143,500 for 1814 Ashborough Rd Unit E to $1,261,000 for 3361 Woodington Ct — the report lists addresses, sale prices, sale dates, and sqft — offering a snapshot of local market trends. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Cobb County Tax Assessor’s data shows November home sales in the Marietta High School attendance zone range from $190,000 for 1651 MASSACHUSETTS AVE UNIT 1 to $1,784,388 for 303 KENNESAW AVE — with sales spanning Nov. 3 to Nov. 26. Cobb County Courier
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Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8 PM – 12 AM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic tribute to the legendary sounds of Fleetwood Mac.
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Painting on Tap
4-6 p.m. — 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill — Ticket includes drink and supplies — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class for all skill levels.
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Bugs & Suds Fly Tying Social
Evening — Alpharetta Outfitters — Free entry — Gather with fellow fly-fishing enthusiasts for food and fun while tying flies.
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80's Tribute HOT FLASH
9:30 PM – 3:30 AM — Dixie Tavern — No Cover — Celebrate the greatest dance rock and new wave hits from the 80s.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Rumi
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