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Marietta
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses for 36 new businesses late December and early January, covering sectors like healthcare & dining to boost activity in Marietta. The licenses signal a fresh wave of entrepreneurial growth as the county starts the year. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Cobb Regional Library began as a volunteer reading room on Bankhead Hwy and grew into a 20,000 sqft hub on Mableton Parkway that serves nearly 80,000 residents. It is (closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and Jan. 19 for MLK Day) and regularly hosts community programs. Cobb County Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Due to a 15% increase in beef prices, Old South Barbeque in Cobb County has had to cut beef from its menu — rising feed costs and a drop in cattle supply have pushed prices up, and officials are now seeking reforms as economists warn relief may take years. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia DOT released an updated lane closure schedule for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project, with work set from Jan. 5 — Jan. 9 on nighttime traffic routes in Cobb and Fulton counties; motorists are advised to allow extra time. 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
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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