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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Cobb Collaborative has scheduled Resiliency Week for February 3-7, featuring workshops and training to promote mental resilience through various programs.  Cobb County Courier
  • The Cobb County Courier features Bella, a young black labrador retriever from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter, seeking a permanent home.  Cobb County Courier
  • A historic home in Cobb County, significant as a Civil War site, is for sale for $1, contingent on the buyer relocating and preserving it.  Fox 5 Atlanta
  • The Cobb County Courier highlights PomPom, a 2-year-old male grey domestic short hair cat available for adoption at Cobb Animal Services Shelter.  Cobb County Courier

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Georgia braces for a winter storm with expected snow, sleet, and freezing rain affecting Cobb County and surrounding areas from Friday morning to Saturday morning.  Cobb County Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Marietta's Fire Station No. 1 improves response times with technology that turns traffic lights green for first responders, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency.  11Alive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Honest Fox Comedy Festival 2025

    The Honest Fox Comedy Fest returns for its second annual event at The Alley Stage, showcasing a lineup of rising comedy stars for a weekend of live taping.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • 70s vs 80s Battle of the Bands Dance Party

    A family-friendly dance party at Glover Park Brewery featuring a battle of the bands showcasing hits from the 70s and 80s, complete with a costume contest.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Guardians of the Jukebox: 80's Double Header

    Experience the ultimate 1980s time machine at Guardians of the Jukebox, featuring music and entertainment from the iconic decade.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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