Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier highlights Mona, a 2-year-old spayed female tabby, as their Cat of the Day, encouraging adoption from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old man was arrested on charges including murder following the fatal shooting of a 59-year-old acquaintance at a Marietta car wash. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ Rodney Jerome Shaw was charged with DUI and evading police in Marietta on Jan. 5. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Audrey Moss, a Lassiter High School sophomore, receives a prestigious state award for her sports videography work. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta plans to maintain its floating homestead exemption instead of adopting Georgia's new HB 581 tax exemption, arguing it better protects homeowners from property tax increases. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County is set to hold an election for Post 5 on the Civil Service Board, with critical qualifications for candidates and voting scheduled from Feb. 24 to Mar. 28. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marietta has appointed Cameron Duke, a highly successful coach from Florida's top football classification, as its new football coach. Marietta Daily Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dancing with the Stars of Marietta: 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
The event features local community celebrities showcasing their dance talents in a competitive fundraiser at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre.
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Addison Elementary Family STEM Night
Families can engage in hands-on STEM activities that promote curiosity and learning at this community event hosted by Addison Elementary.
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