Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Simba, a 10-month-old male Labrador Retriever, is Cobb County Animal Services Shelter's featured pet, awaiting a forever home.
The Cobb County Courier highlights a female domestic short hair cat from Cobb Animal Services Shelter as their Cat of the Day, emphasizing adoption's importance for a forever home.
Security guards have been assigned to patrol Marietta and Cumberland transfer centers to enhance safety.
🚨 Crime
A 70-year-old man was arrested in Marietta for the Dec.
30 murder of Daniel Lenard Richardson, Jr., with technology and witness statements aiding the investigation.
🎭 Culture
The Marietta History Center will explore the history and impact of the last slave ships to the U.S., focusing on The Wanderer and The Clotilda, in a lecture on January 27, 2025.
The Marietta Theatre Company is set to host a limited nine-show run of GHOST: The Musical from Jan.
30 to Feb. 8.
🎓 Education
The Marietta Board of Education reelected Jeff DeJarnett as chair and elected Jaillene Hunter as the new vice chair.
🏛️ Government
Cobb County plans to opt out of Georgia's new HB 581 homestead exemption, believing its existing exemption benefits taxpayers more, with a final decision after three public hearings.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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