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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Simba, a 10-month-old male Labrador Retriever, is Cobb County Animal Services Shelter's featured pet, awaiting a forever home.  Cobb County Courier
  • 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.  Cobb County Courier
  • Security guards have been assigned to patrol Marietta and Cumberland transfer centers to enhance safety.  11Alive

CRIME NEWS

  • 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.  Cobb County Courier

CULTURE NEWS

  • 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.  Cobb County Courier
  • The Marietta Theatre Company is set to host a limited nine-show run of GHOST: The Musical from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8.  Marietta Daily Journal

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Marietta Board of Education reelected Jeff DeJarnett as chair and elected Jaillene Hunter as the new vice chair.  Marietta Daily Journal

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 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.  Cobb County Courier

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.

    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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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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