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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Dancing With the Stars Marietta' event in 2025 will support the Georgia Metro Dance Theatre with a night of dancing by community celebrities at the Strand Theatre. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Big Dave's Cheesesteak plans to reopen after a water main break last summer affected hundreds of small businesses. 11Alive
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier highlights a male tabby domestic short hair cat up for adoption, promoting the importance of adopting pets into permanent homes. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier highlights a male hound named Kinkaid from Cobb Animal Services Shelter as its Dog of the Day, emphasizing adoption to find him a permanent home. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Following a self-inflicted shooting at Lindley Middle School, Cobb County is seeking policy changes to prevent guns from entering schools and protect students. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bo Jackson voluntarily relinquishes a $21 million judgment against relatives he accused of trying to extort him, following a private agreement. WSB-TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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