Morning
Marietta
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier features Ginger, a 2-year-old male orange tiger domestic short hair cat from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter, encouraging adoption to provide him a forever home. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Nova, a 2-year-old female red brown shepherd mix, is featured as the Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter, ready for adoption into a forever home. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County School District plans to opt out of the HB 581 homestead exemption to protect educational funding, joining other local entities in this decision. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Sawyer Road Elementary School won first place at the Marietta City Schools Helen Ruffin District Reading Bowl. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of two books, 'Triangles' by Ellen Hopkins and 'A Stolen Life' by Jaycee Dugard, from school libraries due to sexually explicit content. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw plans to opt out of the HB 581 homestead exemption to maintain its more beneficial floating homestead freeze, involving three public hearings before the state deadline. Cobb County Courier
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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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