Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A father was cited after his 12-year-old daughter crashed a golf cart, ejecting both her and her 14-year-old passenger. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Marietta man was arrested and charged for a December 2024 murder at a local car wash, according to police. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta School District furthers its commitment to student health by maintaining its partnership with the Georgia ACRE Collective to offer fresh, locally sourced cafeteria food. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Bells Ferry Elementary's second and third graders in Marietta will be relocated to Chalker Elementary during the 2025-2027 school years due to construction, and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of two more books from Cobb schools' libraries. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A candidate forum for Cobb County Commission District 2, hosted by Scout Troops and nonpartisan groups, will offer voters a chance to engage with candidates on January 29, 2025. Cobb County Courier
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Marietta
Morning Marietta is a community newsletter sharing current events in Marietta, Georgia. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Marietta community, and support local organizations. If you like Morning Marietta, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Marietta.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Marietta and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Marietta community.
We help people in Marietta save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Marietta, about Marietta, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Marietta
A free Marietta community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Morning Marietta. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningmarietta.com/sitemap