Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County issued 61 new licenses for small service businesses, including professional, construction, and health providers, for the week ending Friday, Jan.

16. The mix of home-based and office firms shows strong local growth as they serve neighborhood and regional clients.

Volunteer Loren Plisco led a group that, through the Stories Behind the Stars project, completed documenting the personal histories of 360 World War II fallen at Marietta National Cemetery in December 2025; the stories are now on Fold3 Memorials + Find a Grave for visitors to explore.

Seventh grader Ella Grace Beard won the district spelling bee trophy on Friday at Marietta Middle School by spelling allergenic (her winning word) correctly.

Seniors are invited to join a Cobb County Public Library program to learn cybersecurity tips that will help them stay safe online.

The session aims to boost digital skills in the community.

The Cobb Courier moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes to its website to test local knowledge on notable figures buried in county cemeteries – a fun way to learn about local history with a ten-question quiz and links for more details.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food services from Jan.

9 to Jan. 15, showing that Marietta eateries like Taqueria Tsunami and Waffle House posted high marks while some received lower scores—details that guide local diners.

The College Football Playoff national championship game is set for tonight in Miami as Indiana + Miami feature several former Georgia high school players who remind local fans of home amid a national spotlight.

Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

8 PM – 12 AM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic tribute to the legendary sounds of Fleetwood Mac.

Painting on Tap

4-6 p.m. — 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill — Ticket includes drink and supplies — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class for all skill levels.

Bugs & Suds Fly Tying Social

Evening — Alpharetta Outfitters — Free entry — Gather with fellow fly-fishing enthusiasts for food and fun while tying flies.

80's Tribute HOT FLASH

9:30 PM – 3:30 AM — Dixie Tavern — No Cover — Celebrate the greatest dance rock and new wave hits from the 80s.

Landon Talks Live

7 p.m. — The Alley Stage — $ — Experience iconic southern storyteller Landon Bryant as he shares tales from mules to vegetables in a charming, intimate setting.

Big Game Bash Atlanta

5-8 p.m. — Live! at the Battery Atlanta — $30 buckets, $5 drafts — Catch the Big Game and enjoy food and games at this festive watch party.

Love Letters in Sound: A Piano Recital

7:30-9:30 p.m. — dk Gallery — Admission required — Experience a romantic journey through music that captures love and longing by great composers.

Valentine's Day Surf and Turf Dinner

5-9 p.m. — Camps Kitchen and Bar — $45 per guest — Delight in an indulgent surf-and-turf experience featuring skirt steak and Maine lobster tail.

Wycliffe Gordon: Hello Pops!

4-5:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — $30 to $70 — Celebrate the legacy of Louis Armstrong with a dynamic performance of beloved classics and original compositions.