Morning
Marietta
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fifty-eight new business licenses were issued by Cobb County from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, featuring food, personal, professional, and trade services + additional offerings that meet residents’ daily needs in unincorporated areas. The listings show steady growth in service-oriented operations. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years by launching its founder’s legacy collection offering a chance to win free food for a year, available today at all local restaurants. The promotion features nostalgic collectibles and returning retro cup and heart-shaped tray items—inviting patrons to enjoy a taste of history. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At McClure Middle School, English teacher Valerie Hodge saved a choking student in December, acting quickly to bring the emergency under control — an act that has reassured students and staff. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier published a weekend quiz asking readers to match local high schools with their mascots as part of an effort to share county history. The quiz appears in the daily email newsletter and on the Courier’s main website on Saturdays and Sundays. Cobb County Courier
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Bugs & Suds Fly Tying Social
Evening — Alpharetta Outfitters — Free entry — Gather with fellow fly-fishing enthusiasts for food and fun while tying flies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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