Morning
Marietta
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 10th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Walk/Run, hosted by the Marietta Police Athletic League, will start at 8 a.m. on March 21 at Marietta Square at 75 East Park Square. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has featured Ashton, a 2-year-old grey domestic short hair cat in need of a loving home; the shelter now prefers appointments + welcomes walk-ins for pet adoptions at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cobb-based Delta Community Credit Union invites students to apply for its 21st Annual College Scholarship Program, offering up to $25,000 — applications open on Feb. 1. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Forty alumni were named today to the KSU Alumni Association's 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026. Selected through a competitive process that drew over 450 nominations in Fall 2025, the honorees represent fields such as business, education and public service—with several from the Marietta campus. Cobb County Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Water System reported a 230+gallon wastewater sewer overflow on Jan. 30, and officials are reviewing the incident to ensure proper response measures are in place. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide emergency on Friday as a winter storm will bring snow, bitter cold, and dangerous travel conditions across the region. The state is pre-treating roads and will keep the order active until Feb. 6 + urging residents to drive safely. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Cobb County Board of Education chair pushed back today against lawmakers condemning district threats amid student walkouts, stating that the measures aim to balance safety and discipline. Further details will be shared as the conversation continues. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cobb & Douglas Public Health celebrated its 2024-2025 CHIP Partnership Grant recipients who supported projects like community gardens, home safety, vision care, and youth mental health and announced new 2025-2026 winners including local libraries and family services to improve community health in Cobb and Douglas counties. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ranch is the Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day at Cobb Animal Services in Marietta. The 5 month old, 42 lb male white labrador retriever awaits adoption with walk-ins or scheduled appointments at 1060 Al Bishop Drive (call 7704994136 for details). Cobb County Courier
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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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Who Killed the Love Interest? Murder Mystery
7-8:30 p.m. — A Better Today Books & Boutique — All ages welcome — Solve a murder mystery and enjoy a night of fun and literature with fellow book lovers.
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Mothers Finest Concert
8:00–10:00 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying funk and rock fusion of Mothers Finest.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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