Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
Good morning, Marietta.
💼 Business
Hartsfield-Jackson reported 582 flight cancellations and 89 delays by 10:45 a.m. Jan.
31 amid a Georgia snowstorm, with Delta flights (over 450 canceled) hit hardest; the disruption added to delays from last week's ice storm.
🎭 Culture
Black History Month begins today in Cobb County and local venues will host exhibits, lectures and films — events that highlight African-American history and cultural contributions.
Marietta residents can plan to join these celebrations to honor community heritage.
🎓 Education
West Cobb Regional Library will host Hoppy Valentine’s Day Eve on Friday, Feb.
13 at 10:00 a.m. where toddlers learn about rabbits through crafts and a photo booth featuring rabbits from Plant + Peck. Tweens and teens can pick up Valentine’s collage bookmark kits starting Monday, Feb. 9.
Mountain View Regional Library in Marietta will host diverse events this February, including toddler storytime on Tuesday, Feb.
3 at 10:30 a.m. and a LEGO-building workshop (for children 5-12) on Monday, Feb. 16 at 2:00 p.m., along with tech help and yoga sessions for adults.
🏛️ Government
Georgia DOT announced temporary lane closures for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project starting Monday, Feb.
2 until Friday, Feb. 6 — drivers should expect delays as crews work on ramp upgrades and lane widening.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency urged Marietta residents to insulate pipes and let faucets drip to prevent bursts during subzero temperatures.
The advisory aims to keep homes safe as freezing weather continues.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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