Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
South Cobb Regional Library hosts two February events.
Origami Valentines, a paper-folding workshop honoring the holiday, runs Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11:00 a.m., and a Pokémon Party with battles, trades, and headband decorating is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 at 1:00 p.m.—both hosted in Mableton.
💼 Business
On Friday, Jan. 30, 95 new business licenses were issued in unincorporated Cobb County that mainly went to professional and personal services + property-related and retail operations, showing a growing market for local specialized expertise.
🎭 Culture
Stand-up comedian Kathleen Madigan will perform her Day Drinking Tour at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre at the end of February & offer local audiences live comedy.
Cobb Landmarks organized a walking tour on Sunday — the first day of Black History Month — to explore racial history in Marietta and offer residents a chance to learn about local heritage.
North Cobb Regional Library is hosting a series of themed events this February, including The Lives and Loves of the Founding Fathers on Saturday, Feb.
14 at 11 a.m., an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for tweens and teens, and a Bridgerton Inspired Ball on Friday, Feb. 20.
🎓 Education
The Cobb County Courier moved its weekend library quizzes to the main website and expanded them to ten questions to help local readers learn about libraries.
The quizzes now include links for further information.
🏥 Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food service venues inspected Jan.
23–29. Establishments like Macland Wings and More and Taco Bell scored between 73 and 100, providing a snapshot of public health standards for local eateries.
📰 Real Estate
A report on December 2025 home sales in the Hillgrove High attendance zone shows prices ranging from $230,100 to $1,200,000.
Data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor's website sorts sales by high school zones to cover the entire county.
The final stage demolition began today at Galleria Mall as part of its $190 million renovation and expansion plan — the nearby convention centre, which reopened in January, continues hosting events.
🎉 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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