Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Marietta resident Marge Hatcher celebrated her 107th birthday with family, friends, local firefighters & deputies at Canterfield at Kennesaw.
The lively event featured music, dancing and shared memories that honored her lifetime of kindness and community spirit.
Georgia is a six-month-old white Great Pyrenees in active care at Cobb County Animal Services located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.
The shelter advises scheduling appointments for pet visits (walk-ins are welcome) to ease staff management.
Marietta residents can enjoy several community events this weekend.
Today, the Ultimate RV Show at Cobb Convention Center, the Square Art Walk and a tribute show at Strand Theatre add to local culture — Saturday brings markets, a Victorian wedding and comedy session while Sunday offers museum tours and a classic film screening.
🎭 Culture
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive) is hosting several programs in February.
Local residents can attend these events to learn about the park's historic significance.
Marietta’s Theatre in the Square kicks off its 10th Anniversary Season with the musical revue 'Ain’t Misbehavin’' (a high-energy tribute to jazz star Fats Waller) that runs from Feb.
13 through March 1 at 11 Whitlock Ave.
📰 Economy
A KSU economist reported that growth in 2025 exceeded expectations amid inflation and trade concerns & a cooling labor market, but he forecasts slower growth in 2026.
Local businesses may watch these shifts as they plan for a changing market.
📰 Lifestyle
Rosapea is a 3-month-old female tabby kitten now in the shelter at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.
Appointments for pet visits are preferred (online booking is available 24/7) while walk-ins are welcome.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Stutzmann Conducts Beethoven
8 p.m. — Atlanta Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Atlanta Symphony debut of acclaimed Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performing Beethoven's powerful concerto.
Tritt Trot Fun Run
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Elizabeth Porter Park & Sprayground — Entry fee varies — Join in the community spirit with a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run for all ages in Marietta.
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