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Marietta
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sweetwater Mission will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, March 16 at City Club Marietta to raise funds for local families. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. + a shotgun start follows at 9:00 a.m. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026 season, starting today with Big Band & Beyond at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. The lineup also includes Mas Que Nada on Feb. 28 and youth concerts in March and May, ending on May 23. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta features Johnny, a 1-year-old male tabby (a potential forever family member now available for adoption). Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment online is preferred to ensure a smooth visit. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Buckie is a one-year-old, male, neutered brindle shepherd at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, available for adoption. The shelter prefers appointments for pet visits and welcomes walk-ins at 1060 Al Bishop Drive + visitors can use the online booking service for convenience. Cobb County Courier
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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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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.
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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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