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Marietta
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reeves (a 5-month-old gray/white American pit bull terrier) is featured as Dog of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta. The shelter now prefers scheduled appointments for pet visits while still welcoming walk-ins, and adoption is available at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Arlo, a 1-year-old black domestic short hair cat, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. The shelter prefers appointments+ walk-ins are welcome to help manage visitor flow. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Boy Scout Troop 22 and the South Cobb Lions Club removed 15 bags of litter from Cooper Lake Road as part of Cobb's Adopt-A-Mile program, awarding volunteers a new snack item+for uncovering unusual trash. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Power was restored at Peach Stone Independent Living after a Tuesday afternoon outage left about 300 seniors without electricity. Residents relying on oxygen and other equipment expressed fear during the blackout (claims of an unpaid bill have emerged), and officials continue to review what happened. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw State University will launch Georgia’s first bachelor of science in artificial intelligence this Fall 2026 on its Marietta campus—and online, offering hands-on projects and internships to help meet local workforce needs. WSB-TV
- ➤ Cobb County students went behind the scenes at MJ the Musical today to learn about backstage operations and the production process. The tour offered a rare opportunity to see live theater work beyond the usual audience view. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) introduced House Bill 1188, which aims to protect renters by stopping landlords in Cobb County from withholding full rent or charging hidden fees. 11Alive
- ➤ Three veterans graduated from Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Superior Court Building after finishing an 18-to-24 month program. The milestone reached 72 completions and honored Judge Reuben Green with a painted portrait and a custom embroidered streamer on the Marine Corps flag. Cobb County Courier
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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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