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Marietta
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marci, a 7-month-old female merle Catahoula leopard dog, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta. The shelter prefers appointments—walk-ins welcome—and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation holds a dinner gala on Thursday, March 5 at Boxwood Social Hall in Marietta from 6 to 9 p.m. with food, music & a silent auction to support first responders, followed by a golf tournament on April 27 at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Muse began as a bartender at Atlanta Hard Cider Company and now leads the lab at the award-winning craft cidery in Marietta — a big leap in her career. Marietta Daily Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Food & Wine Festival announced The Chef’s Table Experience, an exclusive chef-driven dining event debuting later this year in Marietta. Marietta Daily Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta highlights Liana, a 2-year-old calico domestic shorthair cat weighing 7 lbs now available for adoption. Appointments are preferred for visits (walk-ins welcome) at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, with details available by calling (770) 499-4136. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Braves' spring training in North Port, Ronald Acuña Jr. said he was 200% ready for a strong season while Spencer Strider and Austin Riley reported on their training + new pitching coach Jeremy Hefner joined the team on Thursday, Feb. 12. 11Alive
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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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Ñejo Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Mayan — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant music featuring Ñejo, La Duraca & Champion Sound.
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GSO Cinema Classics: The Magic of the Movies
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Hollywood's greatest films at this special concert event.
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