Morning
Marietta
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier offers a fun quiz today on its website featuring headlines from the week ending Fri, Feb. 27 that tests your knowledge of local events + history. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to receive the daily quiz via the Courier newsletter. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Since January, the American Red Cross of Georgia has aided over 2,300 people after responding to more than 600 home fires; the group urges residents to take simple fire-safety measures to help prevent future disasters. 11Alive
- ➤ Cumberland Mall has set a curfew for anyone under 18 amid concerns of another teen takeover, with 11Alive's Chase Houle reporting live outside the mall today. 11Alive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Cantrell has been named the new chair of Cobb Chamber and will lead with a small business lens. Her passion for design, which began at age 11, is set to fuel local business development. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County issued 48 new business licenses last week, mostly to restaurants & beauty shops in unincorporated areas, signaling ongoing growth in small businesses. The licenses also cover contractor support and personal care services. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Cobb Regional Library will host Maker Madness: Keepsake Boxes at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 25 for tweens, teens, and adults to craft keepsake boxes during National Craft Month. Check the library schedule for more spring events. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta resident Glenn Gray (98) endowed a $700K nursing scholarship for KSU’s Wellstar School of Nursing to honor his late wife and son; the gift will help over 1,000 students complete their programs amid a local nursing shortage. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Ariela Vega, a junior at Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, became the first female student to win the state HVAC competition at the Georgia World Congress Center — outpacing statewide competitors in technical skill and problem-solving while inspiring peers to consider technical careers. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County and the Alzheimer’s Association will cohost a free event on Friday, Mar. 13 at Piedmont Church in Marietta + Zarine Bacon Harris will share insights on 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s as preregistration is required. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ January 2026 home sales data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor shows properties in the Campbell High attendance zone sold for between $120,000 and $1,830,000, with sale dates from Jan. 2 to Jan. 30 (details include property address, sale price, and square footage). Cobb County Courier
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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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In-Person Job Fair
1 AM – 12 PM — Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest — Free entry — Meet employers face-to-face and explore exciting career opportunities.
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Run With a Longhorn 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Kell High School — Supports the Kell High School Band program — Participate in this Peachtree qualifier and run with the community spirit.
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