Morning
Marietta
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local after-school music program in Marietta is holding a 24-hour fundraising concert Sunday to fund an international trip for students to perform in England. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier launched a quiz on the City of Marietta that challenges residents to test their local knowledge and explore links for answers & context, encouraging education and community engagement. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 52 new business licenses last week, covering restaurants, retail, contractors, medical offices, and nonprofits. The licenses, finalized for the week ending March 13, serve Marietta (and nearby communities) and support local business growth. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marietta residents are advised to prepare for tornado warnings by choosing a safe spot (like a basement or small interior room) and keeping an emergency kit nearby. The National Weather Service recommends staying away from windows and mobile homes to reduce injury from flying debris. 11Alive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Tax Assessor’s data shows January 2026 home sales in the Lassiter High School zone — prices range from $429,000 to $1,950,000 with sale dates and square footage provided. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ According to data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor (details), January 2026 home sales in the Marietta High School zone ranged from a low of $145,000 at 2185 Surrey Ct to a high of $1,700,000 for 161 Blair Valley Dr, with each sale listed by date and square footage. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw State, seeded 14th, will face Gonzaga, a 3-seed, on Thursday in Portland, Oregon for the NCAA Tournament as fans eagerly await the matchup. The team hopes to pull off a major upset + make history in the tournament. 11Alive
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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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FLUXCAPACITOR Atlanta's Original 80's Tribute
9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Dance the night away to all the iconic 80's hits with Atlanta's beloved pop/rock party band.
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Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience
8-11 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check for ticket pricing — Rock out to iconic AC/DC hits performed live by a dedicated band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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