Morning
Marietta
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 7-year-old quickly alerted his family when he saw flames in the kitchen, preventing major home damage in Cobb County — officials credit his actions to lessons from the Safety Village. Local authorities praised him for his prompt response. WSB-TV
- ➤ Nic Crews, a devoted man of faith and service, is honored today at 2 p.m. at North River Church of Christ in Marietta. An online campaign will help his wife as she prepares to welcome her third child (38 weeks pregnant). 11Alive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 7-year-old acted fast when a fire broke out at a home in Cobb County today—helping his family escape safely. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses for local ventures + including window installation, cleaning, HVAC, and food services in mid-March. Some licensed businesses are in Marietta + setting the stage for community growth and diverse services opening soon. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Cobb County judge ordered a property owner to clean up a trash-filled lot — inspected 60 times over nearly 20 years — or face jail after neighbors raised health concerns, and the owner is seeking help from his local church for the cleanup. WSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ January 2026 home sales in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone ranged from $200,000 to $1,900,000 (based on Cobb County Tax Assessor data), with the report detailing sale dates, property addresses, and square footage. Cobb County Courier
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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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To The Limit - Eagles Tribute
7 p.m. — The Drafty Dane — $ — Rock out to classic Eagles hits performed live by an incredible tribute band.
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Jazz at The Strand
4-7 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — $27-$67 — Celebrate the soulful hits of Ray Charles with vocalist Cleveland Jones and the Jazz Legacy Project.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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