Morning
Marietta
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities has opened online applications for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade on July 4, part of the semiquincentennial celebration, inviting local groups to participate with entries due by 5 p.m. May 31. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 1911 article reveals that Belmont Farm spurred Smyrna’s growth by building a thriving poultry industry near the town. Managed by Loring Brown, the farm transformed once poor land into a successful chicken operation that boosted local development. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta entertainer Joey Thurmond will bring a Las Vegas-style benefit show with the Select Orchestra at Theatre in the Square this April to support ALS Georgia. Performances are scheduled for Apr. 1 at 12 p.m., Apr. 3 at 8 p.m., and Apr. 4 at 2 and 8 p.m. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta Middle School hosted its annual Sneaker Ball Saturday night when students traded backpacks for bow ties and dresses during a free spring dance organized by the Parent Teacher Student Association. Marietta Daily Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Tax Assessor records show that home sales in the Osborne High School zone in January 2026 ranged from $109,000 to $425,000, listing addresses, sale dates, prices, and sqft details (from properties like 2615 Windage Dr and 1315 Old Coach Rd). This report offers local insight into market trends. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ January 2026 home sales in the McEachern High attendance zone were detailed in Cobb County records, showing prices from $140,000 (3519 TEN OAKS CIR) to $875,000 (5809 WARREN FARM RD) with sale dates spanning early to late in the month. The report helps local homebuyers. 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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