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Marietta
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta’s Glover Park Concert Series returns this spring with live music and community fun, featuring Yacht Rock Schooner in April and an A1A tribute band in May. Neighbors share food, dance, and friendly conversation — a welcoming evening for the whole community. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dodgen Middle School celebrates its 50th anniversary with 'Through the Decades' STEM Night, which will showcase hands-on science activities and historic achievements in education. The school honors five decades of fostering curiosity + innovation for future learning. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Parents in Marietta are urged to check the American Federation for Children's website to see if they qualify and to apply for the Promise Scholarship; the online enrollment is available now for interested families. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb police officer Anderson Chase Childers was posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism (North America's highest civilian honor) for his service to the community. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb Animal Services in Marietta features a 3-year-old grey tabby spayed female cat available for adoption; appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive (contact: 770 499-4136). Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ According to Cobb County Tax Assessor data, January home sales in the Sprayberry High School zone ranged from ($282K to $918K) based on local sale records. The report lists property addresses, sale dates, and sizes to guide local buyers and sellers. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ A 36-unit, mixed-income development — approved by Cobb — is set to be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity along Hiram Lithia Springs Road. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ January home sales in the North Cobb High School zone ranged from $88,000 (at 4825 Griggs St NW) to $675,000 (at 4824 Archer Pl) according to Cobb County Tax Assessor data; the report also lists sale dates, prices, and sqft for each property. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Local officials approved a new Chick-fil-A and townhome project in a busy Cobb area today — neighbors voiced concerns — and the development will bring fresh business and housing options to the community. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Atlanta Braves have launched Braves.TV, a new streaming service that will offer fans more than 140 games with no local blackouts except for national ones. The service offers season and monthly subscriptions and will be available on Spectrum and smart TVs starting March 27. WSB-TV
- ➤ The Braves unveiled new food items and seating options at Truist Park on Wed., Mar. 25, providing fans with enhanced dining and viewing experiences as part of the team's effort to update game day amenities. WSB-TV
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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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The Spongebob Musical - Youth Edition
2-4 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check website for ticket prices — Dive into an all-singing, all-dancing adventure as SpongeBob and friends unite to save Bikini Bottom from disaster!
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