Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, Marietta.
Today, Highland Rivers opened a new drop-in center in Marietta that provides support services for Cobb County veterans and their families.
Cobb County issued licenses to 39 new businesses in its unincorporated areas last week ending March 28 — the list covers sectors from restaurants to auto repair.
On March 30, Commissioner Monique Sheffield hosted her annual Earth Day litter cleanup at the Walmart parking lot on the East West Connector and Floyd Road.
Over 440 volunteers—many from Keep Cobb Beautiful, Cobb Parks and Cobb DOT—helped clear debris before celebrating with food and music.
The Georgia Survivor Justice Act passed in the state House and now awaits Senate action—if approved, judges will be required to consider domestic abuse when resentencing survivors in prison who committed crimes tied to their experiences.
The law aims to give abused individuals a fair chance at shorter sentences based on the role abuse played in their actions.
Cobb County servers were restored Saturday morning after IT workers addressed outages caused by unusual activity that led them to take parts of the system offline Friday night—officials said some services may continue to be affected as evaluations proceed.
Atlanta United came from behind to beat New York City FC 4-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 30th as record-signing forward Emmanuel Latte Lath scored a late winner in the 84th minute—an own goal by Keaton Parks and a goal from Miguel Almirón helped tie the game.
East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. | U.S. Bank - Jonathan Lyons | Free entry | Engage with local professionals and expand your network at this early morning Rotary event.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
6-10 p.m. — S. Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
Atlanta Grappling & BJJ Championship
8 a.m. — Cobb County Civic Center — Registration fees apply — Compete in no-gi and gi divisions at one of the largest grappling tournaments in the world.
NAGA Atlanta Grappling Championship for Teens & Adults
10 AM – 11 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Registration required — Compete and showcase your grappling skills in this exciting championship event.
BAND-X Pop/Rock Party Band
9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Enjoy a night of nostalgic hits from the 70s to today with Atlanta's favorite party band.
Rob Platner Trio Live Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hunt House — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the Rob Platner Trio’s long-awaited album release with live music and special guests.
Open House at Heathersett Park
2-4 p.m. — 382 Leisure Court, Marietta, GA — $260,000 — Discover a chic 3-bedroom townhouse with easy access to community amenities and local attractions.
East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. — U.S. Bank — Free entry — Network with local professionals over coffee at the Rotary Club gathering.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Florida International Panthers
6-10 p.m. — S. Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an exciting college baseball matchup while supporting your chosen cause.
Atlanta Rhythm Section Concert
4-6:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — VIP Ticket Package available — Experience Southern Rock legends with hits like ‘So Into You’ and ‘Imaginary Lover’.
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