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Marietta
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb Antique Mall in Piedmont Village will host its Spring Eggs Stravaganza (featuring a hidden egg hunt, sidewalk sale and donut truck) on Saturday this Easter weekend. The 46,000 sqft mall, which reopened last year, shows vibrant vintage finds and record vendor sales. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Acadia, a 9 week old spayed white and black brindle labrador retriever from Cobb County Animal Services, is ready for adoption in Marietta. Visitors can schedule a pet visit or walk in at 1060 Al Bishop Drive following the new appointment policy; for questions, call (770) 499-4136. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Marietta woman died in a fatal zip-lining accident in Puerto Rico+ her family is working to return her remains to Georgia by today to arrange the funeral. Fox 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charles D. Switzer Library is hosting National Poetry Month events in April, including a Poet-Tree open from April 1 and a workshop titled Context and Connections on April 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the library. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta has launched a year-long celebration with events, exhibits, and festivities to mark America’s 250th anniversary, inviting residents to explore local history across multiple venues. The festivities will run throughout the year. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Jess Self’s textile installation Celestial Perspectives will open on Saturday, Apr. 11 at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art at 30 Atlanta Street SE; the museum will host an opening reception from 6 - 8 p.m. with complimentary hors-d'oeuvres. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher April Burnette, who taught for 11 years at Burnette Statham Elementary, died Thursday, Apr. 2 (after battling cancer). WSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb Animal Services in Marietta features Theo, a 3-year-old neutered male cat with a black and white coat, as its Cat of the Day. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome at its facility on 1060 Al Bishop Drive (call 770-499-4136 for details). Cobb County Courier
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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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Aladdin: A Magical Journey
4-6 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Aladdin as he discovers magic, destiny, and the true essence of self.
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