Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reed is a two-year-old white and brown basset hound weighing 21 lbs available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services (Animal ID 8958) in Marietta. The shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive prefers scheduled appointments (walk-ins are welcome when available) to better manage pet visits. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ A free pet microchipping event on April 7 was held at South Cobb Recreation Center where many pet owners lined up to get their pets chipped. Commissioner Monique Sheffield thanked the Animal Control staff for caring for the animals and offering pet adoptions. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services has Yarkona—a 3-year-old female tortoiseshell cat weighing 10 lbs—ready for adoption. The shelter accepts both appointments and walk-ins, and its online booking service is available 24/7 at its location on Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Spectators packed into Jim R. Miller Park on Friday and Saturday to watch classic rodeo competitions at the first Cobb County Pro Rodeo in Marietta. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses for 63 new businesses in unincorporated areas for the week ending April 4, 2025. The list covers a range of sectors — from office rentals to retail — and does not include licenses from individual cities. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Krimson Community Foundation honored 19 graduates of its mentorship program for young men in grades four through twelve during the Diamond Beautillion ceremony in Marietta—graduates who gained leadership and STEM skills and now plan to pursue careers in film, medicine and other fields. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 5th, Georgia lawmakers abruptly ended their session by adjourning the Senate early around 9 p.m., leaving several key bills unfinished and Capitol staff surprised—later the House passed a new budget boosting funds for schools and prisons and approved a bipartisan measure to hold out-of-state landlords accountable. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ A memorial service for Robert Storey, chief of the Cobb County School District Police Department, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Rd., Powder Springs—he died last Thursday. School officials said he was an exceptional leader—cherished by his family and colleagues. Cobb County Courier
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Sprayberry High School — Fun for the whole family — Experience the excitement of a helicopter dropping thousands of eggs for a lively egg hunt.
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Cobb Senior Services Expo
10 AM – 2 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — Explore senior services and enjoy health screenings and informative seminars.
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Flannel Nation - 90's Rock Tribute
9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience high-energy performances by Atlanta's top female-fronted 90's rock tribute band.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
April 26-27 — Decatur Recreation Center — $97+ — Elevate your game with top-notch shooting drills and offensive strategies.
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