Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Police are investigating a crash on Bells Ferry Road—just south of Wentworth Drive—that left a 19-year-old Marietta man with life-threatening injuries after he lost control of his black 2010 Infiniti G37 around 7:03 p.m. on April 7; he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A caregiver named Deborah Greene is accused of stealing $54,000 from an elderly woman with memory loss in Cobb County—her sister discovered the funds were missing when she could not reach the victim after a medical emergency. WSB-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State legislators passed two bills that may soon give Georgia residents a one-time tax rebate and higher child care tax credits if Gov. Brian Kemp signs them; the child care credit will rise from 30% to 50% and add a $250 credit per child under six starting in 2026. Gov. Kemp must decide by May 15. 11Alive
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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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