Thursday, April 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Public Library announced the CCPL Perks Program on April 9, offering library cardholders a 10% discount at select Marietta Square businesses — the pilot initiative will later expand across the county. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The YMCA of Metro Atlanta will host its 62nd Annual Good Friday Breakfast on Friday, April 18 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Cobb Galleria Centre—where Gas South President Kevin Greiner will receive the Bransby Christian Leadership Award for his longtime support of the community. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Paces Mill Park, a popular part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, will reopen in May after finishing its first round of improvements. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CROFT & Associates hired Matt Kraczon as its new Business Development Manager for the Corporate Business Unit. Kraczon, who worked six years at PGAL and led several industry groups, will drive the firm's sales strategy and help expand its local projects in Cobb County. Cobb County Courier
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marietta police questioned eight people after a shooting on Wednesday night at Lakeside at Town Center Apartment Homes at 425 Williams Drive and chased a black BMW that sped away and crashed at Polk Street and Mountain View Road—inside the wrecked car officers found multiple handguns and a rifle while two people with gunshot wounds were taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. WSB-TV
- ➤ Christopher White of Jonesboro and Jeffrey Lynn West of Riverdale were accused of conspiring to steal motor vehicles from Day’s Chevrolet at 3693 Cobb Parkway NW in Acworth on Jan. 20. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new mural now welcomes visitors to the Cobb County Family Justice Center in Marietta, adding vibrant color to the facility. 11Alive
- ➤ The Cobb County Department of Transportation is proposing to eliminate the Green Circulator — a free bus loop that serves stops throughout the Cumberland area near The Battery. 11Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Highland Rivers Behavioral Health bought a nearly $1.7 million Cobb County building in Austell to house its Mothers Making A Change program, which helps low-income women with substance use disorders and their children. The agency will soon begin renovations to create a 25-bed treatment center—this comes after a state investigation found poor conditions and inadequate care that contributed to a woman's death in 2022. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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