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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Town Center Community is celebrating its bikeshare program’s 10th anniversary at EcoFest today at Town Center at Cobb—after nearly 100,000 rides and a decade of trail adventures. The six-month event series—featuring sweepstakes, pop-up activations and free merchandise—will run through October while the program continues to offer rides on 45 bikes at six stations.  Cobb County Courier

BUSINESS NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Georgia lawmakers passed a law making cornbread the official state bread — the House adopted the law on February 26 and the Senate passed it on April 2. This move honors the food's deep roots in indigenous and Black culinary traditions as a cherished part of Georgia heritage.  11Alive

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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’.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Rotary Club Networking Event

    12:00 – 1:30 PM — Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and build your network in Cobb County.

    Wed, 4/30/25

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  • Ray Howard Band: Earth, Wind & Fire Experience

    8-9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the vibrant tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire's timeless musical legacy.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • 80's Pop/Rock Tribute - Flux Capacitor

    9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Dance the night away with Atlanta's Original 80's Pop/Rock Party Band performing all the iconic hits.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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