Morning
Marietta
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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
- ➤ Nearly 300 Delta passengers spent the night on board two international flights that diverted on April 10 due to severe weather in the Peach State. Delta said officials worked for hours in Montgomery to secure customs clearance so the flights could resume for Atlanta early Friday. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Cobb Antique Mall hosted its grand reopening celebration on Saturday, April 12 and welcomed shoppers to its renovated 46,000-square-foot venue at 2800 Canton Road—where they found a day-long sidewalk sale with up to 50% off deals and live Elvis tribute performances starting at 1 p.m. Fox 5 Atlanta
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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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