Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Georgia dropped by six cents over the past week to an average of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded—thanks to lower crude oil prices and reduced demand after Spring Break. Meanwhile, nationwide EV charging rates stayed at 34 cents per kilowatt-hour—per AAA’s report. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pope High School Winter Guard traveled to Dayton+Ohio to compete at the Winter Guard International World Championships where they were named the 2025 Scholastic A World Champions. Marietta Daily Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keep Cobb Beautiful hosted its Annual Spring Recycling event at Jim Miller Park where volunteers from Osborne High School Beta Club, Kennesaw State, and other local groups helped nearly a thousand drivers with wait times under 20 minutes. The team worked with recycling partners such as Shred-It Paper Recycling and Hefty Renew Bag Program—finishing the day with Chick-Fil-A sandwiches. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and food services for the week of April 4 to April 10—Marietta eateries were among those inspected. Scores ranged from 70 to 100—with several establishments earning perfect marks. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Marietta City Council approved five townhomes on a half-acre lot just off Roswell Street — located across from the Marietta National Cemetery. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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