Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Velma is an 8-month-old female black tan rottweiler available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.
The shelter now prefers that visitors book an appointment while walk-ins for stray or lost pets are welcome (1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta).
Merlot is a 2-year-old black domestic short hair cat in need of a loving home at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta.
The shelter prefers that potential adopters schedule appointments—although walk-ins are welcome—to better manage visits and staffing.
🎭 Culture
On Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Marietta History Center will hold a tombstone cleaning workshop at Marietta City Cemetery (420 West Atlanta Street).
Collections Manager Christa McCay will lead the session to teach how to clean and preserve historic tombstones, and the fee is (non-members $25, members $15) with space limited to 20 participants and weather-dependent scheduling.
🎓 Education
Most in-state students at Georgia’s public universities will pay the same tuition and fees next academic year as the Board of Regents kept rates level at 18 of 26 schools, while a few institutions saw slight fee increases.
Out-of-state students will pay 2% more and international students 3% more — reflecting a focus on affordability for local learners.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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’.
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.
Cobb Senior Services Expo
10 AM – 2 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — Explore senior services and enjoy health screenings and informative seminars.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
April 26-27 — Decatur Recreation Center — $97+ — Elevate your game with top-notch shooting drills and offensive strategies.
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.
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.
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.
Macaron Class: Brewery Baking Experience
Macaron Class — a hands-on culinary adventure — Schoolhouse Brewing — Craft beer available — Master the art of French macarons while enjoying the brewery ambiance.
Georgia Mineral Society Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
10 AM - 6 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — Explore a vast array of minerals, fossils, and jewelry at this annual gem show with fun activities and prizes.
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