Morning
Marietta
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A driver doing burnouts in a Marietta parking lot hit and dragged 19-year-old Jeremias Perez at Westside Plaza near Powder Springs Road — Sandtown Road on Friday night, critically injuring him, and police are using video evidence to track the suspect’s silver Infiniti G35 while identifying a person of interest. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Atlanta Ballet will close its 2024–2025 season with shows that include Catch Tuplet and the world premiere Hypnagogia by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. The ballet will perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on May 9—11 with a mix of music and modern movement. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cobb schools have proposed a $1.86 billion 2026 budget that will tighten spending due to lower county tax growth—Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said there will be no layoffs but some intervention and special assignment staff will return to classrooms as positions are eliminated through attrition. The board also reinstated two Campbell High coaches after a petition and approved $450,000 for Vapor Wake K‑9 purchases—CFO Brad Johnson noted rising health insurance and retirement costs have affected the budget. Cobb County Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Sustainability Expo will be held Wednesday, April 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jim Miller Park Event Center in Marietta, where environmental educators will show how to build bee hotels and county officials will discuss sustainability plans—attendees can also view the county’s electric vehicle fleet and vendor booths featuring sustainable products. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Marietta residents can check their medicine cabinets and safely discard expired or unused prescription medications as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—an effort to reduce the risk of accidental misuse. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, the Braves beat the Diamondbacks 8—7 in 10 innings after Matt Olson scored on a wild pitch while Eugenio Suárez hit four home runs. Atlanta came back from a 6—2 deficit, and Arizona lost its fourth straight game. 11Alive
- ➤ A Campbell High School student was selected to captain a fundraising swim team that will raise money for cancer research through national nonprofit Swim Across America — he will lead the team in organized events supporting the cause. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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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.
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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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Mother's Day Canoeing Experience
Introduction to canoeing — All day — Chattahoochee Nature Center — $25 general public/$12.50 members — Celebrate Mom with a fun paddling experience for all skill levels.
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Kennesaw State Owls vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
6-10 p.m. — S. Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live baseball game between the Kennesaw State Owls and Georgia Southern Eagles.
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Yaarab Shrine Circus
May 16-25 — Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center — $10-$20 — Experience thrilling circus acts and family fun with carnival rides and live entertainment under the Big Top.
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Grease Live Performance
4 AM – 1 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively rock ’n’ roll musical Grease on stage with iconic songs and nostalgic fun.
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Open House at 2810 Stillwater Park Drive
1-3 p.m. — 2810 Stillwater Park Drive — Contact for details — Explore a spacious home in a desirable swim/tennis community with top-ranked schools.
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