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Marietta
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Cobb County can enjoy a weekend full of local events such as a BBQ festival, craft workshops, comedy shows, book clubs, art fests, and farmers markets. Events run from today through Sunday, May 10 with specific times and prices at different venues. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coca-Cola unveiled its America 250 bottle label during a plant tour on Wednesday. Local and state leaders sipped refreshments (honoring the brand’s heritage) while touring the Marietta facility. Marietta Daily Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cyber criminals hacked Canvas, the school software used by some metro Atlanta schools, and officials are investigating the breach. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta's Big Chicken Chorus celebrated 40+ years of bringing barbershop harmony to the community. The longtime group has enriched local culture through its musical performances and local events. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County Public Library invites local creators to submit artwork for its Design the Season contest to design the official Summer 26’ People’s Collection at The Cobb Library Shop; submissions are accepted until midnight on Friday, May 29 and winners will receive exclusive prize packs. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 6, 20 men underwent free prostate cancer screenings at Switzer Library (266 Roswell Street in Marietta) during the first-ever visit of the Winship Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening bus to a public library in Georgia. Marietta Daily Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mel is a female black/white pointer available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred so call 770-499-4136 for details. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center opened May 7 — the $200 million facility spans over 200 acres and features more than a dozen soccer fields to serve all national teams. WSB-TV
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Brunch With Rosie Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Third Door — Cost not specified — Enjoy an engaging live performance by the indie rock trio Brunch With Rosie in Marietta.
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Rock & Roll/Country Party with BORN READY
9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience the energetic mix of rock, country, and dance classics with Atlanta's very own Born Ready.
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A1A - The Glover Park Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Marietta Square Glover Park — No cost provided — Enjoy the official Jimmy Buffett tribute show with tropical tunes and good vibes.
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4th Annual Summer Sacks Full of Books Giveaway
12-4 p.m. — Milford Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate literacy with free books and author meet-and-greets for children grades K-12.
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