Morning
Marietta
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews from Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries continue cleanup along Wicker Wood Place in Smyrna after Friday’s train derailment — a CSX spokesperson said no hazardous materials were released, no injuries occurred, and although some rail cars still sit off the tracks, trains continue to pass. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shake Shack will open a new restaurant at The Battery Atlanta later this year that will feature a bar with cocktails, classic drinks and local craft beer. The company will also launch its second U.S. support center in a 25,000-square-foot suite at Two Ballpark Center—supporting its 336 restaurants and roughly 13,000 employees. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred on May 11, 2025, about 13 miles southeast of Greenback in East Tennessee — residents in Cobb County felt the tremor as several southeastern states experienced the shaking, though no damage was reported. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 42 new business licenses for unincorporated areas for the week ending May 9th — licenses issued by cities are not included. Cobb County Courier
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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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Mandi Strachota Live Performance
9 PM – 3 AM — The Third Door — Cocktails available — Enjoy soulful originals from Atlanta's own Mandi Strachota trio.
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Dream Home Open House in East Cobb
5-7 p.m. — 2210 Spear Point Dr — Free entry — Discover a stunning contemporary home in a vibrant community with luxury features and a backyard oasis.
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Virtual Senior Living Awards Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2299 Goodrum Ln, Marietta, GA — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities recognized for their exceptional care and vibrant activities.
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East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. — U.S. Bank-Jonathan Lyons-Mortgage Loan Officer — Free entry — Network with local leaders in a community-focused breakfast event.
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Lavender Festival 2025
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Barrington Hall — Free entry — Celebrate the return of this beloved annual festival with arts, crafts, and local wellness products.
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East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. — Rotary Club (East Cobb-Marietta) — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and enhance community networking opportunities.
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