Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Marietta.
Midwest Food Bank Georgia teams with Amazon to repurpose returned products into food, hygiene supplies and household items for families facing need — the nonprofit will use its network of 268 agencies to distribute essentials across the Southeast.
Rachel Maddox, a fourth-grade teacher at West Side Elementary School, was named Teacher of the Year at the annual awards luncheon held Wednesday, recognizing her outstanding work during the 2026 to 2027 school year.
The Cobb County Water System reported a 3,000-gallon wastewater overflow on May 26 in parts of Cobb as cleanup efforts quickly began to protect local water quality.
On May 25, the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility released wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Proctor Creek — falling short of facility standards.
Last Thursday, Cobb REALTORS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its renovated headquarters on Manget Street in Marietta.
The updated building will serve as a technology center for 2,000 realtors and the community while leaders from Cobb REALTORS and the Cobb Chamber expressed pride in its transformation.
U.S. Men's National Team began 2026 World Cup preparations at the new National Training Center in Fayetteville outside Atlanta as fans cheered a practice yesterday.
Opened three weeks ago, the facility boasts over 400,000 sqft of playing surfaces — and the team has group matches in Atlanta starting June 15.
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.
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.
Glover Park Concert Series
Free entry — Glover Park — Celebrate 40 years of music with local and national acts featuring tribute bands and more.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets start at $90 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band live in Marietta.
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