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Marietta
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Switzer Library will host Dino Day for children on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. with crafts, games, and activities, while a Sensory Friendly Movie Monday kicks off on June 1 with We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Today in Marietta, 107-year-old Charlie Duncan, Georgia’s oldest WWII veteran, celebrated his birthday. He has lived through wars, the Great Depression, and major shifts in technology and rights. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses from May 26 to May 29 — covering restaurants, healthcare, retailers, and professional services — with several granted for businesses in Marietta. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local students earned multiple academic honors this Spring-2026, with Naomi Bowman recognized on the Dean’s List at Lebanon Valley College and many Marietta-based students named to President’s and Dean’s Lists at colleges including Georgia College and State University and Jacksonville State University. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Yesterday, Cobb County Courier published a daily quiz about Vinings to test residents' local knowledge and to share answer links for more information (designed to educate and engage locals). Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Wheeler High School graduate Hayden Hamilton has been accepted to West Point — following in her parents' footsteps — and credits her favorite school mantra for building her confidence. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier ran its weekly quiz on May 30 — testing local news knowledge on headlines, government, schools and community events. Readers were encouraged to look up answers to learn more about how their community works. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Cobb County commissioners discussed housing, workforce readiness, and the county’s role in economic development when consultants presented the near-final draft of the first economic strategy meeting in Marietta, which may lead to new initiatives. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Churches in metro Atlanta now host blood pressure monitoring stations to help residents check their health when doctor visits are hard to access. The initiative, led by Wellstar Health System + local public health partners, works to bridge gaps in community healthcare. WSB-TV
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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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Glover Park Concert Series
Free entry — Glover Park — Celebrate 40 years of music with local and national acts featuring tribute bands and more.
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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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