Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta highlights SKY, an 8-week-old cream/white hound puppy available for adoption, and pet parents can book appointments or visit walk-ins at the shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive — call 770-499-4136 for more details.
Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta invites pet lovers to meet Honey, a spayed, 5-month-old Siberian husky weighing 25 lbs at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be assisted (booking available online 24/7).
Barnes & Noble near Cumberland Mall is set to close on Aug.
19 after a 30-year run, drawing crowds with deep discount sales. RaceTrac purchased the building and will open a new RaceTrac station — and a Potbelly Sandwich Shop at 2952 Cobb Parkway — to serve the community.
Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta invites pet lovers to adopt ALLY, an 8-week-old, 2-lb black/white kitten at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.
Appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome, and shelter staff can assist at (770) 499-4136.
MUST Ministries will serve nearly 7,000 children with its Summer Lunch program this summer.
The initiative fills a nutritional gap for kids who rely on school meals + supports families in need.
💼 Business
Authority Brands announced Tuesday that it will move its Franchisee Success Center headquarters to a 48,000 sqft facility at 200 Galleria Parkway in Cobb County—bringing 390 new jobs and a $13 million investment to the region.
🎭 Culture
The Gateway Marietta CID and city officials will host an art event on Thursday, June 4 at Franklin Gateway Sports Complex.
Community groups + schools will join to paint a four-foot soccer ball sculpture that will become a lasting public art piece along Franklin Gateway.
Tom Rowland has been promoted to managing director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority.
He will oversee daily operations and strategic planning at the 2,750-seat venue (opened in 2007) in northwest Atlanta.
📰 Economy
Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Authority Brands will set up its Franchisee Success Center in Cobb County, creating 390 jobs as its new corporate headquarters for home-service brands.
The move signals further investment and growth in the area.
🎓 Education
Rachel Lee, a junior at Walton High School in Marietta, won her third Grand Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, a world-renowned pre-college STEM competition.
Her achievement highlights local success in science and innovation.
📰 Lifestyle
Hamp and Harry’s at Marietta Square is hosting a summer pop-up experience called Destination: A Passport to Adventure — inviting diners to sample dishes inspired by Bali, Thailand, Montauk, and the Amalfi Coast.
The event offers a twist on the local favorite’s menu and runs during regular business hours today.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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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