Morning
Marietta
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses to 42 new businesses in unincorporated areas last week ending June 6 — cities handle their own business licensing. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals are accused of taking a vehicle left unattended on I-75—police say the incident occurred on June 8 and is under investigation. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Engineers from the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared an 1840 report in Marietta that detailed building bridges, tunnels and tracks from Atlanta to the Tennessee River—describing work that moved 250,000 cubic yards of earth and delivered over 800,000 feet of timber while facing delays from local sickness and water issues. The report also itemized costs spent so far and estimated that about $510,078 will be needed to finish the remaining grading and masonry. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta Campground will host its 187th Campmeeting from July 11 through July 20 — a long-held revival event that continues a historic summer tradition. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,000 readers attended a summer reading kickoff at Marietta’s Switzer Library on Saturday night, where the Cobb County Public Library launched its annual program — attendees enjoyed an engaging start to their summer reading. Marietta Daily Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ For nearly 50 years, gymnasts have practiced in an old purple barn off Canton Road—just northeast of Town Center mall—and the Cobb Gymnastics Team is known as a leader in inclusion. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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Open House at 166 Fender Walk
12-3 p.m. — Marvelle Townhomes — Free entry — Tour an immaculate 3-bedroom home inspired by coastal charm and enjoy light refreshments.
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East Cobb Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. — U.S. Bank-Jonathan Lyons — Free entry — Engage in networking and community building with local professionals.
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Possum Trot 10K and Fun Run
In-Person Race: 7 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Registration required — Participate in a fast and fun 10K while supporting local environmental education programs.
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Open House at Sibley Forest
1-4 p.m. — 3648 Sope Creek Farm SE — Free entry — Explore a beautiful retreat with access to nature trails in a desirable community.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Mon, Jul 7–Wed, Jul 9 — Life University — $97 entry — Enhance your ball handling and scoring skills at this high-intensity youth basketball camp in Marietta.
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