Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Dio, a five-month-old male blonde pit bull terrier, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services + 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.
Appointments are preferred to help manage visitor flow, though walk-ins are welcome for those looking for a forever furry friend.
Beeper, a 3-month-old neutered male hound weighing 19 lbs, is waiting for a loving home at Cobb County Animal Services.
Pet visits are made easy with preferred appointments but walk-ins welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.
Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day is a 12-week-old male tabby/white domestic short hair residing at the shelter in Marietta and seeking a permanent home.
Visit Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive or call (770) 499-4136; walk-ins are welcome while appointments are preferred.
💼 Business
A new restaurant in Kennesaw is serving Cambodian dishes to local diners.
The venue brings a unique taste of Cambodia to Cobb County.
🎭 Culture
Backstage has compiled a list of movies & TV shows casting roles in Atlanta, including feature films, short films, & reality TV projects.
Local & nationwide opportunities offer various roles with salaries up to $8,000, inviting both seasoned & aspiring actors to explore diverse casting calls.
The Cobb Courier offered a quiz on June 10 to test local knowledge of live music venues in Cobb County, and a follow-up quiz focusing on smaller spots will come soon.
📰 Economy
The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority reported in its 2025 Annual Report that 416 events and 473,000 attendees generated a $179 million economic impact; the report highlights MLB All-Star Village and a convention center renovation that helped support 1,080 jobs.
🎓 Education
Chattahoochee Technical College received a $9,045 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support its Adult Education program + Early Childhood Care and Education Integrated Education.
The funding will help expand learning opportunities in the local area.
🏥 Health
An 88-year-old Marietta resident discovered that Medicare mistakenly recorded her as deceased instead of discharged, which canceled her health coverage.
Her family said a clerical error has delayed her rehab care & they are paying out-of-pocket until Medicare restores her benefits.
🏈 Sports
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is on the 10-day injured list after leaving Tuesday's game with a Grade 1 hamstring strain during a matchup with the Chicago White Sox in Chicago + he had a similar injury in early May.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
Marietta Independence Day Celebration
10 a.m.–10 p.m. — Marietta Square — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with festivities, fireworks, and community spirit.
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