Morning
Marietta
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Family Resources released its 2024 report, which showed that Cobb County families made over 1,200 calls each month for help with rent and shelter, and that rising housing costs forced many into unstable living conditions. In 2024, the center provided short-term housing to 64 families and helped 86 families secure permanent homes plus distributed 72,000 pounds of food at Thanksgiving to support 1,000 families. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Christian Brothers Automotive in Acworth repaired donated cars for Together with Families—a metro Atlanta charity that gives free vehicles to families in need. The charity surprised its Engagement Coordinator Halle Mickel—with a past of hardship overcome—with a new car to help her move forward. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 44 new business licenses for unincorporated areas during the week ending June 13 — cities handle their own permits. The list covers varied industries from salons to auto dealers. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Suzanne Tucker reviews 75 years of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra in Marietta and explains that its exact birthdate remains hard to pinpoint — early records are incomplete. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Kennesaw State University professor is leading a traffic study—examining speed cameras to make school zones safer. The study will provide data that local officials may use to improve traffic patterns near schools. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center earned the highest rating — three stars — in four cardiac care categories evaluated by the Society, placing it among the top cardiac programs in the U.S. and Canada. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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Build Your Own Bouquet!
1-3 p.m. — The Avenue West Cobb — Free entry — Create your own custom bouquet with fresh flowers and explore our Pressed Flower Workshop.
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First Taste and See Event
3-8 p.m. — Sweetie's Crab Shack — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable evening with local wines, seafood delights, and live music.
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