Good morning, Marietta.

Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility marked 75 years of leading American aerospace work (a milestone for local industry).

The plant built air power and boosted the local economy over decades.

Marietta’s Peachtree Art Center hosts a Dad and Me Beach Sunset Painting event on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Whataburger in Marietta offers a free Kids Meal with an adult WhataMeal on June 20 and 21 for Father's Day.

Riverview Memorial Garden in Smyrna holds a rich past with graves of local residents (gospel singer Wendy Bagwell and Depression-era bandit Bagby brothers).

The cemetery, located near South Cobb Drive and Plant Atkinson, offers a quiet view by the Chattahoochee River.

Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square will host upcoming shows at 11 Whitlock Avenue SW — more details on show dates are expected soon.

The Cobb Chamber will host its 2026 Economic Development Summit on Aug.

26 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where business leaders, educators & transportation officials will review international investment, workforce readiness and infrastructure plans that drive local growth.

The Cobb Courier released a quiz on notable people buried in local cemeteries that challenges residents to test their knowledge of regional history (with updated questions and links to learn more).

The quiz, posted on June 17, offers an engaging way to explore local heritage.

A CITA student became the first female to win the national HVAC competition at the SkillsUSA Championships, marking a historic milestone for vocational education in the community.

On Jan. 22 in Marietta, the Cobb County School District sued the county for raising its school tax fee from 1.6% to 2.5%, arguing it is exempt from the state law that lets counties keep a percentage + demanding a full transfer of tax revenue.

A building on Whitlock Avenue that once housed Nik’s Place was demolished this week — making way for a planned car wash to serve local drivers.

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.

Annie the Musical

4:30-6:00 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of Annie filled with timeless songs and unforgettable characters.