Good morning, Marietta.

On June 22, 2025 the Cobb County Courier moved its weekend quizzes to its main website, launching a ten-question quiz that tests readers' knowledge of local cities—links to answer keys help explain each question.

Cobb County police said a 69-year-old Atlanta man died after his gray Toyota Camry crashed into a stationary white Dodge Ram tow truck on I-285 westbound near South Cobb Drive just before 11 p.m.—the cause remains under investigation.

Cobb County licensed 51 new businesses in its unincorporated areas during the week ending June 20 + the licenses include a range of sectors such as retail, construction, and healthcare.

The new approvals show steady business growth in the region.

A republished historical article presents the 1872 act that incorporated Smyrna by defining corporate limits (one mile from the Smyrna Academy) and establishing local elections with an intendant and aldermen.

The act also restricts liquor sales without a local ordinance and sets limits on the collection of taxes.

Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits, walked twice and drove in a run as the Braves beat the Miami Marlins seven to zero on Saturday—Drake Baldwin homered and Grant Holmes pitched 5 2/3 innings as the team improved from a season low of 10 games under .500 on June 10.

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.

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.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance

7 p.m. — The Art Place — Free admission — Experience Shakespeare's whimsical tale under the stars with live music and outdoor theater.