Morning
Marietta
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marietta's Cobb County Animal Services features Pudeah— a 3-year-old male grey/white American pit bull terrier— as today's Dog of the Day available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. The shelter prefers appointments to keep visits smooth—call 770—499—4136 to schedule your visit. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new podcast examines the 1974 tunnel burglary at a Marietta bank — drawing a parallel with a legendary World War II breakout when Allied soldiers tunneled more than 300 feet through Polish soil. The program reveals fresh details that explain how both events have captured history. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Transportation will restore 24/7 HERO operations on July 1 so drivers can get help anytime along nearly 400 miles of highways. The change follows new recruitment and training efforts (to fix past staffing issues) and aims to ease delays (especially during busy travel weekends). Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ City officials declared the $22M Fairground Street renovation complete Friday after a 20-year-long effort in Marietta, marking the final phase of the project. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County's 911 Center in Marietta now uses AI-powered training software—GovWorx CommsCoach—to help new dispatchers practice high-pressure calls. The tool simulates realistic scenarios so trainers can guide recruits before they take live calls. WSB-TV
- ➤ Georgia laws allow fireworks on July 3rd and 4th from 10 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. while the Marietta Fire Department bans their use on roadways, in parks, historic sites, near hospitals, and key facilities — Georgia Code makes it a misdemeanor to use fireworks while under the influence and lets local governments impose additional restrictions near horse facilities. 11Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr will compete in the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on Monday, July 14 — he has hit 9 home runs this season and returned from a torn ACL last May. 11Alive
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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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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.
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Back to School Cobb Talent Showcase
10 AM – 1 PM — Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center — Free entry — Show off your talents at this fun community event and shine bright before school begins.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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