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Marietta
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sister of Strength and Empowerment Group promised to celebrate Georgia mother Adriana Smith's life. CEO Shirley Ware said the planned tribute will keep Smith’s memory alive—honoring her impact on the community. 11Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Cobb Regional Library will host a range of July events that include youth dance sessions and Dungeons and Dragons games along with a free family concert by Required Reeds on July 18 at 11:00 a.m.—a Tea and Talk book discussion on July 24 at 2:00 p.m. about James by Percival Everett also is scheduled. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, drivers can use a digital ID on their phones during traffic stops — though physical IDs remain required for voting and obtaining boating and hunting licenses. Law enforcement agencies must equip scanners by July 2027 to verify digital IDs. 11Alive
- ➤ At a funeral held Saturday, State Rep. Park Cannon proposed Adriana’s Law to protect pregnant patients’ rights after Adriana Smith was kept on life support until her baby was safely delivered on June 13—lawmakers will consider the bill to clarify medical decisions during pregnancy in the wake of Smith’s case. 11Alive
- ➤ Officer K-9 Argo retired on Thursday after nine years of service with Cobb County Police. Argo and his handler, Sgt. B.K. Moore, were deployed nearly 900 times+ they helped track suspects and seized more than $700,000 in narcotics and drug money. 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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