Morning
Marietta
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 79-year-old Charles Ellis with dementia — he was last seen Saturday afternoon driving his silver Kia Optima on I-75/85 south near Highway 166. 11Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 61 new business licenses for companies in unincorporated areas last week ending June 27. The licenses covered a range of industries—from barber shops to health care—and showed steady growth in local business activity. Cobb County Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta conservation leader Jim Bearden — known as 'The Bluebird Guy' — has led a 13-year effort to protect wildlife in West Cobb and earned respect from the regional nature community. He continues to support new conservation projects and inspire local residents. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On June 29, the Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food service facilities inspected from June 20 to June 26. Scores ranged from 69 to 100 with examples including Rotana Restaurant in Marietta scoring 92 and multiple outlets earning perfect scores — indicating varying compliance levels. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Workers will begin demolishing the AMC site tomorrow to clear the 22-acre campus for a new development that will include homes and shops—plans for other amenities have not yet been disclosed. 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
Try not to become someone of success, but rather try to become someone of value.
~ Albert Einstein
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