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Marietta
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Levi is a 10-month-old male white/tan Australian cattle dog available for adoption from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta —he weighs 32 lbs and is in cage 825—. The shelter —which prefers that visitors book appointments for pet visits though walk-ins are welcome— advises calling 770 499 4136 for more information. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has a 3-year-old brown tabby cat named Lilo available for adoption at its shelter on 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Visitors are encouraged to schedule appointments for pet visits—walk-ins and emergency cases are also accepted. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officer Dustin Krish was hit by a car on June 11 while directing traffic on Hwy. 27 and he is showing signs of responsiveness after doctors started a neurostimulant—his wife said he is coming back as he will soon move into rehab. 11Alive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 30, Lockheed Martin's board of directors approved a third-quarter dividend of $3.30 per share payable on Sept 26 for record holders as of Sept 2—this decision follows a long history of significant local employment. The Marietta facility has been a key employer since 1951 and produces the C-130J Super Hercules—underscoring its ongoing role in the region. Cobb County Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to AAA’s weekly report, regular unleaded gas in Georgia dropped one cent to $2.94 per gallon while Cobb County prices reached $2.96, and drivers should expect a price rise during the busy July 4 travel weekend (EV charging rates here average just under 38 cents per kilowatt hour). Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials held the AMC Center demolition ceremony Monday after delays—plans to redevelop the area are moving forward. 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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Cobb County International Film Festival
10 AM – 9 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check event website for details — Discover diverse independent films and engage with filmmakers at this annual celebration.
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