Morning
Marietta
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thieves broke into a restaurant in Marietta months after it opened—causing $100K in damage. WSB-TV
- ➤ A thief broke into a Marietta restaurant along Franklin Gateway that was set to open this fall and caused more than $100,000 damage last Friday—police have no leads while the owner offers a $5,000 reward for information. WSB-TV
- ➤ Marietta police say that a shoplifting call from a Franklin Gateway liquor store on Sunday night will become an armed robbery case after surveillance footage shows the store manager—and his Marietta friend—held a suspect at gunpoint, leading to charges of aggravated assault, armed robbery, kidnapping and auto theft while both are held in jail without bond. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rising freshman Kari Knotts of The Lovett School quickly became Team USA’s youngest U19 volleyball player after her selection for the Pan American Cup in Kingston, where she helped her team defeat Mexico 3-0 by scoring 24 points, 19 kills, three aces and two blocks—she was named the tournament’s most valuable player. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not trying to entertain you. It's trying to educate you.
~ Bear Grylls
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