Good morning, Marietta.

On July 4, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported that boating incidents on local waterways injured 18 people, issued 22 boating under influence citations and caused two deaths, with explosions on Lake Nottely and Lake Lanier injuring seven people each, a 13-year-old suffering a leg injury from a boat propeller, a capsized vessel at Allatoona Landing, a sinking near West Point Lake where five were rescued, and an 18-year-old struck by lightning on Lake Blue Ridge (all rescued), while the agency will send another update today.

The Cobb County Courier has moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes to its main website—each quiz now has ten questions focused on topics related to Cobb County—to help residents test and build their knowledge about Marietta.

The change aims to better inform local citizens through engaging questions and follow-up learning links.

On December 5th, 1837, engineer S.A.

Long gave a report to Governor George Gilmer — outlining a plan for a railroad from the Chattahoochee River to the Tennessee line that would pass through Marietta and link to cities like Augusta and Macon. The report noted rough land and that most of the area was Cherokee land — it also mentioned crops and mines that could help new settlers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.