Morning
Marietta
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State and local law enforcement in Georgia will start Operation Southern Slow Down on Monday to target speeders and aggressive drivers on major highways, and the campaign will run until July 20. Officials said last year's operation resulted in 12,544 citations + 446 DUI arrests as part of efforts to cut dangerous driving. Fox 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park — located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive — will host several programs in July. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta Police Department held a pinning ceremony on July 8 at 9 a.m.—Gretchen Ingram was promoted to Major and praised for over 25 years of service as 50 family, friends, and colleagues attended the event. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Dr. Heavenly—dentist and reality TV star—announced her campaign for District 93 in the Georgia House, starting her bid to represent her community in the upcoming election. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dakota, a 1-year-old tan labrador retriever weighing 47 lbs, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta (1060 Al Bishop Drive). Interested adopters should schedule an appointment online or call (770-499-4136) to meet this loving pet. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 95th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard, will be held at Truist Park at The Battery in Cobb County on July 15—pre-game festivities begin July 9 and FOX 5 Atlanta will air the game at 8 p.m. as Ronald Acuña is set to start for the National League. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. — Rotary Club (East Cobb-Marietta) — Free entry — Network with local professionals over breakfast and share community insights.
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