Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia-based Hire Heroes USA helps thousands of veterans and spouses land jobs nationwide — the group placed over 800 in Georgia last year. 11Alive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Navy veteran Branderiuz Berry was seriously injured in a head-on crash on July 21 when a reckless driver sped away—he lost part of his left leg, broke two femurs, and suffered a blood clot in his lung. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested one suspect after a June shooting at Kiwanis Stadium — police are still searching for a second suspect who is armed and dangerous. 11Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal funds for after-school programs in Georgia will be restored by the U.S. Department of Education to support the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program—local leaders say the funds are crucial after nearly $200 million was at risk due to a previous freeze—helping students in high-poverty schools start the new year strong. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Nearly 9,000 students will return to class in Marietta next week as new safety measures are added, including weapons detection systems + vape detectors installed in schools, while a pilot program will ban cell phones, earbuds, personal laptops + smart watches during lessons. WSB-TV
- ➤ Marietta City Schools inspects its buses each morning — a step taken to ensure vehicles meet safety standards before students board. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blasting and construction will begin this week on the I-285/I-20 project and could slow traffic—local drivers should plan for delays. Officials suggest checking travel routes before heading out. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Fire Department was honored on Monday — the first agency in the country to use Traumagel that stops bleeding quickly — at its Fire Station 1 after taking part in a clinical trial. Crews used the plant-based gel 15 times to treat injuries including head lacerations, gunshot wounds and stabbings. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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Sara Hells and Olivia Barnes Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Enjoy a night of music with independent artists from Georgia and beyond.
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Comedy Show Featuring Tammy Pescatelli
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the brassy humor and sharp wit of a hard-working female comedian.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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