Morning
Marietta
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County police say Ariana Lyons—an anesthesiologist assistant—is accused of stealing 10 vials of propofol from an operating room earlier this month and is facing charges for a hit-and-run crash—evidenced by a bloody syringe found in her car. WSB-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Marietta families have begun shopping for the new school year as inflation increases prices for school supplies — several parents report that higher costs are forcing careful budgeting. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Community members in metro Atlanta are hosting back-to-school events to help kids get ready for school—local groups plan to share key information and support. 11Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In June, mailers addressed as 'Dear Neighbor' began arriving in mailboxes offering paid help with property tax filings and appeals. County tax commissioners in Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb reported an increase in confused calls and emphasized that these services are free—urging homeowners to contact their local tax offices for assistance. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ Tuesday, Cobb commissioners voted along partisan lines in Marietta to approve the county budget for the upcoming fiscal year and keep the general fund millage rate flat plus the measure aims to maintain local tax stability. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Judy Peavy will complete the 30-mile challenge during the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer on October 4-5 in Cobb County, marking her 12th participation in the event. Full-route walkers must raise $1,200 while all funds remain in-state to support breast health programs. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The West Cobb VA Clinic on Midway Road flooded on July 15 and remains closed until repairs are finished—VA officials have not provided a new timeline and have adjusted veteran appointments to reduce impact. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Cobb High quarterback Teddy Jarrard will announce his college commitment today at 1 p.m. at his high school in Kennesaw. He is choosing among offers from Notre Dame, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. 11Alive
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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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Friday Night Spades & Card Party
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Luckey's BBQ Place — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of spades, card games, delicious BBQ, and great company.
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POParazzi & Heroes of Hope Concert
9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 cover — Experience high-energy pop and rock hits from the 80s to now with Atlanta's female-fronted band POParazzi.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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