Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
The Cobb Courier moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes from the newsletter to the website—expanding them to ten questions, with one quiz testing knowledge of notable figures buried in Cobb County cemeteries.
The quiz, published on July 26, offers readers links to learn more about local history and burial sites.
💼 Business
Two Marietta brothers launched Dough Bros from their passion for baking + they now offer fresh, homemade treats to locals + and plan to expand their business in the community.
🚨 Crime
Philadelphia parents filed a lawsuit this week in Pennsylvania against two funeral homes—even one in Marietta—for mishandling their son's remains when his brain was sent in an unmarked box that leaked biohazardous fluid.
On December 25th, 1879, Cobb Superior Court in Marietta returned a guilty verdict for George Vaughn— a Black janitor at Atlanta Medical College accused of stealing respected William Johnson’s body after his grave near a Baptist church on the Roswell road was disturbed—while supporters continued to raise funds for his defense amid rumors of an appeal.
🏥 Health
Rich’s Ice Cream Co. recalled over 100,000 ice cream bars from 10 flavors on June 27 due to a possible Listeria risk; the recall affects products sold in Georgia and 22 other areas with no illnesses reported as of July 23 — customers should not eat these bars and must dispose of or return them.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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