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Marietta
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new life-saving resource will be coming to Lake Allatoona—named in memory of a man who spent his life promoting water safety—to honor his legacy. Local officials said the project will launch soon to boost safety for lake visitors. 11Alive
- ➤ Local organizers delivered Stuff the Bus donations today—providing backpacks and school supplies to children heading back to school and easing the start of the term for local families. WSB-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County condo residents experienced a massive explosion when a sewage spill disrupted their building—officials are investigating the cause and planning cleanup efforts. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a man after a shooting killed a beloved coach — police said the investigation is ongoing — as authorities work to determine the motive behind the incident. 11Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marietta History Center will host its annual Rummage and Book Sale from August 14th to 16th at 1 Depot Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with free entry on Saturday and regular museum admission on the first two days. All proceeds will support the care and preservation of over 50,000 artifacts + the sale will offer books, toys, militaria, vintage items, and more. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta students and teachers were honored at the fourth annual Hope Givers Film Challenge awards ceremony — they were recognized for their creativity and efforts to boost mental health awareness through film. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Kennesaw State University’s X Lab, assistant professor Chloe Yixin Xie and computer science student Johaan Kathilankal Jis use supercomputers to run simulations that model Alzheimer’s protein behavior — a method that speeds drug research. They rely on the Texas Advanced Computing Center’s systems — supported by the NSF ACCESS program — to reduce research time and costs for drug discovery. Cobb County Courier
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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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