Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
On Monday evening, around 400 people gathered at Jim Miller Park event center in Marietta for the Cobb County Sheriff’s 34th annual Low Country Shrimp Boilin’ where Sheriff Owens called for unity—emphasizing the need for community collaboration.
Felix, a 5-month-old male black/white pointer from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, is looking for a permanent, loving home.
Adopters are encouraged to schedule an appointment ahead of visits—walk-ins are welcome—to help manage the shelter’s busy process.
Jesse is a 4-year-old neutered male tabby domestic long hair available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.
The shelter prefers that visits be scheduled via its 24/7 online booking system yet welcomes walk-ins and can be reached at (770) 499-4136 for questions.
Over 200 Atlanta-area families received $100 gift cards for new sneakers at a back-to-school shoe giveaway held Tuesday at Soul Play on Ponce, organized by 1-800-TruckWreck and Witherite Law Group.
Organizers will donate another $20,000 in groceries today at two Walmart locations—while students in Marietta City Schools are set to return to class Friday.
🚨 Crime
A woman in Cobb County has been charged with animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a metal crate in a truck for 10 hours—when the truck’s temperature hit 120 degrees while outside temperatures were in the 90s—causing the dog to suffer first-degree burns.
Police charged Kenneth Bogart with neglecting an elderly person and involuntary manslaughter—he recorded video of Geralyn Gossett lying unresponsive and slept in his car instead of calling 911 promptly.
📰 Economy
Chesley McNeil explained that rising power bills are driven not only by summer heat but also by hidden fees + a sign that local households may see higher energy costs soon +.
🌲 Environment
Cobb County approved a $5.3 million contract with Crowder Construction Company to design equipment upgrades for incinerators at the R.L.
Sutton Water Reclamation Facility as a cost-saving measure for biosolids disposal. Local residents and groups worry the new incinerators may not destroy forever chemicals like PFAS — which need temperatures above 1,000°C — and may pose long-term health risks.
🎉 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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