Morning
Marietta
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Spivey (a long-time vendor of Spivey Southern Grill) said she loves the North Georgia State Fair and will return to Marietta in September, praising the friendly crowds and the organizers for their help. The fair (held at Jim R. Miller Park from Sept 18 to 28) is expected to draw over 300,000 visitors with rides, food, and family fun. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Marietta man, 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering after he used a $9.6 million PPP loan + a $3.4 million tax refund to buy luxury assets like a mansion and expensive cars, with sentencing scheduled for November 3. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Dashcam footage shows Cobb County police pursued a stolen truck cab in a high-speed chase along Dallas Highway in June, narrowly missing several cars before crashing through a fence near a home, and officers later took the driver into custody with no injuries reported. Fox 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Falcons camp on July 29th, coaches and teammates praised rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for his strong performance as the team remembered victims from a Midtown New York shooting — which injured an NFL employee — while other players made key adjustments during early practice bands. 11Alive
- ➤ The MLB Speedway Classic featuring the Braves + Reds is expected to break the attendance record as the teams prepare for a high-energy showdown in Marietta, with fans looking forward to the event. WSB-TV
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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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39th Annual Marietta Art in the Park
10 AM - 5 PM — Marietta Square — Free entry — Explore fine arts, engage in crafts, and support local schools over Labor Day weekend.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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