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Marietta
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Cobb Regional Library will host a family-friendly cooking class on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00 led by Taiwanese national Loyee Ling—teaching patrons how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch. The class will precede the library’s Pokémon Club meeting on Monday, August 4th at 3:30 p.m. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for running a romance scam that stole over $3M from victims—he used the alias Phillip Anderson and his home as a hub to move funds between banks. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor was indicted by a grand jury on charges of destruction of public records and violation of oath of office—county officials maintained the independent office will continue serving residents as the process unfolds. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Cobb Regional Library has planned creative art sessions and book discussions for working adults and parents this August; The Art Experience will run on August 12 and August 13 at 6:00 p.m. while Monthly Makers is set for August 16 at 11:00 a.m. (space is limited for some events). Cobb County Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Metro Atlanta can take advantage of back-to-school deals on school supplies, meals, tech and clothing to help ease the start of the school year. Stores are offering promotions like free kids' meals on Sundays and discounts on laptops and backpacks, with some deals available through Sept. 30—giving families multiple options to save. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Leo is an 8-week-old male tabby/white kitten at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta who needs a forever home. The shelter now prefers appointments for visits (walk-ins welcome) and can be reached at (770) 499-4136 for adoption inquiries. Cobb County Courier
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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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