Morning
Marietta
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, multiple law enforcement agencies ended a standoff on Eugenia Place in Austell after a suspect exchanged gunfire during a drug raid; SWAT arrested four individuals and seized drugs, cocaine, marijuana, and firearms—officers were unharmed. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ On July 31, the Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in Austell and seized 8.55 kg of suspected methamphetamine, 1.7 g of cocaine, five grams of marijuana and four firearms—suspects fled during the raid with one firing multiple shots before returning to his residence and being arrested along with three others. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw State launched a new Center for Interactive Media to boost video game design, virtual reality, and digital storytelling — the center will build a digital copy of Georgia to help plan traffic and energy use while creating spaces such as a VR room, game studio, and motion capture room. Led by Assistant Professor Victoria Lagrange, the center will work with experts from campus and industry to bring fresh ideas to digital media. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County has opened a new wellness lounge for its 911 operators—designed to give them a quiet space to recharge and support their mental health. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food service facilities from July 25 to 31. Scores ranged from 56 to 100 for sites including Center Street Tavern and several Marietta establishments such as Wellstar Health System Tower and Church Bistro. 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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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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