Morning
Marietta
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds visited the Square for the Marietta Farmers Market on Saturday—local businesses displayed their products downtown. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses for 50 new businesses in unincorporated areas during the week ending Friday, August 1 — the list covers companies from personal care to film production, with cities handling separate licenses. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities said scam callers are using a local 404 number to pose as police and demand payments for alleged warrants—DeKalb, Gwinnett and Cobb officials reported similar scams and urge residents to verify requests by calling official numbers. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta City Council is considering a request to raise fees for vehicle booting on private property—if approved, the fee change will affect how property owners manage booted vehicles. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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