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Marietta
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy said his namesake restaurant at the Cobb Galleria will close on Aug 12—driven by upcoming mall renovations. The restaurant said its MVP Experiences will continue—an update will be provided later this fall. Fox 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host its August Art of the Cocktail event on Friday, August 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.—guests will enjoy a specialty cocktail, live music and hors d’oeuvres from Carriage House Catering, with $10 admission at the door and free entry for museum members. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County's 911 system was upgraded with AI features that let operators view live video and translate calls in real time + improve call accuracy. County officials said the new technology will help first responders get better location data and faster call processing during emergencies. Fox 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Liam Harwell, a junior at Kennesaw State University, spent three months in the wilderness to improve his mental health by hiking, swimming, and simply enjoying nature without distractions. Local parks such as Price Park and Heritage Park Trail and groups like Trees Atlanta promote forest bathing—an activity that has helped increase park visits by 2% from last year. Cobb County Courier
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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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