Morning
Marietta
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Barry Krebs (a community volunteer) reported on the Cobb County National Night Out at Jim Miller Park in Marietta on August 10. The event featured police and firefighters (with bounce houses, food trucks, and dancing) as neighbors thanked first responders. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses for 65 new businesses in unincorporated areas during the week ending August 8—cities issue their own licenses. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gunfire struck four CDC buildings on Friday and officials say CDC employees will work from home today for a security assessment while suspect Patrick White from Kennesaw—who reportedly said vaccines made him sick—died at a CVS and a DeKalb County officer lost his life confronting him. 11Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 10, a ten-question quiz was launched to test local residents' knowledge of celebrities born, raised, or living in Cobb County—designed to inform and connect the community. The quiz appears on the main website following its move from the daily newsletter. 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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