Morning
Marietta
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in an overnight crash on I-75 northbound near South Marietta Parkway when two tractor-trailers collided and one truck driver, who had exited his truck, was struck by a passing vehicle that did not stop—police shut down multiple lanes for hours while clearing the scene. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers rescued two children from a hot car at Cumberland Mall in June when the inside temperature reached 117° — they were honored on August 12 at the Capitol by Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for their quick response. 11Alive
- ➤ The U.S. Secret Service and partner agencies, including Marietta police, began an operation today to inspect 542 businesses—performing 3,408 checks and recovering 41 illegal skimming devices—to stop an estimated $43.7 million in potential losses from EBT fraud. WSB-TV
- ➤ Federal and state law enforcement discovered 41 credit card skimmers at more than 540 metro Atlanta and Columbus businesses during inspections on Aug. 7 and 8—authorities warned shoppers to check ATMs, gas pumps, and card readers and use chip technology to avoid fraud. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp honored Good Samaritans and Cobb County officers on Tuesday after they rescued two children from a hot car at Cumberland Mall's parking lot—officers acted quickly after a shopper called 911. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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Georgia Indie Book Faire
10 AM – 4 PM — IAM Local Lodge — Free entry — Discover your next favorite book and meet local authors in a vibrant setting.
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