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Marietta
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crescent, a female black/white labrador retriever from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, is featured as the Courier's Dog of the Day—potential adopters can visit the shelter or schedule an appointment online, while walk-ins are still welcome for strays and lost pets. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus crashed with two vehicles on Friday morning at South Cobb Drive and Pearl Street near Marietta—one vehicle flipped on its side and another was damaged, though no injuries were reported and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marietta police located the black 2020 Chevrolet Silverado involved in a fatal hit-and-run on I-75 on Aug. 13—evidence from the scene led to its impoundment as they continue searching for the unidentified driver through public tips. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ USDA officials said a cyberattack that shut down Georgia's SNAP call center on July 28—when bots targeted Conduent's IVR system—was linked to similar incidents in other states while Georgia DHS urged EBT cardholders to change their PINs as the investigation continues. Fox 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A republished historical article detailed a three-day poultry show held in Marietta on Feb. 9th that featured over 1,000 birds and multiple prize winners—highlighting Cobb’s strong agricultural roots in a time when farming dominated the local economy. Cobb County Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Southern deployed 24 goats and one sheep to clear invasive kudzu from a four-acre railyard near Marietta Street—staff say the animals finished the task in four weeks and the railroad plans to extend the method to railyards in Austell and Doraville. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Agriculture officials warned that door-to-door unlicensed pest control services are on the rise and told residents to ask for a valid license to safely handle pesticides—officials recorded more than 150 violations this year and urge anyone who sees a suspect operator to report the incident. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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