Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Executive Director Keisha Zimmerman said Calvary Refuge Center may soon close—community support is urgently needed to keep it open. 11Alive
- ➤ Canello is an 8-month-old male American pit bull terrier at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta who needs a permanent, caring home. The shelter prefers potential adopters schedule visits—online or by phone—to keep services running smoothly. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Milton police sergeant Christopher Bradshaw was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on I-75 near South Marietta Parkway that killed 38-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk at 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 13 and he is now held in Cobb County Jail without bond. Fox 5 Atlanta
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ KSU researchers are building a low-cost, wireless system to monitor aging dams—aiming to detect issues before they cause dangerous floods. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia’s Open Meetings Act lets citizens record public meetings on video or audio when the meeting is open to the public + officials must share any written rules and cannot ban recording without clear guidelines. Cobb County Courier
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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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North Georgia State Fair
4 AM – 11 PM — Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center — Admission fee varies — Experience a delightful day filled with food, entertainment, and activities at this vibrant Georgia fair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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