Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Cobb County honored two public safety cadets—Aiden Decastro and Alexander Rodas—who responded to a car crash near Marietta Diner on Aug. 2 by calling emergency services, moving victims away from a hazardous oil leak, and comforting an injured passenger and infant. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County police said two suspects—aged 21 and 23—were arrested without incident in Pennsylvania by U.S. Marshals for the 2024 killing of Curtis Coleman, who was found shot in a car near an extended stay hotel and are now awaiting extradition to Georgia. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb Landmarks secured funding to build a pocket park in Vinings that honors folk art icon Nellie Mae Rowe—known for her colorful art made from everyday materials. The park will feature exhibit panels created with Kennesaw State University near Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KMHS drama program won the Disney School of Excellence Award—Kennesaw Mountain Director said he loves working with the talented students who drive the program's success. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones led an 11-member bipartisan panel on Tuesday to discuss cutting the state income tax, a promise he aims to fulfill if elected governor — the group is set to continue meeting until Dec. 15 to weigh the impact on revenue and consider models used by Florida, Tennessee, and eight other states. Some senators worry that removing the tax could hurt funding for important services like disability support and tuition grants. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Clementine—an orange tabby domestic short hair from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—is looking for a loving home; the shelter prefers that pet visits be scheduled but also welcomes walk-ins for those seeking a new companion. The agency encourages direct visits for lost or stray pets to help families in need. 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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What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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