Morning
Marietta
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day is Captain—a one-year-old male cream Pomeranian housed at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta, where potential adopters can schedule an appointment or walk in for a visit. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County Public Library’s Accessibility Services Department and Lapapoe will host Disability and Dialogue on August 29 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles D. Switzer Library in Marietta—attendees can join in person or via Google Meet and will also mark the 35th anniversary of the ADA with speakers like Winston Ben Clements. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Fluff Bunny is a 1-year-old female tortoiseshell domestic medium hair cat at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—she is available for adoption and the shelter advises booking an appointment though walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cadet Captain Aiden Decastro and Field Training Officer Cadet Alexander Rodas of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office were honored for their quick actions after witnessing a car accident on Aug. 2 on Macland Road in Marietta—they called for help, moved victims to safety amid a hazardous oil leak, and comforted a crying baby. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County deputies tried to serve a warrant at a home on Vinings Retreate Pass SW—where a person fled into the house and held a family member against their will—and later released the family member, though the suspect remains inside as SWAT works for a peaceful resolution. 11Alive
- ➤ Daryl Lakeith Hackworth, 43, of Marietta is accused of throwing a rock to break the glass window of the Smoke 41 store at 349 Cobb Parkway—he faces charges for the incident. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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