Morning
Marietta
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta hosted its fifth annual International Festival — a celebration of international culture attended by local residents. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KSU was named a Military Support College of Distinction—one of only two schools in Georgia with this honor—for its support of military students on its Marietta and Kennesaw campuses, where academic advising and financial aid help keep students on track after its Gold Military Friendly rating in 2024. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Cobb County will choose municipal leaders on November 4 in races for mayor, city council and school board in six of the county’s seven municipalities — Smyrna will not vote this year. In Marietta, incumbent mayor Steve 'Thunder' Tumlin faces opposition from 24 year old systems engineer Sam Foster as local races heat up. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a three-person commission to investigate Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor following her indictment on felony charges. The panel will hold hearings and report its findings to state officials—its work is expected to guide future accountability measures. Marietta Daily Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor Jim Glover V (a descendant of Marietta’s first mayor) returns to the city’s real estate scene and says he will build his own legacy by helping local buyers and sellers. Marietta Daily Journal
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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
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~ Richard Feynman
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