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Marietta
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tunnel to Towers Foundation opened the Atlanta Veterans Village in Cobb to house nearly 90 formerly homeless veterans at a renovated hotel near Six Flags—county officials and Home Depot Foundation volunteers helped furnish the facility. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy again and will close nearly 300 stores nationwide while 10 Georgia locations will hold closing sales until Sept. 7, including Marietta’s The Avenue West Cobb store — most other locations remain open as the company restructures. 11Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marietta police released more details about Tuesday’s fatal shooting at a Chevron gas station at 1200 Franklin Gateway Blvd SE—34-year-old Joshua Walker from Dacula died after an argument with a 24-year-old suspect from Savannah who was later booked on a felony murder charge. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta History Center joins the annual Dixie Highway Yard Sale and many old signs mark the road that once stretched from Canada to Florida. The Dixie Highway led to paved roads for bicycles and cars and spurred local trade—its role in early travel remains a key part of local history. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw State University is addressing students' parking struggles after many reported being late to class because of congestion. The school said it will change permit assignments, increase enforcement, and add two buses to ease the problem—steps planned to improve parking during busy times. Fox 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stitch, a 2-year-old male grey tabby domestic short hair weighing 10 lbs, is Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta — the shelter prefers appointments for visits but welcomes walk-ins. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Petrie is a two-year-old male black/white Siberian husky available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta & the shelter prefers appointments though walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
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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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