Morning
Marietta
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pearl is a 5-month-old, 20 lbs female brindle/white American pit bull terrier at the Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta—adoption visits are now available by appointment though walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Saint, a one-year-old spayed grey/white domestic short hair cat weighing 10 lbs, is seeking a forever home at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter in Marietta — appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Smyrna police are searching for Denzel Peters who fired gunshots at 3 a.m. earlier this month, hitting a house and two cars — neighbors worry he remains on the streets. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mountain View Regional Library will host a pilot performance of The Ugly Butterfly by Discovery Stage Company on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2 PM—this event is part of a change for the Page Turners Book Club that will focus on sharing books related to Georgia on my mind. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta High held a pep rally that drew surprise guests and lifted student spirit. Social studies teacher Phil Rogers said he was amazed at how the event came together — noting that he did not question the school’s effort. Marietta Daily Journal
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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 best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn't one.
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