Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Historical records show that Powder Springs was incorporated three times—first in 1838 as Springville at Powder Springs, again in 1859 as Powder Springs, and lastly in September 1883 in its current form. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day is a 4-year-old muted calico domestic short hair available for adoption from Cobb County Animal Services on 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta—visitors can schedule an appointment or walk in to meet her. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early morning fire at Chin Chin restaurant in East Cobb resulted in a total loss—firefighters arrived within four minutes and took six hours to put out the blaze while investigators began examining the cause. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Di’Vada Ka’mia Wilson of Atlanta was charged with running over a victim at the Smyrna ALDI on August 16 at 2:28 p.m. — she is accused of intentionally striking the victim and fleeing the scene. Marietta Daily Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities has announced that the Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert Series returns to Glover Park beginning Thursday, September 4 — the series starts at 12:00 p.m. with Kilough and will feature Anna Calvin, Funk Cake Band, and Austin and Amanda. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb DOT announced that work will begin on the Holly Springs Road corridor this month—this project will repurpose part of the left turn lane into dedicated left turn lanes with small medians for safety and is expected to finish by December. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson is a 2-year-old male black labrador retriever weighing 66 lbs at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta and is featured as the Courier’s Dog of the Day; the shelter prefers pet visits by appointment—walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
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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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