Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
The 43rd annual 11Alive Holiday Can-A-Thon will take place on Dec.
5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. + food donations can be dropped off at five metro locations including one in Marietta + to aid the Salvation Army food pantries.
Police in Cobb and Cherokee counties now carry food kits in patrol cars to help people in need by offering nonperishable items that can feed one person for two meals—200 kits were packed by volunteers for five agencies including Marietta.
The initiative was coordinated by MUST Ministries to give immediate crisis assistance during routine patrols.
💼 Business
NPHub, a nurse practitioner advocacy company, is moving its headquarters to Cobb County to create more jobs for nursing professionals—boosting its overall support for healthcare workers.
🚨 Crime
Firefighters battled a deadly apartment fire in Smyrna on September 3—calling police after finding suspicious evidence in the building.
🏛️ Government
A National Parks Service spokesperson said cars will no longer be allowed to drive up the access road—forcing visitors to use alternative routes to reach the top of Kennesaw Mountain next year.
Cobb County Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on proposed safety, operational and pedestrian improvements on Old 41 Highway—from Kennesaw Avenue to Stilesboro Road.
The hearing will be held Monday, September 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
Born Ready: Rock & Roll Dance Party
9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $5 Cover — Experience Atlanta's premier rock musicians at a lively dance party.
Marietta PAL Fall Festival Family Fun House
4-7 p.m. — Hugh L. Grogan Jr. Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of exciting games, delicious food, and family fun while supporting local youth programs.
A Night of Rock & Rockabilly
9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 cover — Experience a supercharged rockabilly and rock show with Atlanta's Hot Rod Walt & the Psycho DeVilles.
Love & Basketball: Live Stage Play & Showcase
8-11 p.m. — Apache XLR — General admission required — Experience a thrilling blend of theater, music, and dance inspired by iconic Black films of the 90s and 2000s.
Sushi Class: Craft Rolls at Schoolhouse Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Schoolhouse Brewing — Cost info not provided — Learn to make sushi with Chef Jennifer in a local brewery setting.
Georgia BMX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
2-4 p.m. — Camps Kitchen and Bar — $61.60 — Celebrate the latest inductees into the Georgia BMX Hall of Fame at this annual ceremony.
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