Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Zeus is the featured dog of the day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—a three-year-old, 70-pound apricot and white shepherd available for adoption.
Appointments are preferred—walk-ins are accepted to help manage shelter visits.
Marietta's Cobb County Animal Services shelter has a male white domestic short hair kitten aged 10 weeks and weighing 2 lbs available for adoption—appointments are preferred for pet visits to help manage staffing and ensure a smoother experience.
💼 Business
A new sandwich shop called Sully's Steamers has opened on Marietta Square at 50 Powder Springs St.—founded by Lauren Balas and her husband, it offers steamed sandwiches that mix deli and bagel flavors.
The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with creative items like Meat Chimney and Griswold and will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
🚨 Crime
Marietta Police arrested a 27-year-old Marietta man last month on charges of Aggravated Involuntary Manslaughter for the fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Hass, who was found unresponsive on September 1, 2024 at 1250 Powder Springs St; it is the first case of its kind in Cobb County history.
🏛️ Government
State Rep. John Carson filed a Title IX complaint against Pope High School in Marietta after residents reported that female athletes are limited to one sport while male athletes can participate in multiple sports—he said this mismatch in rules prompts his call for change.
After a cyberattack flooded Georgia’s SNAP call center, DHS locked thousands of cards to protect vulnerable families — emails between officials and Conduent showed rising frustration as they urged swift fixes to restore access.
This disruption raised concerns about safeguarding benefits from fraud.
🎉 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.
Music in the Park
4-6 p.m. — East Cobb Park — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music from local duo Rusted Melody in a community setting.
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