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Marietta
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 11Alive and The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta will host the 43rd Holiday Can-A-Thon on Dec. 5—community members will drop off canned goods and non-perishable items at five metro Atlanta sites, and groups such as schools, offices, churches, and clubs will need to register and volunteer in advance. 11Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two former Dairy Queen managers in Acworth were charged with theft, forgery, and payroll fraud after an audit uncovered that they redirected $44,000 from the restaurant—one turned himself in while the other was arrested. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 5,800 gallon wastewater sewer overflow on September 4 — no additional details have been released. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ray Hamel of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park said new summit road access rules will begin in 2026—visitors will need to follow the updated guidelines when reaching the summit. 11Alive
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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