Morning
Marietta
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A metro Atlanta family is holding onto hope as a 12-year-old girl fights for her life after a tree fell on her—doctors said she is receiving intensive care. 11Alive
- ➤ Officer Dustin Krish was hit by a car on June 11 near Ingles while directing traffic and is now showing promising progress—he independently stretches his arm and follows commands, his family said. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends gathered to remember a woman who died in a fire at Smyrna apartments — officials suspect foul play. 11Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses to 53 new businesses in unincorporated areas during the week ending September 5—cities handle their own licenses, and the report was released on September 7. Cobb County Courier
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Four people in Georgia won $100K by matching four white-ball numbers and the red Powerball with the 2x multiplier in Saturday's drawing—winners in Missouri and Texas split a $1.8B jackpot that became the second largest in lottery history. The jackpot now resets to $20 million for Monday night. 11Alive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced a court order this week that will stop MV Realty from enforcing over 3,000 40-year contracts that put homeowners at risk—especially more than 1,000 seniors tricked into signing them. The order also requires MV Realty to dismiss pending lawsuits and pay restitution to affected homeowners. 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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