Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Former U.S. Navy Lt. Amy Maude Stevens, an Augusta native and Marietta resident, was inducted into the 2025 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame—honoring her military service.
DAX is a one year old male Siberian husky with a brown and white coat and short hair at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.
The shelter advises that pet visits are easier when appointments are scheduled — walk-ins are welcome.
🚧 Accidents
A crash shut down Cobb Parkway in both directions early Monday near Barrett Parkway—police vehicles responded and traffic was diverted to Old 41 Hwy while injuries remained unconfirmed.
🚨 Crime
Glenmaine Scott was convicted of first‐degree burglary and sentenced to 20 years in prison after he burglarized his ex‐girlfriend’s Smyrna home on Jan.
6, 2022 when she returned from vacation to find her apartment ransacked—neighbors said they saw him removing items.
🏛️ Government
Former Cobb County official and retired Marine colonel Mike Boyce will be posthumously inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame on November 1 in Columbus+ he served as Cobb Chair from 2017 to 2021 and was honored for his longstanding military and community service.
🏥 Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores showing that Cobb County food service facilities scored between 81 and 100 during inspections conducted from August 29 to September 4 + restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other outlets were included in the review.
📰 Lifestyle
Toot Toot, the Cobb County Courier's Cat of the Day, is a 5-month-old female calico domestic short hair in the Marietta shelter.
The shelter prefers appointments—walk-ins are welcome—to help families adopt her.
🎉 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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