Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSB-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
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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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