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Marietta
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County will once again host the annual Make-A-Wish Georgia 5K on Oct. 4 to grant life-changing wishes for critically ill children. Organizers say the event will unite the community and share more details +as the race nears+. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb Community Foundation and 30 trained community leaders selected 27 local nonprofits this week to join this year's highly anticipated Match Magic Giveathon — an event set to boost local charitable efforts. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ A black and white Jack Russell terrier, a neutered one-year-old that weighs 19 lbs, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta. The shelter advises that visitors schedule an appointment—although walk-ins are welcome—for a smoother visit. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than half of Cobb County’s cities now permit accessory dwelling units on single-family lots— a decision that opposes the county plan facing local resistance. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente will offer the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine to its members (aged 6 months and older) at no cost starting Monday, and members can receive it without a prescription. Updated vaccine locations and hours will be provided on Monday. WSB-TV
- ➤ Derek Davis, a three-time cancer survivor, will climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from Sept. 20 to Sept. 30 to raise awareness about prostate cancer and stress the importance of annual screenings—he joins other survivors and caregivers in the Peaks Challenge by ZERO Prostate Cancer. His effort aims to inspire early detection during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Fox 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has featured an 8-week-old, 1-lb female calico/white domestic short hair kitten (ID 13191) as its Cat of the Day. The shelter now prefers pet visits be made by appointment (walk-ins welcome) and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
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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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90's Rock Tribute with B4Y2K
9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience the energetic sounds of 90's rock with B4Y2K at Dixie Tavern.
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Chalktoberfest 2025
12-5 p.m. — Marietta Square — Free entry — Experience the creativity of chalk art in the heart of Marietta with the annual Chalktoberfest.
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