Good morning, Marietta.

On September 14, 2025, the Cobb County Courier moved its weekend quiz on Marietta topics to its main website and expanded it to ten questions to test local knowledge—readers can click links to explore the answers further.

This change aims to educate and engage the community.

Marietta PAL will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Festival — Family Fun House on September 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hugh L.

Grogan Jr. Community Center, where the free event will include games, food, costumed characters, prizes, and local vendor showcases led by the PAL youth leadership team.

On September 4, Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field celebrated its 65th anniversary, marking its growth from a small airfield to a busy aviation hub with over 110,000 flight operations and nearly 1,000 jobs.

The airport will upgrade its control tower, LED runway lighting and open a new passenger terminal early next year.

Cobb County is launching a new education program in Marietta—designed to offer classes and learning opportunities for senior citizens.

Ozzie Albies drove in three runs with two hits including a go-ahead two-run single as the Braves beat the Astros 8-3 on Sunday at Truist Park.

Sandy León hit his first home run in over two years and Matt Olson added a homer—ending Houston’s six-game win streak and keeping the series close.

College football games in Georgia produced big wins on Saturday—Georgia Tech upset Clemson 24 to 21 with a 55 yard field goal while Georgia won 44 to 41 in overtime.

Other programs including Kennesaw State and West Georgia also posted victories.

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.

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.

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.