Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Marietta.
🎭 Culture
Out of Box Theatre announced a production of The Pillowman that will feature local actors + showtimes and ticket details to be confirmed soon in Marietta.
🎓 Education
Cobb County Courier is offering a daily quiz that tests residents’ knowledge of local roads & landmarks, with answers and background links provided.
The quiz comes free with the newsletter that also delivers top local headlines.
🏛️ Government
Cobb County DOT updated road and lane closures active on Wednesday, Sept.
16, including a bridge widening on Old Floyd Rd (both directions closed) and one-direction construction on Canton and Davis Rds for safety improvements, with detours noted online.
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a three-story senior living complex in north Cobb during this week’s zoning hearing.
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a brief Tuesday in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of two Cobb County parents who sued the school district over First Amendment rights.
The case challenges local school policies.
🏥 Health
Georgia health officials confirmed 10 measles cases connected to Cobb County + the Georgia Department of Health is monitoring the situation to prevent further spread.
📰 Lifestyle
Luna is a 7-month-old black/white Siberian husky at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.
The shelter invites pet lovers to visit via scheduled appointments or walk-ins at 1060 Al Bishop Drive (visits favor scheduled appointments) to better manage staffing.
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