Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Today, community members gathered at Parkside Elementary School to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new all-abilities playground designed for every child—this facility will offer inclusive play for our neighborhood.
Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services has featured a black brown/white American Staffordshire terrier named Puppy Uppy as the Courier’s Dog of the Day.
The 7 month old spayed female weighing 40 pounds is available for adoption through scheduled appointments or walk-ins—visitors can meet her at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.
Cobb Safety Village is adding a mini Braves park—that will serve as an outdoor interactive classroom for local programs.
The Center for Family Resources launched its 39th annual Thanks for Giving campaign to support families across Cobb as the holiday season approaches—seeking donations and volunteer support—.
💼 Business
Mountasia Marietta, operated by Palace Entertainment, will close permanently on Sept.
28 after over 20 years of offering go-karts and mini-golf — the facility invites locals to enjoy one last ride on the track and round a hole on its mini-golf course before shutting down.
🎭 Culture
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra celebrated 75 years by hosting a season kick-off concert at Reeves House Visual Arts Center in Woodstock where musicians played jazz tunes from legends like Duke Ellington.
Based in Marietta and led by Timothy Verville since 2016, the nonprofit runs youth, chorus and jazz programs that bring music to the community—future events will offer more immersive blends of classic and modern sounds.
Cobb County’s community leader Don Johnson released his motivational book And Then Some!—Going Beyond Expectations, which is now available for purchase.
🎓 Education
Pope High School named its stadium field Matt Hobby Field Friday night to honor a former football player who died of cancer in 2006—marking the 20th anniversary of its annual football fundraiser.
The fundraiser sparked a nationwide effort that has raised over $400,000 for childhood cancer research.
Marietta City Schools custodians are receiving $1,000 checks as a thank you for their hard work—City Schools announced the surprise gift to honor their dedication.
Marietta High School film students received $4,300 from the Lutzie 43 Foundation for their film that documented last fall's Safe Driving Summit—held on the MHS campus.
🌲 Environment
Students at a local Marietta school are boosting environmental sustainability by taking simple actions that are expected to have a lasting impact—encouraging eco-friendly habits on campus.
🏛️ Government
Former state judge Penny Brown Reynolds announced her campaign for Georgia Secretary of State and said she will hold statewide kickoff events in October.
Her campaign focuses on voting rights + protecting vulnerable communities while drawing on her long record in law and public service.
🏥 Health
Dr. Stephen Palte advises parents on new ways to check children’s mental health beyond routine doctor visits—his guidance helps spot early signs of stress.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
Marietta HarvestFest
9 AM – 5 PM — Marietta Square — Free entry — A family-friendly festival with crafts, contests, and Halloween fun awaits everyone.
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