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Marietta
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alpharetta resident Jenny Harty has been a strong voice for booster seat safety since her daughter survived a serious crash and is now writing a children’s book to teach proper booster seat use. She will host a free car seat safety check event in Marietta on Saturday, September 27th at 10 a.m.—an effort to help local families keep children safe. 11Alive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued 37 business licenses for new companies in unincorporated areas for the week ending September 19. The records list business names, addresses, and service types + showing growth in local commercial activity. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A committee is investigating a Georgia sheriff for alleged misconduct — it has 30 days to complete its review. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marietta History Center will host a tombstone cleaning workshop on October 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marietta City Cemetery—offering locals a chance to learn proper preservation techniques from collections manager Christa McCay. Registration is limited to 20 participants and costs $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Cobb Courier moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes online and expanded them to ten questions so readers could learn about notable people buried in Cobb County cemeteries (with local figures from Marietta featured). The new quiz aimed to test local knowledge and offer insights into historic burial sites in the area. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ On Friday evening, the Elf on the Shelf returned to Glover Park in Marietta—spreading Christmas cheer among local residents. The tradition, with deep Georgia roots, has again brightened the early holiday season. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs defended Cobb County teachers who were disciplined after making social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death and stated their comments were protected under the First Amendment. Cobb County officials placed fewer than 15 employees on administrative leave and fired two after concerns over safety and disruption arose—Griggs urged both sides to reduce their rhetoric. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Alumni from Marietta High School's class of 1960 celebrated their 65th reunion Saturday morning—reconnecting with old friends and sharing cherished memories in Marietta. The event showcased the lasting school spirit of the graduates. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 11, Cumberland, Cobb County, and ARC held a ribbon-cutting for the final mile of the four-mile Bob Callan Trail, which now connects Terrell Mill Road to the Chattahoochee River at Paces Mill and adds a trailhead at Windy Hill Road—featuring accessible parking, fitness features, and bike-repair stations. The $7.4 million project, a 25-year effort that began in 2005, provides a paved corridor for walking, biking, and running. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joel Westbrook, an 18-year-old Georgia Northwestern Technical College student (born with spina bifida) is the first male wheelchair athlete named to the U.S. Para Karate Team and will compete at the World Karate Championships in Cairo this November while preparing to graduate in December. His coach and mother praise his ten-year journey in karate as he adapts movements to his wheelchair and earns over 40 medals. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Georgia Tech moved to 4-0 on Saturday with a 45-24 win over Temple while Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern, and West Georgia all secured victories in week 4 college football. Vanderbilt beat Georgia State 70-21 as UGA took a bye — all results contributed to the latest roundup. 11Alive
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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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