Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mauve, a 2-year-old muted calico domestic long hair, is featured as the Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day from the Marietta shelter—Cobb County Animal Services now prefers scheduled visits while still welcoming walk-ins for pet adoptions. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The 93rd Annual Superior Plumbing Presents North Georgia State Fair is running through September 28th at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta—offering rides, live acts, and unique attractions like a performing robot and noted fire-eater, plus local food from Williamson Bros Bar B Q. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta featured Cane, a 2-year-old, 106 lb grey/white pit bull terrier as its Dog of the Day—families are invited to meet him through a preferred appointment system though walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marietta History Center announced it will continue its tombstone cleaning workshops at the Marietta City Cemetery—an effort that helps local residents care for historic markers. Marietta Daily Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia increased one cent to $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded—while EV charging rates held steady at about 38 cents per kilowatt-hour. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of students from across Georgia gathered Monday morning at the College Football Hall of Fame for Georgia Reads Day to celebrate literacy with reading rallies, story time on the field, and a magician’s show—part of efforts following Gov. Brian Kemp’s new literacy legislation and Marietta City Schools’ report of an 11% rise in reading levels since 2022. Georgia Public Broadcasting live-streamed the program to share the event with a wider audience. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta City Schools Board of Education unanimously renewed its school resource officer contract today — the district will pay 70% of salaries, benefits and equipment while the city covers the rest up to $650,000 per year; Marietta council will vote on Oct. 8 to approve the contract. WSB-TV
- ➤ Cobb County 911 now uses artificial intelligence to help dispatchers train better and respond to emergencies faster. The new Next Generation 911 system gives quicker call delivery—offering accurate location info, camera access, and real-time language translation for better on-scene understanding. WSB-TV
- ➤ The Cobb County Board of Commissioners in Marietta will vote this week on whether to extend a temporary student housing moratorium by 180 days — the decision may affect new housing projects. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Former Congressman Doug Collins, who is running the Veterans Administration, took questions from veterans at an Atlanta event that drew local attendees — they asked about his plans for the agency. 11Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Costco has recalled 3,315 pounds of Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke after green onions tested positive for listeria—customers should discard the product and return it for a full refund. 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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