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Marietta
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Phoebe is a three-month-old female tabby/calico kitten featured as Cat of the Day from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta. The shelter now prefers scheduled appointments for visits to manage staffing—walk-ins remain welcome for those needing urgent help. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ West Cobb Regional Library will host multiple Halloween events in October for all ages. Families will attend Forest Magic on October 11 at 1 p.m.—teaching fairies and secret forts—while teens will celebrate at Teen Fright Night on October 17 at 6 p.m. and young children will enjoy the Spooktacular Halloween Party on October 30 at 10 a.m. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is coming to Barrett Parkway—near Powder Springs Rd.—with doors set to open Oct. 2. The location will offer local residents a new dining option. Marietta Daily Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bert Weiss, host of The Bert Show, is retiring after 25 years on air—his final broadcast is set for Oct. 24. He launched the show in 2001 in Atlanta and built a national audience while continuing his nonprofit work with Bert’s Big Adventure. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ South Cobb Regional Library will hold several Halloween events in October—an adults-only movie screening and dance on October 24th at 5:30 p.m. and a mask making event for children on October 27th at 3 p.m., with additional book talks, a Costume Parade on October 30th, and a bookmark project for Banned Books Week to support the right to read. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp announced an extension of the Georgia Pathways Medicaid program that will run from Oct 1 to December 31 through 2026 and keep a work requirement for enrollment—a move that has already aided over 15,000 people. The decision comes after legal challenges and highlights Georgia's distinct approach to increasing coverage. 11Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A federal agency approved Gov. Kemp's homegrown alternative to Medicaid expansion — a plan that allows the program to keep serving eligible residents — and the extension will ensure continued coverage as planned by the state. This decision strengthens access to care for those who need it. 11Alive
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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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