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Marietta
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coco is a one-year-old male beagle with short brown and white hair at the Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta. The shelter accepts walk-in visits but prefers scheduled appointments (call 770 499 4136 for details). Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Cobb County family escaped a house fire that burned their home a few days after Christmas when little Henry asked for water—local contractor Jeff Cain helped them with insurance and built a new home with help from neighbors, and the family will move in soon. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marietta families gathered at the Cobb Courthouse—where District Attorney Sonya Allen’s office held a candlelight vigil on National Homicide Remembrance Day to honor loved ones lost to homicide—on Thursday evening. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Cobb Regional Library has announced its October events including a video game club for teens starting October 13 at 4:30 p.m. — a Girls Who Code Python programming series for girls running 12 weeks until January 26 and an adult Cricut Workshop series from October 1 through October 22. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Zach Merchant recapped this week’s Georgia political events—he interviewed Brad Raffensperger and update on the U.S. Senate race and the secretary of state contest. His report detailed key moments that shaped vote week. 11Alive
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Comedy on the Square
8 p.m. — The Alley Stage — Ticket prices may vary — Experience world-class comedy with top-tier talent in an intimate setting that promises nonstop laughs.
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Atlanta Tango Social Grand Opening
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM — Academy Ballroom Marietta — Learn tango basics before enjoying a classic Buenos Aires milonga under the guidance of Horacio Arcidiacono.
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