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Marietta
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aisha Howard reported that AVLF’s new mobile unit launched yesterday to provide legal and emotional support to survivors of abuse—an effort offering direct, on-the-go assistance to those in need. 11Alive
- ➤ Truck-A-Palooza will be held at Town Center Mall on October 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families pay $5 per person up to $20 maximum while proceeds support Cobb County Safety Village educational safety programs. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at an east Cobb shopping center caused several businesses—mostly retail stores—to close for the foreseeable future. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ted’s Montana Grill will open a new single-story restaurant on Marietta Square after the Marietta Historic Board of Review unanimously approved its building application — filling a longtime gap among the Square’s buildings. The project will provide a fresh dining option in the historic area as plans move forward. Marietta Daily Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Georgia fell by 3 cents to an average of $2.87 per gallon over the past week as cooler weather and cheaper winter-blend fuel lowered costs — EV charging fees remained steady at 38 cents per kilowatt hour. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Walker’s FTC all-girls robotics team Spyder Bytes has six seniors who are focusing on building skills and teamwork over winning— they are preparing for upcoming competitions. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb EMC and Gas South will host Literacy Week 2025 from October 27th to 31st to boost students' interest in reading and creative writing — the event is set to empower thousands of local students. Marietta Daily Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Kennesaw State University on the Marietta Campus, researchers are testing how quarry waste can be added to asphalt and concrete to cut waste and lower construction costs. The team is measuring the strength and durability of the mixtures (quarry byproducts) before seeking approval from transportation agencies. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marietta officials will consider an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to take control of a portion of Whitlock Avenue after ongoing potholes and neglect have raised concerns — state management of the roadway has been unsatisfactory. The move will address safety and maintenance issues for local residents. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Georgia officials announced that electric vehicle drivers must now have multiple passengers to use HOV lanes—drivers riding alone will face toll charges on these lanes. The new rule aims to ensure that only vehicles with more than one occupant use the special lanes. 11Alive
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp denied the Cobb Board of Elections and Registration's request to change the special election date to fill the vacated seat left by former state Sen. Jason Esteves—officials said the schedule will remain unchanged. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors released scores for Cobb County restaurants and food service spots from September 19 to 25—scores ranged from a low 43 to perfect marks in several locations. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported that Marietta eateries were part of the review, with results now available in public records. Cobb County Courier
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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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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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