Morning
Marietta
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A church in Austell nearly lost its building in a large fire Monday night—firefighters worked into Tuesday morning to control the blaze. The church is now holding a fundraiser to raise $4,000,000 to rebuild its sanctuary and resume its programs. 11Alive
- ➤ A female white/black border collie puppy weighing 7 lbs and 5 weeks old is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—pet visits are easier when an appointment is scheduled online. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Sweetwater Mission hosted its 10th Annual Golf Tournament at the City of Marietta Golf Course on October 1—bringing together sponsors, players, and volunteers for a fundraiser that builds on last year’s effort where over 61,000 families were fed. The sunny weather added to the event’s success as the community united in support of the mission. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Tracy Styf, executive director of the Town Center Community Improvement District, was named 2025 Citizen of the Year by the Cobb Chamber’s Smyrna Area Council on October 1 — her 25 years in community development and proven leadership in local projects led to the honor. She has overseen major projects to improve transportation and public spaces and secured over $130M in grant funding to boost local progress. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods recognized five elementary schools in the Cobb County School District for their dedication to teaching cursive writing—an effort that shows a renewed commitment to traditional skills. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several parts of Cobb County felt the early drawbacks of the federal shutdown on Wednesday—local offices experienced delays in processing services. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Dr. Ike Reighard, President and CEO of Must Ministries, explained how his nonprofit supported families and federal workers during the government shutdown on Oct 1st—providing help when many services were paused. 11Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KSU professor Thomas Leeper was awarded a $200,000 grant to develop new treatments for drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA. He will lead a team of seven undergraduate students and a post-doctoral researcher over the next two years—focusing on creating novel antimicrobial proteins to overcome resistance. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brian Snitker stepped down as the Atlanta Braves manager after 10 years and will now act as an advisor as the team prepares to name a new manager in 2026—fans praised his long service and urged a homegrown candidate for his replacement. 11Alive
- ➤ Atlanta United and local officials cut the ribbon on a $25 million expansion to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta today, adding new opportunities for player development (details were announced this week). Marietta Daily Journal
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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