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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launched its third Women Build campaign with a ceremonial groundbreaking and land dedication in Marietta last week. The project—focused on affordable housing for women-led families—will have walls rising Oct. 11 and a home dedication set for Dec. 16, with beneficiary Mikailah Peoples closing on the home after the first of next year. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ After a fire destroyed the church, worshippers gathered in the parking lot for a service today— the pastor said he believes the church will rebuild amid challenging times. 11Alive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County issued licenses to 14 new businesses in unincorporated areas for the week ending Oct. 3—covering sectors from tree trimming to health services. Some of these companies are based in Marietta and other parts of the county, showing a varied economic profile. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jews and Catholics in east Cobb are meeting for a Bible study—promoting interfaith dialogue during a time of division. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gracepoint School in Marietta is celebrating a milestone as its first group of alumni is set to graduate college—marking a key achievement for the private school designed to support students with dyslexia. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ KSU graduate Cassidy Janeira challenged a cheating allegation when her online exam triggered alerts from LockDown Browser due to her broken camera—she is retaking the course and her family is appealing to protect her record for physician assistant school. Experts from Georgia Tech said the proctoring system uses AI to flag suspicious behavior that is later reviewed by a human. 11Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County will present updated codes at a work session on Oct. 28 as part of its annual review process, and public hearings for comments are set for Nov. 12 and Nov. 20—officials will vote on the proposed changes afterward to update building rules, animal controls, and other regulations. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health reported scores for Cobb County food service facilities—ranging from 77 to 100—during the week of September 26 to October 2, with most restaurants and cafeterias scoring 90 or above. These scores reflect the recent inspections of venues from Dunkin Donuts to Tokyo Sushi. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day is a 2-year-old white shepherd named Teddy from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta — the shelter advises scheduling an appointment or walking in for a pet visit to help begin the adoption process. Cobb County Courier
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