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Marietta
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morris Brandon Elementary hosted its annual biking to school event—students and families rode together to start the day. 11Alive
- ➤ Atlanta Boy Scouts is hosting a Youth Protection Seminar on Thursday in Cobb County—local, state and national leaders will meet to learn how to keep children safe. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ Marietta High School's Homecoming Court gathered for formal photos despite Sunday's rain — a tradition maintained ahead of Friday's game. Marietta Daily Journal
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Georgia rose two cents over the past week to about $2.89 per gallon, with Cobb County rates slightly higher at around $2.90. Electric vehicle fast-charging rates held steady at about 38 cents per kWh—factors linked to rising crude oil costs and global tensions. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A KSU graduate is challenging a cheating allegation on an online test—she says she must clear her record while experts review the proctoring technology. The case raises questions about how online classes verify test security. 11Alive
- ➤ On Monday, seniors at Marietta High School sent their college applications knowing fees range from $50 to $80 — a cost eased by Superintendent Grant Rivera. For the seventh year, he used his bonus to cover one college application fee per student. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UGA is asking residents to help track Joro-spiders through a statewide photo contest — the contest will collect photos that researchers will use to study where the spiders are spreading. 11Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 5:15 p.m. on Monday, the Marietta City Council reviewed a proposal that would limit public gatherings without permits after dark in Downtown Marietta Historic District—blocking events from Friday 5 p.m. to Saturday 7 a.m. and from Saturday 5 p.m. to Sunday 7 a.m. The proposal also requires event organizers to follow traffic rules and sound limits to safely exercise First Amendment rights. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cure Childhood Cancer is working in our community to improve care and support for children with cancer — the organization is launching new programs and events to raise funds and boost research. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia High School Association overhauled its playoff system by now seeding the top 32 teams statewide instead of selecting the top four from each region—this new ranking multiplies winning percentages and is intended to reward regional champions while boosting competitiveness, though some critics worry it may favor teams with easier schedules. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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