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Marietta
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marietta's Cobb County Animal Services shelter has a male tabby/white domestic short hair cat available for adoption. The 8-month-old feline weighs 5 lbs and visitors are encouraged to schedule an appointment — walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chalktoberfest returns this weekend at Marietta Square as professional chalk artists decorate the streets for an expected crowd of 40,000 to 60,000 people—local residents and visitors can enjoy the colorful displays. Marietta Daily Journal
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 6, 2025, the Cobb Chamber honored public safety heroes at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Marietta to recognize the courage and hard work of police, fire, and EMS responders—highlighting awards for leaders like Stephen Abernathy and Officer Adams. The luncheon marked the start of Public Safety Appreciation Week and celebrated those who keep Cobb County safe—reinforcing community trust and readiness. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Marietta City Council is looking at a request today to build a Ted's Montana Grill restaurant in the empty lot at 77 North Park Square—this plan may bring a new dining spot to the Square. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Georgia officials said the state’s WIC program will keep providing benefits to mothers and young children for the next two to three weeks amid the federal shutdown. The Georgia Department of Public Health is checking options to extend services if needed—ensuring local families continue to get vital nutritional support. 11Alive
- ➤ The Cobb Sheriff's Office announced on October 7 that Liberty—an 11-month-old bloodhound—has joined its K-9 Unit and will soon support Deputy Barry Bales in tracking missing persons and suspects. Liberty’s advanced scent skills are expected to enhance the office’s public safety efforts in the coming months. Cobb County Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On October 7th, Dr. Felipe Lobelo from Emory University told Marietta residents to get the flu vaccine + use other prevention measures to stay healthy this season. 11Alive
- ➤ Georgia health officials announced that a prescription is no longer needed for the COVID-19 vaccine and that the shot is beginning to be available at local health departments. 11Alive
- ➤ At a legislative hearing on Tuesday, a Georgia panel heard that federal budget cuts and rising insurance costs are hurting lower-income residents and reducing funding for affordable healthcare. Natasha Taylor from Georgia Watch said that permanently funding community health workers—whose network expanded during the pandemic—could lower future medical costs, with a certified bill now pending in the Senate in January. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Instacart data showed that in October 2024 Georgia consumers favored Life Savers and candy corn while national trends highlighted Reese's and other chocolate treats — households also began ordering Halloween decor as early as August 24. This early start underlines a unique regional twist in the way locals embraced Halloween festivities. WSB-TV
- ➤ Cleo is a female black/tan hound, 1-year-old and weighing 38 lbs, featured as the Dog of the Day by the Cobb County Courier from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—she needs a loving home—visitors can walk in or set an appointment to meet her at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
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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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