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Marietta
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has been named Georgia Social Action Chapter of the Year for its extensive community engagement programs — the award honors its commitment to local service. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Earline Gaither celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 5 at Eastside Baptist Church during a reception with local community members. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Lucas is a male brown tabby domestic short hair cat in active status at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta who needs a loving home. He is 8 months old and weighs 6 lbs—visitors can schedule an appointment or walk in to meet him for adoption. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Residents in Cobb County enjoyed a Spooky Scavenger Hunt at East Cobb Library on Friday and can join a Harvest Festival at Mable House and a Diwali Celebration at East Cobb Library today—events free for all ages. They can also attend Chalktoberfest on Marietta Square that runs Saturday and Sunday—featuring chalk art and a craft beer festival. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Yesterday, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation hosted its Evening in the End Zone fundraiser to support eyecare and surgeries for people in need. Barry Krebs reported the event featured a tour of the College Football Hall of Fame, dinner and an awards presentation—honoring Dr Marshburn for his work with local students and backed by sponsors like Johnson & Johnson and Chick-Fil-A. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day is Ivy—a two-year-old brown/white labrador retriever weighing 84 lbs—who is available for adoption at the shelter on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta; the shelter now prefers appointments while still welcoming walk-ins. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Cobb Regional Library in Kennesaw will host its inaugural Young Adult Fest on October 25 — featuring 10 bestselling authors. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia Highlands College have established a transfer pathway that lets students move easily into environmental science and natural resource management programs — a move designed to support future environmental workforce development. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are working overtime today to cut high grass on Cobb roads — the effort aims to keep drivers safe as work continues. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health care experts warned that millions faced potential premium hikes when ACA tax credits expired yesterday, with Georgia families possibly seeing their costs double (if Congress takes no action). 11Alive
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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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