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Marietta
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta shelters a 3-month-old white and brown beagle puppy weighing 18 lbs, featured as Dog of the Day on its website. The shelter advises scheduling an appointment for visits but also welcomes walk-ins. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marching bands from Cobb and Marietta schools gathered on Monday at the 52nd annual Cobb-Marietta Marching Band Exhibition — the event featured live performances that showcased student skill and teamwork. Marietta Daily Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on Oct. 15 and quickly contained a blaze in the older sanctuary at 925 Johnson Ferry Road in Cobb County using a ladder truck to spray water, with no injuries reported. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brian Moore was installed as the inaugural Brent Scarbrough and Company Endowed Chair in Construction Management on Monday at Kennesaw State University's Marietta campus — a $1 million endowment will support research, teaching and student enrichment for the department. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ ACT scores released yesterday showed that Cobb County earned its highest average in four years—Marietta High School’s scores dropped slightly from last year. Marietta Daily Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Channel 2 will air five Top 25 college football matchups this Saturday, including No. 5 Mississippi visiting No. 9 Georgia at 3:30 p.m.—Mississippi seeks to rebound after a close win while Georgia builds on a narrow victory at Auburn. WSB-TV
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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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Comedy on the Square
8 p.m. — The Alley Stage — Ticket prices may vary — Experience world-class comedy with top-tier talent in an intimate setting that promises nonstop laughs.
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Atlanta Tango Social Grand Opening
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM — Academy Ballroom Marietta — Learn tango basics before enjoying a classic Buenos Aires milonga under the guidance of Horacio Arcidiacono.
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Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night
7-10 p.m. — The Alley Stage — $5 entry — Experience a night of non-stop laughter with a diverse lineup of comedians.
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Halloween Celebration at Glover Park Brewery
2-11:55 p.m. — Glover Park Brewery — Kid and pet friendly — Celebrate Halloween with brews and festive fun at the brewery.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — $27.44 - $51.94 — Enjoy a hilarious battle of cons on the glamorous French Riviera.
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