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Marietta
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blanca is a 3-year-old female white poodle in need of a loving home at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta. Prospective adopters should schedule an appointment online or call (770) 499-4136 to visit her. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Dash is a 6-month-old male ginger domestic short hair at Cobb County Animal Services shelter in Marietta who weighs 6 lbs and is looking for a forever home. The shelter now prefers appointments for visits but accepts walk-ins, and they can be reached at (770) 499-4136 for more information. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Wednesday night, a fire broke out at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in East Cobb and caused minor damage to its chapel—no further details were released. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the GED graduation of seven detainees at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on Oct. 8 — the third ceremony this year with over 30 graduates overall. The program tailored instruction and testing to help participants earn credentials for job applications or college enrollment after release. WSB-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Georgia Lottery player won $150,000 in the Oct. 15 Fantasy 5 drawing with a ticket purchased at RaceTrac — 4410 Canton Road in Marietta. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 16, visitors, patients and families gathered in the Cancer Center lobby at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center to honor breast cancer survivors and raise awareness about the disease—transforming the space into a vibrant sea of pink support. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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