Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Marietta.
💼 Business
East Cobb's Casabella owner Cathy Linton announced the shop's lease will not be renewed after 24 years of operation, leaving its future uncertain.
🎭 Culture
Georgia Ballet is opening its season this week with a double-bill performance featuring Firebird and Carmen, accompanied by a live orchestra.
🎓 Education
Residents can test their local geography knowledge with the Cobb County Courier Quiz available via email — a daily challenge that asks five questions about terrain, neighboring counties, trails and waterways — and learn more about their community.
Atlanta broadcaster Ryan Cameron will be honored today as the first Black man inducted onto Campbell High School’s Hall of Fame wall.
He will serve as grand marshal for the homecoming parade and receive special recognition at Friday’s football game.
🌲 Environment
Environmental officials confirmed the presence of forever chemicals in the Chattahoochee River after a study was released Wednesday.
Agencies will investigate the findings to protect water quality in the area.
🏛️ Government
Cobb County DOT posted active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, Oct.
21, covering work on Old Floyd Rd for a bridge widening and one-direction restrictions on Davis Rd and South Gordon Rd for safety improvements, which may affect local traffic.
🏥 Health
The American Red Cross is asking local residents to donate blood or platelets to help meet urgent needs.
The organization encourages community members to give now in order to save lives.
🏈 Sports
County commissioners in Marietta approved a zoning application for a planned indoor pickleball facility and sports bar at the site of the closed east Cobb Walmart — the project will bring a modern sports venue to the community.
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