Morning
Marietta
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shadow is a two-year-old spayed female German shepherd with a black and tan coat from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta that is available for adoption — the shelter prefers appointments for pet visits but welcomes walk-ins. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb PARKS' annual Fall Festival of Fun kicks off today at Jim Miller Park and Event Center with a haunted house attraction—organizers expect a lively community celebration. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Marietta animal shelter offers a 9-week-old female grey tabby domestic short hair kitten named Meadow weighing 2 lbs that is available for adoption—Cobb County Animal Services prefers appointments but welcomes walk-ins and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After 25 years on air, The Bert Show ended on Friday — marking its final broadcast and the close of an era for longtime fans. 11Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 16, student JeNai O'Connor of Powder Springs performed with Andrea Bocelli during the Hope Transforms campaign as a member of Belmont University's Chorale—she was one of over 50 orchestra students who experienced this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ More than 30 cadets from Marietta High School Air Force Junior ROTC visited the University of North Georgia—on the district’s first campus tour of the UNG Corps of Cadets—to explore leadership pathways. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ The Associated General Contractors of Georgia will partner with local contractors to host the AGC Metro Atlanta Skills Challenge on October 28th for high school construction students from nine local counties — the event will provide hands-on training and a chance to explore career opportunities in construction. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County residents reported that affordable housing is the biggest problem facing metro Atlanta in the 2025 Atlanta Speaks Survey by the Atlanta Regional Commission—reflecting widespread concern over housing access. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neutrogena has recalled 1,312 cases of its Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes after tests found the product contains the bacteria pluralibacter gergoviae, which can harm people with weak immune systems — the recalled lot was sent to Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. 11Alive
- ➤ The American Red Cross is offering Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters to help kids enjoy the holiday safely on October 31 as families plan their routes in local neighborhoods. Marietta Daily Journal
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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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Annual Gem & Mineral Show
10 AM – 6 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — A three-day extravaganza for rock and mineral enthusiasts with activities for the whole family.
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