Good morning, Marietta.

Cherokee County will hold a funeral procession on Tuesday to honor Claude Levinge, a 103-year-old fighter pilot known as The Captain—his route will start at Woodstock Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. and end at Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Levinge served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and even taught astronaut Neil Armstrong while neighbors and first responders line the route to pay their respects.

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns Dec.

5 to mark its 39th year by showcasing historic homes in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood—offering local residents a view of festive holiday décor that honors Marietta's rich traditions.

11Alive will host its annual Can-A-Thon soon to encourage local viewers to donate—official details about how to help will be shared later.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, people in Cobb County tried to make gold mining work using modern machinery as investors like the Kennesaw Mining Company started operations west of Lost Mountain.

Later, New York capitalist Austyn Granville asked Acworth for an electric railway franchise to help mine gold near Acworth, even though a real gold rush never happened—these efforts form a unique part of local history.

The Marietta History Center has launched an online collections database that lets people easily access thousands of artifacts, photographs and archival materials—expanding public access to local history.

A 2024 report from Cobb Travel & Tourism found that tourism generated a $2.5 billion economic impact in Cobb County—supporting 18,274 jobs and producing $216.3 million in taxes that saved each household an average of $744.

Visitors spent $1.6 billion while enjoying attractions like Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

Kennesaw State University senior Nahomy Limon from Marietta is interning on Capitol Hill in Senator Warnock's office to assist with healthcare, labor, education, and immigration policies—she was selected among 25 students nationwide for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute program and is funded by the D.C. Owls Scholarship.

A Sage Christmas Musical Revue

3:00-4:30 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — $36.00 - $64.75 — Celebrate the season with a festive blend of holiday tunes performed by the Sage Ensemble.

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour

Various times — Marietta Welcome Center — $30-35 — Explore beautifully decorated private homes in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood during this cherished annual holiday event.

A Sage Christmas Musical Revue

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy a heartwarming musical revue featuring beloved holiday tunes from classics to contemporary hits.

Marietta Square Farmers Market

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Marietta Square Farmers Market — Free entry — Browse fresh produce and unique local goods from a variety of vendors.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops

3-5 p.m. — Marietta Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the joy of the season with festive favorites, heartwarming classics, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Sleighbells on the Square 5K

8-10 a.m. — Marietta Square — Registration fee applies — Embrace the holiday spirit at the 24th Annual Sleighbells on the Square 5K, 1K & Tot Trot.

3 Redneck Tenors: Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR

7:30-9 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive musical celebration with a mix of classic holiday songs and humorous spoofs.

The Nutcracker

2-3 p.m. — Jennie T. Anderson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Clara's adventure in this enchanting ballet with live music.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

8:45 p.m. — The Wimbish House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Magnolia String Quartet under candlelight.

Georgia Ballet - The Nutcracker

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Jennie T. Anderson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical winter wonderland with The Nutcracker, featuring stunning choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music.