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Marietta
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Family Resources celebrated its 39th Thanks for Giving program anniversary by feeding 1,100 local children and families while exceeding its goal by 100 food boxes amid SNAP benefit disruptions. Local schools, businesses and volunteers helped the drive succeed — showing that neighbors come together when challenges arise. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ West Cobb Regional Library is hosting holiday events this December— a Backyard Chicken Keepers’ Club meeting on December 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss coop winterizing, a Backyard Birding workshop on December 11 at 4 p.m. where participants will learn to make suet and must register, and a dog bone ornament kit event for teens on December 15 at 10 a.m. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services featured Dog of the Day Zoro, an 11-month-old tri-color terrier from its shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. The shelter now prefers scheduled visits for interested pet parents, but walk-ins are welcome and callers can reach them at (770) 499-4136. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The South Cobb Regional Library is hosting an ongoing hygiene products donation drive—supporting a care cabinet for vulnerable community members with needed items such as soap, toothbrushes, and bottled water. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Can-A-Thon is set to take place one week from today — organizers are finalizing plans so local residents can join in. 11Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Cobb Regional Library will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary from December 1 to January 2 with the We The People traveling exhibit & multiple events tailored for local residents. A seniors workshop is set for December 10 at 1:00 p.m. and holiday crafting sessions include Handmade Holidays on December 12 and Cocoa with Santa & Mrs. Claus on December 13. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating Georgia Tech and with Texas beating Texas A&M, the Bulldogs earned a spot in the SEC Championship game on Dec. 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium — they will face either Alabama or Ole Miss in the title game. This will be their fifth straight SEC championship appearance. 11Alive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Holiday Movies at The Strand: It's A Wonderful Life
11:00 a.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket details not provided — Enjoy the heartwarming classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' with popcorn and drinks.
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