Good morning, Marietta.

The Cobb Courier launched a 10-question quiz that tests residents on local cafés and restaurants to encourage support for independent eateries in Cobb County.

The quiz explains how buying local helps keep money circulating in the community—boosting neighborhood food systems and small business growth.

City of Marietta posted a playlist of videos that highlight local parks by showing features like playgrounds, walking trails, athletic fields and picnic areas.

The series includes six videos featuring Elizabeth Porter Park, Laurel Park, Victory Park, Steve and Virginia Tumlin Park, Henry Memorial Park and Merritt Park — offering a close look at the variety of parks available to residents and visitors.

Marietta’s Laurel Park is a 25-acre park along Whitlock Road that features two ponds with ducks, geese, and turtles as well as a tennis court and playground.

The park is known for a bear visit in July 2020 — an unusual incident that still stands in local memory.

Volunteers from the Brookwood Road Community Group conducted their first Adopt-A-Mile cleanup along Brookwood Road—from the East West Connector to Clay Road—and then removed litter from Church Street and Anderson Mill Road, collecting 23 bags of debris.

The cleanup involved help from Friends of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club and supports ongoing efforts by Keep Cobb Beautiful to improve local waste management.

Cobb County issued licenses for 16 new unincorporated businesses on the week ending November 28—details include business names and sectors such as construction, retail, and health, while cities within Cobb issue their own licenses.

Cobb County announced it is offering an amnesty period for businesses in unincorporated areas to get a 2026 Occupation Tax Certificate without back taxes, penalties, or interest—this measure starts today and ends January 30.

The policy applies to all local vendors and contract providers to help them meet licensing requirements.

October home sales in the McEachern High attendance zone in Powder Springs ranged from $158,000 for 1303 NEW HORIZON ST to $615,000 for 4555 FALLS AVE—data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site; the report also lists sale dates and house square footage.

October home sales in the Pebblebrook High attendance zone, mainly in Mableton, were compiled from Cobb County’s tax assessor’s tool and include property addresses, sale dates, sale prices, and square footage — with transactions ranging from $125,000 to $1,150,000.

The Falcons lost a late fourth-quarter lead to the Jets and dropped to a 4-8 record, which deepened fans' frustration with poor special teams performance and questionable coaching choices.

Many fans called for changes in the head coach and front office—arguing that the repeated mistakes signal a need for a fresh direction.

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.

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.