Morning
Marietta
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta invites pet visits to meet Harry (a 1-year-old, 6-lb, neutered black domestic short hair cat) at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, with appointments preferred for smoother shelter operations. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier has moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes to its main website with ten questions on local libraries + offering answer-key links to help residents learn more about the county. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor shows October home sales in the Hillgrove High School attendance zone, with the record sale at $1,036,747 at 2093 FREESTONE WAY SW + the lowest sale at $286,990 at 3010 ANDORA DR, and the report was released in early December. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Bulldogs won the SEC Championship on Saturday — local fans in Marietta celebrated the victory at neighborhood bars as the College Football Playoff bracket is set to be revealed later today. 11Alive
- ➤ If Georgia wins Saturday's SEC Championship, the Dawgs will earn a playoff bye and play in either the Sugar or Cotton Bowl; their seeding as No. 2 or No. 3 will depend on the Big Ten Championship outcome between Ohio State + Indiana. 11Alive
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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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White Elephant Christmas Run
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Etowah River Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate Christmas Eve morning with a fun family-friendly run, sporting your best or ugliest holiday attire.
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Homegrown Winter Jam Featuring Funk Cake and Davis & The Love
8-9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Funk Cake and Davis & The Love at this lively winter jam.
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Champions - A Celebration of Queen
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience iconic Queen hits including 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Somebody to Love'.
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