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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Archimedes, a 10-month-old tri-color shepherd, is featured as Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day, available for adoption at Cobb Animal Services Shelter.  Cobb County Courier
  • The Cobb County Courier highlights Nuria, a 2-year-old female domestic short hair cat seeking a forever home, adopted from Cobb Animal Services Shelter.  Cobb County Courier

CRIME NEWS

  • Thomas Clay Pendley, 32, from Marietta, faces charges for an altercation with a family member on Nov. 19.  Marietta Daily Journal

ECONOMY NEWS

  • FedEx customers in Cobb County, Georgia experience significant delays and lost packages at the Austell facility, causing holiday stress.  11Alive

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera is considering extending the cell phone ban from middle school students to high school students.  Marietta Daily Journal

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Sonya Allen becomes the first elected Black woman District Attorney in Cobb County, highlighting a career of over 28 years in law enforcement and her commitment to fairness and justice.  Cobb County Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Cobb County Holiday Artisan Market

    The Cobb County Holiday Artisan Market at the Cobb County Civic Center features handmade goods, fine arts, musical performances, visits from Santa, and free kids crafts.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • Ugly Sweater Block Party at The Brickyard

    Celebrate the holiday season in style by wearing your most outrageous ugly sweater while enjoying a night of festive fun at The Brickyard in Marietta Square, featuring complimentary drinks and access to numerous bars and restaurants.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • SPRAT Rope Access Training Course

    The SPRAT Training Course offers comprehensive rope access training for all experience levels over a 40-hour period in Marietta, GA.

    Mon, 12/16/24

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  • Community Exploration at Melt Yard - Marietta

    This event invites participants to discover various activities, including food, art, shopping, and music, while connecting with neighbors in the Marietta Square area.

    Tue, 12/17/24

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  • 19th Annual Messiah Sing-Along at Kingswood Church

    The Messiah Sing-Along is a festive musical event featuring the community singing cherished choruses from Handel's Messiah alongside vocal soloists and a chamber orchestra.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • Solution Revolution Debut Performance at Dixie Tavern

    Solution Revolution will perform a diverse set of Rock and Pop music spanning from the 1970s to contemporary hits at Dixie Tavern.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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  • New Year Intention Setting and Meditation Session

    This event offers a reflective space for participants to set intentions for the upcoming year while engaging in meditation.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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