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
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Only two days remain to take advantage of some of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals. The sale makes upgrading every room of the house simple: We recommend these under sink organizing shelves for your bathroom, Roku’s 40-Inch smart TV for your living room, and the Keurig Hot and Iced Coffee Maker for your kitchen. The Buy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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