Morning
Marietta
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe, a 2-year-old neutered male boxer, is featured as the Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day, promoting his adoption from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Marietta City Council has approved a plan to build 15 tiny homes to provide transitional housing for over 500 homeless school children and their families, with efforts led by local leaders, the faith-based community, and funded by private donations. 11Alive
- ➤ Today marks the final day for Marietta residents and business owners to enter the Mayor’s Christmas Lights Decorating Contest, aiming to showcase holiday spirit. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Students at Crawford W. Long Middle School and Humphries Elementary School received new shoes from the Caring for Others shoe giveaway event. 11Alive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Labor identified failures by a Marietta tree trimming contractor as the cause of an employee's electrocution. 11Alive
- ➤ A fatal crash in Cobb County involving a Toyota Tundra and a Ford F-250 resulted in one death and one with minor injuries; an investigation is ongoing. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A motorcyclist was severely injured in a collision with a car on the East-West Connector in Cobb County and the incident is under investigation. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man offering funeral escorts in Cobb County was arrested for impersonating a police officer due to his use of emergency lights on a retired police vehicle. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families attended a holiday concert at Hickory Hills Elementary where first and third graders performed 'Rude Alf: The Red-Nosed Reindeer.' Marietta Daily Journal
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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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