Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta presents a tan labradoodle available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome to meet this 3-year-old pup; call (770) 499-4136 for details. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has featured Pongo, a 2-year-old male cat available for adoption at its shelter. The agency updated its appointment policy to favor scheduled visits while still welcoming walk-ins at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ A church coalition held its annual Christmas celebration at the CKS Packaging warehouse on Dec. 15, delivering gifts, health screenings, coats, haircuts, music, crafts, food, Bibles, and prayer to local residents. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Voting for the 2026 Cobb Life Magazine Best of Cobb contest is underway as organizers expect a record turnout & local residents can now cast their online ballots to select community favorites. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new drive-thru coffee shop is proposed to open on Sandy Plains Road, and it will offer breakfast and coffee options to northeast Cobb residents. Marietta Daily Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Georgia dropped by three cents this week, with regular unleaded averaging $2.76 while Cobb County remains slightly higher at $2.82. AAA said oil supplies and lower demand mean prices will stay low — a relief for drivers through the holidays. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Board of Education filed an appeal to reverse a judge’s order that reinstated a middle school student expelled after reporting a false online threat last year — the district says false social media rumors strained local resources. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Mableton hosted their quarterly adopt-a-mile cleanup on Queen Mill Road with volunteers from groups including the Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club, removing 26 bags of litter + boosting local efforts for a cleaner neighborhood. Cobb County Courier
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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