Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leonardo, a 3-year-old male tabby/white domestic short hair cat, is featured as Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, available for adoption at the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Marietta City Council has approved the construction of 15 tiny homes called Emmanuel's Village on a vacant lot to provide transition housing for homeless students in the local school system, complete with recreational facilities. WSB-TV
- ➤ Emma, a 2-year-old female white Siberian husky, is featured as the Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day for adoption from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman passed away after being saved from a fire in her home. 11Alive
- ➤ A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Canton Road in Cobb County, with the local police department's STEP Unit leading the investigation. Cobb County Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Cobb County, 26-year-old Ahmad Rucker was arrested and charged with multiple offenses including rape and battery after he allegedly broke into a home and attacked a 74-year-old woman in front of her grandchild. WSB-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's average gasoline price increased by one cent to $2.91, mirroring a national trend of slight price rises. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff facilitated a $25,000 federal grant for the Marietta Police Department to acquire new policing equipment. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County food establishments received health inspection scores from December 6-12, 2024, with the majority scoring highly and detailed scores available on the Georgia Department of Public Health website. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Le'Zia and Hey Linda's, offering Southern cuisine with Thai and Caribbean influences and authentic Mexican dishes, have launched at Avenue West Cobb in Marietta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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