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Marietta
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta is featuring an 8‑week‑old female brown tabby kitten available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Appointments are preferred (walk‑ins welcome) to help manage visits and ensure a smooth process. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services now features Spruce, a 3-month-old black/white Siberian husky available for adoption. The shelter prefers scheduled visits to better serve pet parents (call 770 499-4136) and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Kennesaw State University President Kathy Schwaig was named Town Center’s 2025 Citizen of the Year on Wednesday by the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council; the honor recognized her leadership in the community. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council announced 2025 Citizens of the Year at a luncheon at the Riverside EpiCenter, naming Derek Caffe for Austell and Jason Gaines for Mableton; the Powder Springs honoree will be named in February. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Former District Attorney Joyette Holmes, chair of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, was named West Cobb Citizen of the Year 2025 by the Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb. Marietta Daily Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County's Development Authority approved bonds to give Home Depot a $7M tax break for its planned office expansion across local campuses (a move that will boost the company's local growth). Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Metro Atlanta bookseller Pete Jones of Arcadia Books Inc. said holiday packages are delayed at the USPS Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center, which may leave local customers without gifts before Christmas—he warned that small businesses face unpredictable shipping times due to high holiday package volumes. Fox 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack said his team, which grew from two wins to 10, will play in its first bowl game Friday as it faces Western Michigan in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Mack said the game offers a chance to boost the program's profile. WSB-TV
- ➤ Registration is open for Town Center Community’s 5K/10K race along Noonday Creek Trail, a USA Track & Field-certified event set for Saturday, March 28. Local artists can join a poster contest with cash prizes while community voting for a new race shirt design ends on Jan. 13. Cobb County Courier
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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
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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