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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ingram, a 2-year-old male black domestic short hair cat, is featured as Cobb County Courier's Cat of the Day, encouraging potential adopters to bring him into a forever home.  Cobb County Courier
  • Peaches, a female American pit bull terrier, is featured as the Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day, encouraging adoptions from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter.  Cobb County Courier
  • Cobb County families are experiencing thefts from their food stamp accounts, while Georgia's Department of Human Services works to address backlogs and enhance security measures.  WSB-TV
  • Cartha Speed, a missing Marietta man with dementia, was safely located by police near Cobb Parkway.  Marietta Daily Journal

CRIME NEWS

  • A Marietta dealership is offering a $5,000 reward for information on three men who stole a Mercedes-Benz under false pretenses.  Fox 5 Atlanta
  • A 17-year-old in Marietta, GA, has been arrested for using Facebook Marketplace to set up meetings with sellers and robbing them at gunpoint.  Fox 5 Atlanta

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The state commission unanimously approved Georgia Power's rate increase, set to impact bills next month.  11Alive
  • Local brewery to shut down on December 31 after 8 years of operation.  11Alive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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