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
SHOP NEWS
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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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