Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pookie, a 6-month-old female Labrador Retriever, is featured as the Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day, encouraging adoption from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Aurora, a spayed female grey tabby cat, is featured as Cobb County Courier's Cat of the Day for adoption. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Winds Clemons was fatally shot just days before Thanksgiving when shots were fired into her home on Baxley Village Trail. 11Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta and Cobb schools' safety measures are ranked as the 7th top local story of 2024 by MDJ newsroom staff. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Sawyer Road Elementary in Marietta was revitalized by the Peach Bowl and College Football Playoff Foundation as part of the Extra Yard Makeover initiative, enhancing learning environments. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's new property tax law, HB 581, introduces a floating homestead exemption to help control property tax increases, affecting Cobb County and its cities. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Marietta Police Department has filled its third deputy chief position, expanding its leadership team. Marietta Daily Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Highland Rivers Behavioral Health expanded services and partnerships in northwest Georgia, focusing on community integration, support for veterans, and innovative co-response programs. Cobb County Courier
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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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