Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
Good morning, Marietta.
🏘️ Community
Ludacrismas returns this holiday season to hand out coats, toys and more to kids across metro Atlanta.
The annual event supports local families in need.
Cobb families recognized local bus drivers, monitors & mechanics on Friday afternoon by distributing 1,100 thank you gifts across several school transportation sites.
Local businesses also contributed to the effort while community members celebrated these unsung heroes.
🎭 Culture
Backstage has compiled a list of casting calls for movies and TV shows filming in Atlanta.
The list covers roles from leads to background extras with rates ranging from $13 to $125, offering varied opportunities for local and aspiring actors.
A local writer explains that Christmas is best celebrated by sharing time and thoughtful experiences instead of buying gifts & being swept up in commercialism.
The piece invites readers to embrace genuine connections and simple moments during the holiday season.
Marietta cookbook by author Ella Ruth Tennent (1885) is making a comeback as its historic recipes return to local bookshelves, offering a link to classic culinary traditions.
The reissued collection reconnects residents with the city's rich heritage.
📰 Real Estate
A single mother from Marietta won a fully furnished 785 sqft micro home in Union City on Christmas Eve in a raffle by Techie Homes.
The $250K property was purchased for a $25 ticket and comes with property taxes and utilities covered for the first year.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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'.
Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8 PM – 12 AM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic tribute to the legendary sounds of Fleetwood Mac.
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