Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Courier highlights a 2-year-old female black Labrador named Mini from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter, encouraging potential pet owners to consider adoption. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ A $10,000 lottery ticket was purchased in Marietta as part of a series of wins by Georgians during the holiday season, including five Mega Millions drawing winners on December 24. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Oriella, a spayed female grey domestic short hair cat, is featured as Cobb County Courier's Cat of the Day from Cobb Animal Services Shelter, highlighting adoption opportunities. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County officials are evaluating the safety of Barnes Mill Road after concerns from locals about a potentially hazardous curve linked to several crashes. WSB-TV
- ➤ Veterans Memorial Highway, initially called Bankhead Highway, was established before 1920 to link Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis, reflecting early 20th century enthusiasm for roadbuilding. Cobb County Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on C.H. James Parkway in Cobb County on December 23, 2024. Cobb County Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Juliana Valencia, 27, from Marietta, faces charges related to child cruelty following an incident on Dec. 8 at Wellstar Urgent Care in Smyrna. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Kourtney Gerilynn Greene of Marietta was charged with driving within a police convoy and fleeing, with an unsecured child in the vehicle. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lockheed Martin receives a $3.367 billion contract modification to enhance F-35 Lightning II production and support, boosting work at its Fort Worth and Cobb County facilities. Cobb County Courier
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Honest Fox Comedy Festival 2025
The Honest Fox Comedy Fest returns for its second annual event at The Alley Stage, showcasing a lineup of rising comedy stars for a weekend of live taping.
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