Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Klover (a one-year-old female tabby/calico cat) is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Visitor appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ The Brass Tap Marietta finished its 2nd Annual Toy Drive at 1420 Terrell Mill Road SE + it collected donated toys to benefit local families. Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sean Hanford, a Kennesaw State graduate, gained viral attention after his mother posted his graduation ceremony video online, highlighting community support from mentors and scholarships that eased his college costs. He now plans to start a real estate brokerage to build on his success. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cobb County applied for an environmental variance to repair a collapsed stormwater wall along an unnamed Nickajack Creek tributary in Mableton — the project will disturb 107 linear feet of buffer area. Public comments on the plan will be accepted during a 30-day review period. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Effective Jan. 6, 2026, the National Park Service will close the Kennesaw Mountain road to private vehicles for safety while keeping shuttle, bike and pedestrian access; closures will be intermittent until spring with cyclist access available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. + 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cobb County Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sadie is a two-year-old tan/white Jack Russell terrier available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Visitors can schedule an appointment online or walk in for assistance with pet visits or reclaiming a lost pet. Cobb County Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor shows November home sales in the Hillgrove High attendance zone, with sale prices ranging from $299,900 on Villa Rica Rd to $1,159,317 on Ellis Mountain Dr while details include sale dates, addresses, and home sizes. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Redfin ranked Georgia housing markets from January to October 2025, with Marietta placing 13th as homes sold in 38.52 days, achieved a 98.1% sale-to-list ratio, and had 3.03 months of supply; the ranking helps local buyers and sellers gauge their market. WSB-TV
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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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Painting on Tap
4-6 p.m. — 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill — Ticket includes drink and supplies — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class for all skill levels.
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Bugs & Suds Fly Tying Social
Evening — Alpharetta Outfitters — Free entry — Gather with fellow fly-fishing enthusiasts for food and fun while tying flies.
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80's Tribute HOT FLASH
9:30 PM – 3:30 AM — Dixie Tavern — No Cover — Celebrate the greatest dance rock and new wave hits from the 80s.
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