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SportsThe Falcons were shut out 16-0 by the Buccaneers in a Tampa downpourIf you caught the Falcons on Sunday, you saw a strange one. The Buccaneers beat Atlanta 16-0 in the rain at Raymond James Stadium, and Baker Mayfield didn't complete a pass. Tampa Bay is the first team to finish with zero completions since Buffalo on Sept. 29, 1974.Today’s editionRead SportsBraves Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubón each win a Gold GloveTwo Braves won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night: first baseman Matt Olson, for the fourth time, and utilityman Mauricio Dubón, for the third. They're Atlanta's first duo to win in the same year since Max Fried and Dansby Swanson in 2022.Today’s editionRead BulldogsGeorgia beat Florida 27-8 in the rivalry's first game in AtlantaGeorgia won Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and it did it on the ground. The Bulldogs ran for 217 yards on 42 carries and outgained Florida 318 to 246. Linebacker Chris Cole's fumble-return touchdown, one of four Georgia takeaways, made it 24-0 just before halftime.Sunday’s editionRead DreamThe Dream lost Game 7 of the WNBA Finals 68-63 to the Golden State ValkyriesThe Dream fell 68-63 to Golden State on Saturday night in San Francisco, denied a championship in the franchise's fourth try. Gabby Williams scored 30 points, 28 of them in the second half, and was named MVP as the Valkyries won a title in their second season.Sunday’s editionRead FalconsThe Falcons visit Tampa Bay at 1 p.m. today with five players ruled outThe Falcons (3-4) play the Buccaneers (2-5) at 1 p.m. today at Raymond James Stadium, and Atlanta downgraded four players to out Saturday. Inside linebacker Divine Deablo and nickel back Billy Bowman Jr. were downgraded from questionable, as were receiver Beaux Collins and offensive tackle Cameron Williams. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. will miss a second straight game, so Khalil Herbert again backs up Bijan Robinson.Sunday’s editionRead SportsFalcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, faces Tampa Bay on SundayIf your Sunday revolves around the Falcons, they head to Raymond James Stadium to face the Buccaneers, who are coming off a 43-13 win over Carolina. Atlanta is coming off an upset of the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.Saturday’s editionRead SportsThe Dream beat the Valkyries 80-69 and forced a Game 7 for the WNBA titleIf you sneaked away for the Dream on Thursday, you had company. WSB-TV reported 17,000-plus fans as Atlanta beat Golden State 80-69 to force the first-ever Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, per the Albany Herald. Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Braves exercised 2027 club options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie AlbiesIf you follow the Braves' offseason, two names are settled. The team exercised 2027 club options on Acuña ($17 million) and Albies ($7 million) Thursday, as expected. Atlanta can decide later whether to exercise another $17 million option on Acuña for 2028. Albies will be eligible for free agency after next season unless he signs another contract.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Hawks snapped a three-game skid with a 114-111 win over the CavaliersThe Hawks beat Cleveland 114-111 Thursday night at State Farm Arena after three straight losses. Onyeka Okongwu led all scorers with 29 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25. Aaron Wiggins had 20 off the bench.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Hawks lost 129-117 to the Heat for their third straight lossIf you caught the Hawks Wednesday, you saw Miami beat Atlanta 129-117 for its first win of the season after losing its first four games. Atlanta is 2-3 and has dropped three straight.Thursday’s editionRead Election 2026More than 2 million Georgians have voted early, and early voting ends FridayIf you haven't voted yet, early voting ends Friday, Oct. 30. Georgia has passed 2 million in-person early votes, Rough Draft Atlanta reported: 2,016,077 as of just before 8 p.m. Tuesday.Wednesday’s editionRead SportsThe Atlanta Dream play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, trailing 3-2If you're sneaking away Thursday, the Atlanta Dream play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. They trail the Golden State Valkyries 3-2, and a loss ends their season.Wednesday’s editionRead Weekend WatchGDOT expects heavy Halloween weekend traffic, and rain returns Saturday eveningIf you're heading out Friday or Saturday, GDOT expects heavy interstate traffic from noon to 8 p.m. both days, so plan for an extra 30 to 45 minutes. On Halloween, Northside Drive and Cobb Parkway should be heavy from 2 to 4 p.m.Wednesday’s editionRead

Around Marietta

From FOX 5 Atlanta, WRDW and 20 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. FOX 5 Atlanta23 minutes ago

    What Georgia voters need to know on Election Day

    Georgia voters heading to the polls on Nov. 3 can prepare by checking their polling place, bringing photo identification and reviewing their sample ballot.

  2. WRDW33 minutes ago

    Ga. medical student receives mail-in ballot just a day before midterms

    One absentee voter from Cobb County says his ballot still hasn’t arrived the day before the midterm election.

  3. Marietta Daily Journal58 minutes ago

    Meet : Pet of the Day

    Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, GA is looking for a loving home for , today's featured pet.

  4. FOX 5 Atlanta1 hour ago

    Lamar schools employee removed from campus during conduct probe

    School district officials removed an employee from Lamar County Primary School on Monday following misconduct allegations that prompted an immediate local and state investigation.

  5. Atlanta News First1 hour ago

    ‘I got to have water:’ Atlanta relaunches relief program for overdue water bills

    The debt spans more than 60,000 accounts across the city, officials said.

  6. Atlanta News First1 hour ago

    Atlanta relaunches water bill relief program

    It offers interest-free payment plans for up to three years with down payments starting at just 2.5%.

    Also reported byMajic ATLWABESecret AtlantaRough Draft Atlantaand 1 more

  7. Gwinnett Daily Post2 hours ago

    Two Gwinnett projects recognized for redevelopment impact

    Two Gwinnett redevelopment projects found themselves in the spotlight at the recent Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit.

  8. FOX 5 Atlanta2 hours ago

    Two found dead off Highway 136 in Gordon County

    Authorities in Gordon County are investigating after two people were found dead inside a Sugar Valley home over the weekend.

  9. Atlanta News First2 hours ago

    Medical student receives mail-in ballot just a day before midterms

    One absentee voter from Cobb County says his ballot still hasn’t arrived the day before the midterm election.

  10. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    When Will Kyle Monangai Return? Latest News on Bears RB

    Kyle Monangai is still dealing with thumb and toe injuries.

  11. Fulton Neighbor2 hours ago

    North Springs High open house highlights STEAM and career prep

    North Springs High School will host an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its campus in Sandy Springs.

  12. Fulton Neighbor3 hours ago

    Piedmont Oncology gala raises $1.4M for cancer research

    Piedmont Oncology’s second Luminaria gala held on Oct. 24 at the St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead raised more than $1.4 million to support the ongoing expansion of cancer research and

  13. telemundoatlanta.com3 hours ago

    Lista de eliminados en Juego de Villanos: ¿Quiénes siguen en competencia?

    Descubre la lista de eliminados en Juego de Villanos de Telemundo. Consulta quiénes quedan en competencia, horarios y cómo ver en vivo.

  14. WNEG Radio3 hours ago

    Georgia Gas Prices Drop; Oil Bears Watching

    By Montrae Waiters, Spokesperson for GA AAA – The Auto Club Group Georgia gas prices continue to move lower this week, giving drivers additional relief at the pump. However, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns about global supply disruptions could slow that trend in the coming weeks. The Georgia average currently stands at $3.58 per gallon, subject to overnight changes. “Georgia [...]

  15. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News3 hours ago

    Dade County Visitor Spending Reaches $25.7 Million As Visitation Grows 10.4% In 2025

    Alliance for Dade - Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center announced that visitors spent $25.7 million in Dade County in 2025, supporting 149 jobs directly...

  16. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    5 final thoughts from Falcons’ loss to Bucs

    Before the Falcons fly to Madrid for a Week 9 bout with the Cincinnati Bengals, here are five fast thoughts on Atlanta’s third loss in its last four games.

  17. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    Bears vs. Seahawks Prediction: Why Chicago Falls Short on Monday Night Football in Week 8

    Chicago's defense got a major boost from a midweek trade, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a stingy Seattle defense leave the Bears little room for error in Week 8.

  18. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Falcons shutout in Tampa, head to Madrid vs Bengals

    B-Rich of The Waterboyz Show joined us to break down the Atlanta Falcons' brutal 16–0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how the team must regroup before flying to Madrid for Week 9.

  19. Southern Poverty Law Center3 hours ago

    Young, Black voters in the Deep South offer road map to get out the vote

    Every election cycle, voter participation campaigns ask how to get young Black voters to the polls. A better question gets asked far less often: What are those voters already telling us? Between December 2025 and March 2026, six focus groups brought together 39 young Black Southerners in Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; and Montgomery, […]

  20. WSB-TV4 hours ago

    ‘That’s not true:’ Atlanta pastors warn of false election-date signs in Black communities

    Some local pastors think someone is putting out misinformation about the date of the big election to keep the black community from voting. A sign posted in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood suggests the election is Nov. 5, and not Tuesday, Nov. 3.

  21. 95.5 WSB4 hours ago

    What you need to bring with you to vote in Georgia

    Georgia voters had the option to choose between voting in person on election day, in person early or mailing in an absentee ballot.

  22. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer4 hours ago

    How to Watch Thunder at Cavaliers: TV Channel, Live Stream and Start Time

    Oklahoma City visits Cleveland in a nationally televised game featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.

  23. telemundoatlanta.com4 hours ago

    Elecciones locales EE.UU. 2026: ¿Qué hacen y cómo se eligen los concejales y comisionados?

    Elecciones locales 2026: conoce qué hacen los concejales y comisionados, cómo se eligen y qué decidirán en tu ciudad o condado este 3 de noviembre.

  24. Fulton Neighbor4 hours ago

    New Johns Creek development opens with 100% leased office space

    Medley in Johns Creek has officially opened the first phase of its mixed-use district with its speculative office space fully leased,

    Also reported byMetro Atlanta CEO

  25. WSB-TV4 hours ago

    Raffensperger says overseas threats, not Washington, are his top election concern

    Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he is more concerned about potential election interference from overseas than from the White House or federal agencies as Georgia prepares for Election Day.

  26. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4 hours ago

    Atlanta restaurant openings and closings for October 2026

    Many of October’s biggest happenings in the metro Atlanta hospitality industry revolved around nightlife destinations, including Whiplash Comedy and Clave by Mojitos.

  27. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer4 hours ago

    Golden State Valkyries Parade: How to celebrate the WNBA championship

    It took the Golden State Valkyries just two seasons to bring a championship to the Bay Area. Now, San Francisco is ready to celebrate.

  28. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    2 Woodstock baseball coaches suspended after fight at youth game

    Hobgood Baseball officials announced the immediate suspension of two 12U assistant coaches following an altercation during a weekend youth game.

    Also reported byWSB-TV

  29. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Atlanta Falcons tee up at Top Golf for a good cause

    Before the Atlanta Falcons fly off to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals, they came to Top Golf to help support the work of veterans.

  30. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Metro Atlanta has above-average number of electric vehicles, study found

    With gas prices high, many Georgians are looking at electric vehicles to keep costs lower. A new survey found that about one in every 16 households in the metro area has an electric car.

  31. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    What's bringing Georgia's Hispanic and Latino voters to the polls?

    Hispanic and Latino voters are making up a bigger share of Georgia's early vote than they did in the last midterm, but what's bringing them out, and which party stands to benefit? CBS News Atlanta took a look at what the rising numbers could mean for the state.

  32. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Rain holding off for Election Day in Georgia

    As Georgia prepares for Election Day, voters won't have to worry about any rain or cold temperatures as they wait in line. The rain should hold off until late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

  33. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Doctors sound the alarm over early flu season

    The latest reports from the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention see flu cases rising quicker than usual for this time of the year, raising concerns about a spike in illnesses.

  34. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4 hours ago

    Kirby Smart, SEC coaches weigh in on new culture, abundance of injuries

    Kirby Smart was among the SEC coaches the AJC questioned on a league teleconference about the growing week-to-week attrition in the league.

  35. Cherokee Tribune4 hours ago

    Grizzlies build momentum at sectionals

    Creekview was once again among the top-finishing teams at the GHSA cross country sectionals over the weekend, coming after its second consecutive sweep of the Cherokee County championship.

  36. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Atlanta couple helping neighbors in need by cleaning up their overgrown yards

    Atlanta couple Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens have made it their mission to cut lawns needing a transformation across the city.

  37. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Georgia voter living overseas shares mail-in ballot struggles: "I did not know what to do"

    A Cobb County voter living in Kenya nearly missed her chance to cast a ballot in the midterms after her absentee ballot application was rejected without a clear explanation.

  38. FOX 5 Atlanta5 hours ago

    Fulton County election board clears 7,000 challenged voters

    A resolution between civil rights advocates and local election officials will allow roughly 7,000 Fulton County voters who faced residency challenges to cast regular ballots.

  39. WRDW5 hours ago

    Record 2.8M early votes set up high-stakes Ga. Election Day

    Standing before reporters at the State Capitol on Monday, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger likened Tuesday’s 7 a.m. poll opening to the Kentucky Derby.

    Also reported by95.5 WSBWALBFOX 5 Atlanta

  40. CBS Atlanta5 hours ago

    Atlanta couple helps neighbors with free lawn care

    Atlanta couple Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens have made it their mission to cut lawns needing a transformation across the city.

In brief

The short notes of Morning Marietta’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Election DayIf you're voting Tuesday, FOX 5 forecasts mostly dry weather across metro Atlanta, with temperatures near 59 degrees at 7 a.m.

    If you're voting Tuesday, FOX 5 forecasts mostly dry weather across metro Atlanta, with temperatures near 59 degrees at 7 a.m. and 68 by noon. A stronger storm system arrives at midweek.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX 5 Atlanta

  • Cross countryThe Marietta, Harrison and Pope girls teams all won sectional meets, the Marietta Daily Journal reported in its cross country roundup.

    The Marietta, Harrison and Pope girls teams all won sectional meets, the Marietta Daily Journal reported in its cross country roundup.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Marietta Daily Journal

  • DawgsNo. 2 Georgia plays No. 11 Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford on Saturday, Nov.

    No. 2 Georgia plays No. 11 Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Bulldogs are 3.5-point favorites.

    Around Georgia · Today’s editionSource: Dawg Post

  • Deer seasonThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources says deer breeding season runs from October through late December, depending on the location.

    The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says deer breeding season runs from October through late December, depending on the location. Deer are especially active around dawn and dusk, which can overlap with commutes as daylight saving time ends, so we suggest slowing down then, since deer often travel in groups.

    Around Georgia · Today’s editionSource: WSB-TV

  • Early votingGeorgia closed early voting Friday with more than 2.7 million votes cast, days before Tuesday's Nov.

    Georgia closed early voting Friday with more than 2.7 million votes cast, days before Tuesday's Nov. 3 midterm elections. More than 190,000 people voted on the first day, Oct. 13, beating the 2022 midterm first-day record by more than 53,000, officials said.

    Around Georgia · Sunday’s editionSource: telemundoatlanta.com

  • HawksThe Hawks fell 121-99 to the one-win New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, dropping to 3-4 with their fourth loss in five games.

    The Hawks fell 121-99 to the one-win New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, dropping to 3-4 with their fourth loss in five games. They play at the Indiana Pacers on Monday at 7 p.m.

    Around Georgia · Sunday’s editionSource: Atlanta News First

  • Bulldogs injuryGeorgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV missed the second half Saturday with a lower-leg injury.

    Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV missed the second half Saturday with a lower-leg injury. Kirby Smart said the knee tightened up, possibly on his interception, and that nothing was structurally wrong.

    Around Georgia · Sunday’s editionSource: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  • Game dayMacey Davis, a 4-year-old heart transplant recipient from Winterville, went to her first college football game Saturday.

    Macey Davis, a 4-year-old heart transplant recipient from Winterville, went to her first college football game Saturday. Dunkin' of Georgia gave her family free tickets to Georgia-Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

    Around Georgia · Sunday’s editionSource: WSB-TV