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Vying for a playoff berth, Legacy Motor Club hopes it's on the rise

Motorsports · Marietta

Vying for a playoff berth, Legacy Motor Club hopes it's on the rise

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Jimmie Johnson's Legacy Motor Club has shown incredible improvement in 2025, and it would only be slightly surprising if one of his drivers made the postseason.See the Story

Kennesaw State Owls Scores, Stats and Highlights

Sports · Kennesaw

Kennesaw State Owls Scores, Stats and Highlights

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Visit ESPN for Kennesaw State Owls live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025 season schedule.See the Story

Austell mayor defends proposed 158% property tax increase

Taxes · Marietta

Austell mayor defends proposed 158% property tax increase

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

In a Thursday letter to Austell residents, Mayor Ollie Clemons defended the city’s proposed 158% property tax increase, saying “it’s time we face our challenges head-on.”See the Story

Tennessee Stays Scorching Hot on Trail, Lands 2026 Defensive Lineman

Tennessee has been on an absolute scorcher lately on the recruiting trail, and its run of form continued over the weekend when it landed a commitment from Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern defensive lineman Darryl Rivers. The 6-foot-5 Rivers chose coach Josh Heupel and his Vols over Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, and Rutgers. Rivers also held offers from Auburn and Georgia. He took official visits to each of his top 4 schools throughout the month…Powder Springs · Powder Springs See the Story

Marietta store manager reported a shoplifter. An hour later, he was in custody

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A liquor store manager was arrested, just an hour after he called Marietta police to report a shoplifter.Marietta, Georgia · Marietta See the Story

Cobb's local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000 American flags as they led the City of Marietta 4th of July Parade. After the Lions were done, everyone who wanted a flag had one. It was lots of fun celebrating our nation’s independence with our neighbors. We very much appreciate the Mari…Parade · Marietta Read Article

Report with photos from Marietta's Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The City Of Marietta 4th Of July Parade! The crowd was eager to display their love for our brave military and first responders. There were lots of music from marching bands and beautiful floats. The Lions Club started off the parade by givi…Independence Day · Marietta Read Article

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto our main website, and expand them to ten-question quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a specific place or topic related to Cobb County. The intent of these quizzes is not only to gauge our readers’ existing knowledge of the county, but also to educate them. Informed citizens h…Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

North Cobb's Robinson named Gatorade Georgia Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

For the second straight year, North Cobb sprinter and hurdler Jasmine Robinson was recently named the 2024-25 Gatorade Georgia Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year.Kennesaw · Kennesaw Read Article

Cobb players earn All-American honors from USA Lacrosse

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

USA Lacrosse recently announced the 2025 high school girls and boys All-American and All-Academic awards. Cobb County has an extensive list of honored athletes.Cobb County · Cobb County Read Article

Crowds flock to Marietta Square for a Star-Spangled Fourth of July

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

MARIETTA — American flags fluttered throughout Marietta Square Friday in the city’s annual Let Freedom Ring parade celebrating the Fourth of July.Parade · Marietta Read Article