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12-Year-Old Marietta Boy Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Van

Europe · Marietta

12-Year-Old Marietta Boy Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Van

66% Center coverage: 6 sources

Cobb County police are investigating a serious pedestrian collision that left a 12-year-old boy hospitalized with serious injuries.See the Story

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

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

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

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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

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

Thieves break into Marietta restaurant months away from opening, cause $100K in damage

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Along Franklin Gateway in Marietta, an old Applebee’s is being transformed into a new restaurant. Those plans abruptly stopped when someone targeted the restaurant last Friday.Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

Odyssey to sell Applied Technical Services to SGS for $1.3bn - Private Equity Wire

Odyssey Investment Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Applied Technical Services, a provider of specialised testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic consulting solutions in North America, to SGS, in a transaction valued at $1.325bn. ATS has a nearly 60-year history of providing critical solutions to clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power genera…Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

Decision Date Set for Pitt DB Target: What are Pitt's Chances?

Despite making a strong effort, it appears as though Pitt will fall short in their pursuit of a talented defensive back from Georgia. Today, 2026 3-star safety Tony Forney, Jr. from Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia gave a big update on his recruitment. Forney announced that he will be making his college decision tomorrow and will selecting between Pitt, Georgia, Auburn, Wisconsin and Missouri. His order of official visits per Rivals/On3 Spo…Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

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