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Coming up: East Marietta 2026 Fall League on the East Cobb County Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, East Cobb County? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • East Marietta 2026 Fall League at East Marietta Basketball
  • Softball Game @North Paulding HS at North Paulding High School
  • JV Football @North Cobb HS at North Cobb High School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday September 17
  • Softball Game @North Paulding HS
    North Paulding High School, 300 N Paulding Dr #6675, Dallas
    6:00 pm
  • JV Football @North Cobb HS
    North Cobb High School, 3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Varsity Football vs North Paulding HS - Teacher Appreciation Night
    Northcutt Stadium, 121 Winn St, Marietta
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Free Events for Kids - Dino Day →
    Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Rd, Marietta
    11:00 am
  • Team Trivia →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    8:30 pm
    • Monday September 21
  • BINGO! →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 22
  • Singer/Songwriter Night w/ Chip Jones →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    9:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Team Trivia →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    8:00 pm
    • Monday September 28
  • BINGO! →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 29
  • Singer/Songwriter Night w/ Chip Jones →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    9:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Team Trivia →
    1318 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
    8:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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