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1. 47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County just issued 47 new business licenses, and many of them are tied directly to Marietta addresses, from hair braiding salons and personal care homes to law offices, logistics firms, and auto services. Because these licenses cover unincorporated areas, the list offers Marietta residents a snapshot of new nearby services, shops, and professionals setting up in their neighborhoods.
2. Cobb County Public Library hosts the fall book sale this October — save the date! (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Mark your calendar now for the Cobb County Public Library's big fall book sale at the Cobb Civic Center on South Marietta Parkway from October 16–18, 2026. With free admission, free parking, and prices mostly under $4, plus a Bring Your Own Box Day on Sunday for flat-fee boxfuls, it's a budget-friendly way for Marietta readers to stock up.
3. Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta Mayor Steve "Thunder" Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association, honoring his leadership on the city's infrastructure. The award, presented at the Aug. 12 Marietta City Council meeting, highlights recent streetscape upgrades, bridge replacement, and stronger support for local public works staff and planning.
4. Trump keeps 2028 door cracked, while calling law 'very strong' prohibiting third term (theday.com) — Trump's recent stop in Marietta included a joking "candidacy" announcement that fed ongoing speculation about whether he'll try to seek a legally barred third term in 2028. Legal scholars in the story overwhelmingly say the 22nd Amendment makes another Trump run impossible, but note his teasing rhetoric keeps Republican hopefuls and opponents off balance.
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