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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Whitlock Avenue Resurfacing Begins Sept. 21 in Marietta (cobbcountycourier.com) — Overnight resurfacing on Whitlock Avenue in Marietta starts Monday, Sept. 21, running from John Ward Road toward North Marietta Parkway between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. through Dec. 21, so drivers should plan for nighttime delays. The article also shares quick facts on Marietta's population, housing costs, and local government to give residents broader context about their city.
2. Imminence Announce 'Axis Mundi' Film Screenings Ahead Of Album (themosh.net) — Metalcore fans in Marietta can catch an exclusive big-screen premiere of Imminence's Axis Mundi film and full album listen on September 29 at SM Marietta, days before the record's October 2 release. The one-night event includes the complete medieval-inspired story, unreleased music, and a behind-the-scenes feature, giving local listeners a rare early dive into the band's cinematic new world.
3. Chitwood thanks IMB trustees for 'moving forward together' • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) — Southern Baptists' International Mission Board has approved 48 new missionaries, adopted a $318.5 million budget, and highlighted growing financial strength and security investments for workers worldwide. For local Baptists in Marietta, the key detail is that the next IMB trustee meeting will be held in town January 27–28, bringing national denominational leaders and discussions directly into the community.
4. 2026 Wingfoot XC Classic Meet Preview (milesplit.com) — Marietta High's girls and boys cross-country teams are central to this weekend's Wingfoot XC Classic in Cartersville, where the girls are vying with Pope for statewide bragging rights and the boys are chasing a podium spot. The preview breaks down key runners, rival teams, and how tightly packed the competition could be when they race under the lights Saturday night.
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