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1. Marietta approves Franklin Gateway Park Advisory Committee (ledger-enquirer.com) — Marietta residents will soon help shape a new Franklin Gateway park, after the City Council created a 14-member advisory committee and accepted donated land and funding tied to Atlanta United's facilities. Council members also approved more than $600,000 from motor vehicle tax funds for upgrades at Elizabeth Porter Park, Brumby Hall, and support for Chalktoberfest, directly affecting popular local amenities.
2. Best Itinerary of Things to Do with Kids in Marietta, GA: Families Love Visiting Marietta for Neverending Fun (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Marietta can use this detailed guide to plan kid-friendly fun around Marietta Square, local parks, Six Flags White Water, and popular indoor play spots. It highlights beloved eateries like Marietta Diner and Marietta Pizza Co., plus major 2026 events such as Chalktoberfest, Harvestfest, and May-Retta Daze, along with convenient hotel options for visiting relatives.
3. Marietta man accused of battery on a pregnant woman (ledger-enquirer.com) — A Marietta man faces charges after police say a Sept. 9 argument at a Wood Hollow Lane residence escalated into a violent attack on his pregnant girlfriend, including kicking, choking, and destroying her phone. He was arrested within an hour, booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, and released the next morning on bond, according to authorities.
4. Cobb County Courier Quiz: Can You Guess the Employer? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County readers can test how well they know major local employers, including long-standing operations in Marietta like the C-130J plant and a logistics firm with its U.S. headquarters here. The Courier's multiple-choice quiz highlights companies shaping jobs and economic life across the county, and newsletter subscribers can get a fresh quiz and top headlines delivered daily.
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