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Hi Marietta! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new park plans and funding will change Marietta's favorite spots
  • Need weekend ideas? Explore this kid-approved guide to Marietta fun
  • Marietta man charged after alleged violent attack on pregnant girlfriend

Also on today's calendar: Before Slavery Museum Presents: Lunch & Learn---Ashanti Communication Before the Americas and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Free kittens to good loving home.
    4 are 6 weeks old and we have a bonded pair (brother and sister) who are 3 months. (Nextdoor Steinhauer)
  • A mama cat brought my sister 7 kittens this morning.
    They are already feeding like 10 but they can't take care of anymore. They live in Douglasville. They have got the mama cat also. They need a rescue… (Nextdoor Lamplighter Village)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Marietta, Georgia in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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