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Good morning Marietta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Whitlock Avenue's resurfacing could affect your nighttime drive home
  • Ready to experience Imminence's new album early in Marietta?
  • What will bring global Baptist leaders to Marietta this January?

Also on today's calendar: East Marietta 2026 Fall League and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

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  • Scientific facts about joro spiders.
    No, you shouldn't kill them. No, they're not dangerous to you or your pets.: https://youtu.be/Nk8uNsNrQ-0 (Nextdoor Ebenezer Rd)
  • 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)
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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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