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Greetings Marietta! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What officers say happened at that Windy Hill Road Shell station.
  • How a Marietta data center vote escalated into online threats.
  • Could Cricket be the newest furry member of your Marietta home?

Also on today's calendar: Cobb County Extension Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police: Woman tried to swallow fentanyl after traffic stop at Marietta gas station (ledger-enquirer.com) — Police say a woman is accused of trying to swallow suspected fentanyl after a traffic stop at the Shell station on Windy Hill Road in Marietta, leading to trafficking and other serious charges. She's also accused of attempting to escape custody at Kennestone Hospital and remains jailed without bond, while the driver faces related drug charges.
   

• Marietta data center vote sparks threats against council members (ledger-enquirer.com) — A recent Marietta City Council vote approving a data center on Powers Ferry Place has triggered an online backlash, including disturbing social media threats against council members. Marietta police say no investigations are open yet and explain the legal hurdles for prosecuting such comments, while council members publicly condemn the violent rhetoric and defend their positions on the project.
   

• 'My name is Cricket. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — A 9-week-old black-and-white kitten named Cricket is waiting for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. The shelter prefers appointments but welcomes walk-ins for adoptions, and no appointment is needed if you've found a stray or are searching for a lost pet.
   

📸 Around Marietta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • Softball Game @McEachern HS (Doubleheader)
    Marietta High School McEachern High School, 2400 New MacLand Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA
    5:00 pm
  • ALB Scouting Sign Up
    A.L. Burruss Elementary School, 325 Manning Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Municipal Court in session →
    Marietta, GA Calendar, 240 Lemon Street, Marietta
    8:30 am
  • Varsity Volleyball @Greater Atlanta Christian School
    Marietta High School Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Norcross, GA 30093, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Softball Game vs Etowah HS
    Marietta High School MHS Softball Field
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
    Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl Trivia →
    Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta
    9:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Drag Bingo →
    Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

  • How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Smyrna road rage investigation closed after police name suspect (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 7 to August 13 (cobbcountycourier.com)

Kennesaw

  • FIN FIT "Fearless Fundraising your Small Business" (macon.com)
  • Metro Atlanta residents find ways to handle triple-digit heat index (wsbradio.com)
  • AMARA Subway Releases Quick Guide for Planning Group Sandwich Orders (commercialappeal.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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