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Running, Sports February 2, 2026

Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Festive Community Run

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is gearing up for the 10th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Walk/Run, a St….

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Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

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Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

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Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

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KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

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Atlanta Braves Do Know How To Build For The Future

Sports October 14, 2025

Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom

by Aaron Mansfield, Merrimack College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Being from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world….

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Community, Giving Back to the Community February 4, 2026

Caregiving Without Burnout: Free Educational Program in Marietta for Adult Children of Aging Parents

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee submitted the following news release about a free educational program for adult children of aging parents: For many residents in Cobb and Cherokee counties, the “nine-to-five”…

News, Transportation February 4, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Weather February 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

Affordable Housing, Real Estate February 4, 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

The City of Marietta announced on its website the preservation of 208 affordable multi-family housing units at Walton Village apartments following the city’s endorsement of a successful application for Low-Income…

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Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Festive Community Run

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Having More Playoff Teams Hasn’t Helped NCAA College Football

Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But It Could Buy Baseball Titles

Acworth Turkey Chase Adds Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Status

Atlanta Braves Do Know How To Build For The Future

Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom