Marietta

Government & Politics, Local government February 6, 2026

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month

Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…

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…

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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…

Wisconsin Lutheran College choir in four rows

Music February 3, 2026

Wisconsin Lutheran College choirs to perform in Marietta

The following news release was submitted by Wisconsin Lutheran College: The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir of Wisconsin Lutheran College, under the direction of Dr. James A. Nowack, will perform a concert…

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….

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History January 27, 2026

Marietta History Center Launches 30th-Anniversary Exhibition

The Marietta History Center announced its 30th anniversary with a new landmark exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30,” showcasing the museum’s evolution since its founding in 1996, which will run…

Arts & Culture, Theatre January 20, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Theatre Company is kicking off its 2026 season with the cult classic musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,”…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Crime & Public Safety January 18, 2026

Juvenile Suspect Turns Himself In After Marietta Theater Gunfire

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police have identified and arrested a 16-year-old male suspect in a case where shots were fired at a local movie theater last year. It happened just…

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Arts & Culture, Theatre January 14, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company unveils 2026 season lineup with tickets now on sale

Marietta Theatre Company announced its 2026 season lineup on the City of Marietta website, featuring three high-energy musicals and offering season ticket packages starting at just $65. Individual and season…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 14, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….

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News, Weather February 12, 2026

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday

High fire danger conditions are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon into the evening as very low relative humidity and dry fuels combine to elevate the risk of…

Weather February 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…

Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…

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