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The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.

Hospital Capacity In Marietta Area: See The Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cobb County and across GA.

Exotic Cat Captured After Roaming Golf Course For Days: Patch PM

Tropical storm injures 10 | Fundraiser for officer killed in duty | Restaurant inspections | Sheriff on driver board | Exotic cat: Patch PM

What's Open, Closed In Marietta For 4th Of July

Find out here what will be closed, and when, for the Fourth of July holiday in Marietta and Cobb County.

Marietta Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

Cobb Sex Shop Owner Fights To Stay Open Amid Legal Battles

Tokyo Valentino owner Michael Morrison is still operating his two Cobb County locations, even though his business licenses were revoked.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Marietta

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Marietta on Thursday.

June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In Marietta

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Marietta.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Marietta

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Marietta approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Marietta Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

'Intermission Is Over': Strand Theatre Reopens After 15 Months

The 15-month-long intermission at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre has finally ended, and movie screenings start as early as Saturday.

Could There Be An Even Bigger Big Chicken? | Patch PM

No Critical Race Theory | Juneteenth festivities | Small quantities of pot no crime | Bigger bird seeks to replicate the Big Chicken.

Celebrate Juneteenth With A Cultural Festival In Cobb Saturday

The cultural festival will include live music and entertainment, more than 100 vendors, free health screenings, face painting and more.

The Next Big Chicken? An Even Bigger One Is Underway In South GA

In a few weeks, the Big Chicken in Marietta won't be the only giant chicken sculpture in Georgia. A taller one is being built in Fitzgerald.

Free Meals For Cobb Youth Offered At County Libraries

Children under age 18 in Cobb County can get free meals starting Tuesday from several of the county's libraries this summer.

All Cobb Libraries Now Reopen To The Public

All the Cobb County Public Library system's locations reopened for in-person service to the public last week, nearing pre-COVID-19 levels.

New Sculpture Unveiling Planned At Root House Juneteenth Ceremony

A new garden sculpture will be revealed at Marietta's William Root House during a Juneteenth program next weekend.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Marietta Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

GA Good News: Food Trucks Return, Valedictorians, Concerts

Good news this week includes a host of valedictorians, a custodial commencement, food trucks and concerts return, and a grad hears his name.

Cobb Parks Unveils New Escape Room

Plan your next great escape at the Cobb County parks department's newest escape room, The Emporium, while it's open this summer.

Explore WWII Aircraft At Cobb Airport Before Memorial Day

Cobb residents and Georgians across the state can tour historic B-17 bombers from World War II and even fly in them, for a price.

‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Marietta

The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Marietta.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Marietta Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

Dog Saved By Firefighters After Falling Into Giant Hole: Patch PM

900+ hi-tech jobs coming | K9 officer died | Amazon scholarship | Trans woman killed | Restaurant inspections | Dog saved: Patch PM

Free Eye Exams, Glasses For Youth Available In Cobb

Registration is open for Vision To Learn's free eye exams and glasses for those age 5-18, available at three Cobb libraries in June.

Switzer Library To Reopen In June After Major Renovations

Charles D. Switzer Library in Marietta will reopen next month after nearly $10 million in renovations, which began in mid-2019.

Off-Duty Marietta Cop, Restaurant Employee Rescue Drowning Woman

Officer Ryan Smith and a Canoe Restaurant employee jumped in the Chattahoochee River over the weekend to save a rafter from drowning.

3 Cobb Neighborhood Libraries Reopen Monday

The libraries are now open once again for limited in-person service and hours, with curbside service still continuing.

Traton Homes Receives GuildQuality’s 2021 Guildmaster Award

Cobb County builder honored as Customer Service Leader in Residential Construction Industry

Georgia Top News: Bar Code Word, J&J Back, Airport Down

Biden to visit | Johnson & Johnson | Bill moratorium over | Health Rankings | Capitol rioter | Codeword saves: GA Top News

Registration Open For Marietta's Gem City Summer Camp

The camp is open for children age 6-12 and is available for five weeks, but parents can book for however many weeks works for them.

Marietta Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

Cobb Senior Centers To Reopen Monday

Cobb Senior Services is moving into its next phase of reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with its centers.

Cobb Senior Services Hosts Final Food Distribution Friday

Residents age 60 and older can get free food at Cobb Senior Services' last drive-thru food distribution event Friday.

Marietta Moves Forward With In-Person July 4 Celebrations

The city of Marietta will hold its Independence Day events and Let Freedom Ring Parade in person this year. Parade applications are open.

Cobb Drive-In Movie Series Returns To Marietta's Jim Miller Park

Registration is required for each movie showing, and parents can register for the May 1 showing of "Trolls World Tour" this weekend.

COVID Call Center Opened In Cobb| Patch PM

Pets need parents | Coast Guard salvage | Shootout injures three officers | Matties Call canceled for Decatur man | Vaccine call center.

Root House Museum In Marietta Offers 'Pay What You Can' Admission

The museum is offering its annual "Pay What You Can" admission promotion, where residents can pay whatever they want — or nothing.

Marietta Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

Cobb Libraries To Resume Saturday Hours

All Cobb County libraries will start offering Saturday hours beginning this weekend, but not all will implement in-person service just yet.

Traton Homes Announces Annual Toy Drive For Cobb Christmas

Metro Atlanta builder collects toys to help local families in need this holiday season.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.