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Hey Marietta, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: First female state HVAC champion, Yamaha Motor relocation, and 24 hours of live music + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Breaking barriers in technical education: Ariela Vega, a junior at Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, became the first female to win Georgia’s state HVAC competition, inspiring more local students to pursue skilled trades — read the full story.

Community events for growers and readers: Mountain View Regional Library will host a Seed Starting workshop March 10 with Cobb Master Gardener Volunteers, and Spring Book Sale will follow March 20 with discounts, plus Garden Storytime — get dates and event details.

Reshaping U.S. operations: Yamaha Motor announced it will relocate Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. from Cypress, California to Kennesaw between 2026 and 2028, and sell its Cypress fixed assets, aiming to boost efficiency and profitability — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Support Quadratum with nonstop live music
• Explore senior living options with experts
• Tee off at ChiroCup benefiting Parkwood Farms

🫶 We got your back

House-made mozz cravings: Hoboken Cafe piles Boar’s Head stacks and the Hoboken Hero onto crusty Italian rolls, with hot favorites like meatball parm and chicken balsamic in steady rotation. When lunch needs substance with a touch of swagger, this cozy Marietta standby satisfies from first bite to last.

Where Marietta unwinds: When you need a quick reset, Glover Park has you covered with shady benches, a mellow fountain, and prime people-watching around the Square. Pack a snack, let the kids conquer the playground, sneak in another lap, and call it an easy win.

Small joys, big grins: Marietta’s neighborhood toy shop energy lives at Symphony of Toys, with shelves focused on creative, imaginative, educational play minus the plasticky overload. Ideal for last-minute birthday saves or rainy-day distractions that actually buy you quiet.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧒 PreK/Kindergarten Meetup @ Switzer Library, Marietta Ga | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Got a 4- or 5-year-old auditioning for homeschool next year? Meet up at Switzer Library, with preschool storytime on Wednesdays and a homeschool crowd on Thursdays, to swap wisdom and let the kids mingle. RSVP, get the details, and expect a fun morning activity.

🥂 Sip & Social @ 1885 Grill – Kennesaw | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:30 PM – Sip & Social is taking over 1885 Grill Kennesaw every second Wednesday with free bites, music, and specialty cocktails. Call it networking, call it neighborly loitering, either way you will leave with new friends, useful connections, and a pleasantly smug feeling of productivity.

💃 Free Ballroom Class for Beginners @ Celebrity Ballroom Dance Studios | Thursday (3/12) at 7:45 PM – Finally, a free beginner ballroom class that welcomes solos, couples, and anyone with two left feet. Friendly pros keep it easy, social, and energizing, letting you swap screen time for swing, waltz, and foxtrot. No partner needed, just comfy shoes and a sense of humor.

📚 Spring Book Sale @ Cobb County Civic Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Spring Book Sale is taking over Cobb Civic Center with wall-to-wall reads, DVDs, puzzles, priced 10 cents to 4 bucks, free entry and parking. Sunday is BYOB, fill any box you can lug to the car. Friday morning is scanner-free, and proceeds support libraries.

📚 Homeschool Resource Fair @ Ben Robertson Community Center (Kennesaw) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Homeschooling in Kennesaw? Skip the late-night Google spiral and meet real humans at this resource fair, with co-ops, hybrid programs, tutors, therapists, and curriculum options under one roof. It is free to browse, ask questions, and find your people, caffeine optional.

🔬 STEM Adventures @ Kiddie Academy of Kennesaw (Kennesaw) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Kiddie Academy of Kennesaw is hosting STEM Adventures, a free, hands-on playdate with science where your kid builds stuff, asks better questions, and forgets about screen time. RSVP online, then claim credit for fostering curiosity, confidence, and blessedly early naps. Better than circling Town Center.

🎓 2026 Annual Youth Symposium @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid in grades 5 to 12 who could use a confidence boost? This free symposium offers real talk on social media and mental health, life skills, the IZS Step Clinic, and lunch you don’t have to pack. Register soon, spots are limited.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Marietta report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 52%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 4%

Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance? 🚗

Premiums have been climbing across Georgia but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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Smartly updated East Cobb stunner in a swim/tennis community, walking distance to Sope Creek Elementary and riverside trails. Designer-curated by Third & Evergreen, it features an open plan with a quartzite kitchen, Sub-Zero and Thermador, a vaulted great room, a main-level suite, and a laundry with built-in dog kennel. The terrace level adds a bar, gym, guest suite, and workshop.

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