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Hello Marietta! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Skate to save rescue cats, a kid-powered improv show, and a student thank-you for firefighters + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Marietta help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A small act of gratitude: A Garrison Mill Elementary student delivered chips, granola bars, cookies, and drinks to Cobb County Fire Station 15, a heartfelt thank you to the on-duty crews serving their neighborhood -- see the student thank-you.
A milestone industry gathering: The GBIS Annual Conference will be held at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta on August 14 and 15, with CE credits, networking, HTM history, and dedication to Dr Mike O'Rear -- get all the conference details.
A global football pipeline: Former UGA receiver Kris Durham now heads the UK’s NFL Academy, which will open its season in England against Marietta High, offering local fans a rare international matchup to follow -- follow the season opener.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Baklava meets birthday cake: Craving something new that still tastes like home, Warm Hugs Bakery mixes Turkish favorites like baklava, börek, and simit with buttery croissants, cupcakes, and gorgeous custom cakes. Grab a cup of Turkish coffee, pick a pastry, then pretend you bought it for a neighbor.
Closet refresh time: Need a fresh closet reset this week? East Magnolia Boutique curates easy dresses, polished tops, and standout jewelry, plus a full Gameday lineup in your team colors. Swing by for pieces that look pulled together without trying too hard, from KUT from Kloth to their own EMB Collection.
Treasure hunt time: Park West Vintage is a 20,000-square-foot antique mall in a historic 1800s building packed with mid century furnishings, vintage vinyl, original art, one-of-a-kind pottery and lighting, plus garden finds and funky fashion. They even repair leather and lamps, so your favorite pieces live on.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Pop In and Paint! @ Painting with a Twist (Kennesaw) | Thursday (8/6) at 12:00 PM – Need an afternoon that feels productive but is really just playtime? Pop into Painting with a Twist for a choose-your-own project, friendly guidance, candle-making, and zero pressure. Thursday and Friday only, and yes, the adulting requirement is arrive by 3pm.
🤩 Wowie Zowie @ Dad's Garage (Atlanta) | Saturday (8/8) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats watching your kid heckle an improv troupe, clap wildly, and then dance it out. Wowie Zowie! is an interactive improv show for kids with fresh stories, silly jokes, and dance breaks, meaning they burn energy, you sip coffee, and everyone survives.
🏁 Local Race @ Noonday BMX Bike Track (Kennesaw) | Sunday (8/9) at 12:00 PM – Your friendly neighborhood race keeps it simple: practice and registration run noon to 1:30, then it’s go time. Ten bucks buys you a number and single district points, which pair nicely with modest bragging rights, a satisfied ego, and a well-earned nap.
🌼 Living Classroom Garden Grand Opening @ Cobb County Extension Services | Saturday (8/22) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kids, or borrow a few, for a screen-free outing at the grand opening of UGA Extension Cobb’s Living Classroom Garden. Count bees for the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census, make crafts, meet local partners, and reward patience with 4-H snow cones.
🎬 Movies at The Strand: Mary Poppins (1964) @ Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre | Friday (8/28) at 8:00 PM – Settle into The Strand for Mary Poppins on the big screen, plus a live pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ, all for $12. Bring the grandkids, your inner child, and the restraint to hum quietly while Julie Andrews does the singing.
🐍 Atlanta Reptile Expo @ IAMAW Local 709 Union Hall | Saturday (8/29) at 9:00 AM – Trade your weekend yardwork for the Marietta reptile expo, a massive menagerie of snakes, lizards, frogs, inverts, plus supplies, aquatics, and enclosures. Browse and learn from top breeders, admire bioactive setups, and tell yourself you’re just looking, not adopting. Kid friendly, wallet tempting.
🤿 Scuba Dive at Georgia Aquarium - Journey with Gentle Giants | Sunday (9/20) at 12:00 PM – Trade I-285 traffic for 6.3 million gallons of zen at Georgia Aquarium. Suit up for the world's only guaranteed whale shark dive, plus manta rays, and Tank the green sea turtle. Water's 76 degrees, so even your joints will say thank you.
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07 — Marietta report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 74%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 66%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis custom Bill Harrison estate at Indian Town pairs timeless architecture with serious wow factor in East Cobb. The main level flows from a chef’s kitchen and banquet dining room to a vaulted covered porch and private backyard. A stacked-stone fireplace, main-floor owner’s suite, dramatic curved staircase, and sun-filled terrace level add luxury and flexibility.
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