Happy weekend, Marietta! In today’s happening-today edition: Fatherhood mentoring behind bars, a dog adoption event, and a Father’s Day car show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Mentorship behind bars: Before Father’s Day, the third annual Live Nobly program at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center brought parenting classes and fraternity mentors to detainees, including opportunities to connect with children -- see the fatherhood program.
School funding dispute escalates: Cobb County School District sued the county over withheld school taxes since 2011 and to block fee hikes. Georgia’s Supreme Court will hear arguments on Fulton County election board appointments -- follow the school lawsuit.
Transportation updates ahead: The list of Cobb County road and lane closures was retrieved Thursday, June 18. Drivers around Marietta may encounter delays as maintenance and construction are underway across the road network -- check the road closures.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Bring the bayou home: Family-owned Cajun Meat Co brings serious bayou energy to your table with stuffed chickens, boudin, turducken, and live crawfish when in season. Pop in when the weeknight menu needs saving, grab Cajun-style sides, and watch your kitchen suddenly smell like you drove to Louisiana... without leaving Marietta.
Quick local history fix: Need a quick reset between errands this week? The Marietta Campground Meeting Historical Marker is a peaceful little reminder that our neighborhood’s roots run deep. Swing by for a quiet read, a breath of piney air, and just enough perspective to make Roswell Road traffic feel conquerable.
Dial in that swing: Marietta Golf Center is where Marietta folks actually fix their slice, with real-grass tees, sprawling short-game and putting areas, and new Inrange ball-tracking games that make practice weirdly addictive. Bonus, they’ve been named a Top 100 driving range in America for years.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎣 Fishing Day @ GBs Lake (Smyrna) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Grab your tackle box and a sense of patience for Fishing Day at GB’s Lake. Ten bucks per person, kids nine and under free, and it is strictly BYO gear, bait, and maybe a picnic, a lawn chair, and bragging rights.
🧘 Free Yoga @ Aviation Park (Kennesaw) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Free yoga at Aviation Park, courtesy of Town Center Community and Kaiser Permanente, led by certified instructors for all levels. Registration is required, space is capped at 100, a quick waiver awaits, and bring a mat, water, and your most flexible excuse for skipping brunch.
🐶 Tiny Tots with Chase & Skye @ Sparkles Family Fun Center (Kennesaw) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny human who thinks Paw Patrol runs the town? They can meet Chase and Skye, cruise the skate floor with ride-ons, bounce and slide in the indoor playground, all for $10, ages 5 and under, parents and grandparents welcome.
🏍 2nd Annual Born To Be A Senior Charity Ride @ Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Whether you ride a Harley, a hatchback, or that scooter your kid hates, this community cruise rolls from Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q to Southern Devil Harley-Davidson to fuel Cobb senior food programs. Twenty bucks covers the ride and raffle. Live music, prizes, and do-gooder vibes await.
🐕 Dog Adoption Event @ Atlanta Humane Society – Marietta | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Swing by Marietta on select Saturdays when the cat crowd graciously cedes the floor to wagging tails. Rescue partners bring puppies, grown-up good boys, and every size in between, so you can upgrade your walking buddy, your couch snuggler, and your karma.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble - East Cobb | Saturday (6/20) – Round up the kiddos for a Summer Reading Celebration that trades screen time for glue sticks, construction paper, and bragging rights. Young readers get the spotlight, parents bring the car keys and patience, and everyone leaves a little glittery, and happily tired.
🚗 Piedmont Church Father’s Day Car Show @ Piedmont Church | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Ready for the annual chorus of “I had one just like it” from every dad in town? Piedmont Church hosts a Father’s Day car show stacked with classics, hot rods, and modern stunners, plus food trucks, music, door prizes, and shiny, possibly biased awards. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Marietta report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 59%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis custom Marietta showpiece blends sleek design with serious smart-home muscle, from dual-zone mini-splits and backup power to EV-ready garage wiring and a future lift connection. James Hardie nickel gap siding, triple-pane windows, and a Rinnai tankless system add durability, while the chef’s kitchen, custom closets, flex space, and two offices keep daily life polished and practical.
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