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🌱 Patch AM: How Marietta is gearing up for growth, jobs, and World Cup visitors

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Good morning to you Marietta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marietta is gearing up for growth, jobs, and World Cup visitors
  • What Cobb’s new police chief is planning for your neighborhood
  • How the AJC’s final print run touched Marietta doorsteps

Also on today's calendar: Stranger Things Trivia and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Mariettafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Mariettafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 56, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cobb County: Knocking It Out of the Park (georgiatrend.com) — Major investments in Marietta’s schools, housing, and tourism are positioning the city as a key hub within Cobb County’s booming economy. From Marietta High School’s expanded career pathways to zero-energy-ready homes and Michelin-recognized restaurants on the Square, local leaders are tying workforce development, housing, and downtown vibrancy directly to benefits for residents and visiting World Cup fans.
   

2. Cobb's new police chief outlines vision for department's future (macon.com) — Cobb County’s new police chief, Dan Ferrell, based in Marietta, is laying out plans that will shape public safety for local residents, from World Cup preparations to youth outreach and homelessness response. He emphasizes officer wellness, technology like drones and a real-time crime center, and deeper community engagement to maintain falling crime rates and build trust across the county.
   

3. After 157 years, Atlanta Journal-Constitution delivers final print edition (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Marietta readers are seeing the end of an era as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution delivers its final print edition after 157 years, with deliveries tracked from a Marietta dateline. A longtime driver reflects on decades of overnight routes, shrinking circulation, and the personal connection of print as the paper fully pivots to digital subscriptions.
   

4. Rosters for 2026 Under Armour Next All-America Game (highschoolfootballamerica.com) — A Marietta connection hits the national stage as Sprayberry High School defensive back Jorden Edmonds suits up for Team Roses in Saturday’s Under Armour Next All-America Game in Orlando. The showcase features over 100 elite 2026 and 2027 prospects, many already committed to top college programs and airing live on ESPN.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this dog off peoples valley road next to the railroad tracks.
    I talked to someone in the neighborhood and they said that they see him often roaming around. Please keep your baby in the yard, he almost got hit by… (Nextdoor Turtle Rock)
  • Lost Dog in my neighborhood Killarney Drive off hurt road.
    Her name is Mia on her dog tag. Tried calling the number on the tag vm is full please inbox me if you know who dog this is or if it is ya dog. (Nextdoor Tramore Cottage)
  • Builders Firstsource, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Life University, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Sports Information Director in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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