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🌱 Patch AM: How is Marietta gearing up for the World Cup and beyond?

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Good morning Marietta! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Marietta gearing up for the World Cup and beyond?

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: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Pleasant and not as cool, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 59, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cobb County: Knocking It Out of the Park (georgiatrend.com) — Marietta is emerging as a key player in Cobb’s growth, from Marietta High School’s expanding career pathways to the city hosting a World Cup base camp and revitalizing its downtown with energy-efficient housing and Michelin-recognized dining. Local leaders highlight new zero-energy-ready homes, booming tourism around the Square, and efforts to keep jobs, education, and housing closely connected for residents.
   


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💬 Chatter

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  • I LIVE ON LIBERTY RIDGE TRAIL AND THIS CHRISTMAS MY WIFE AND I PUT UP 18 CHRISTMAS TREES IN OUR FRONT YARD....
    THIS PAST WEEKEND ONE FELL DOWN AND WE COULDN'T GET IT BACK UP....I WANT TO THANK THE PERSON THAT DID IT FOR US....YOUR A KIND PERSON....I USE A… (Nextdoor Liberty Ridge)
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    Wishing you and your families a year filled with nealth, peace, ana happiness. I hank you tor eing such a wonderful community! (Nextdoor Cobb Pkwy-Bentley Rd)
  • InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • November 2025 home sales in Cobb County's Wheeler High attendance zone (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Top 11 Cobb County sports stories of 2025 (macon.com)

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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 heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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