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Coffee in hand, Marietta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning tonight’s Hanukkah fun? See what’s happening in East Cobb
  • Can you ace this Cobb roads and Marietta history quiz?
  • Which Marietta standouts just committed to Alabama’s 2026 class?

Also on today's calendar: Unveiled: Masquerade Burlesque Show and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Sunny, but chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 31.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where to kick off Hanukkah celebrations in metro Atlanta area (wsbtv.com) — Families in East Cobb can celebrate the first night of Hanukkah close to home with a Gelt Drop and Menorah lighting at The Avenue East Cobb on Roswell Road in Marietta. The guide also highlights other candle lightings and family-friendly festivities across metro Atlanta, giving Marietta residents several options if they want to venture a bit farther for celebrations.
   

• How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways? (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you drive Cobb roads regularly from Marietta to Smyrna, this 10-question quiz tests how well you really know the county’s transportation system. It covers everything from who maintains local roads and transit to historic highways that once ran through Marietta into Atlanta.
   

• Alabama Adds JUCO Defensive Back, Tuscaloosa Native to 2026 Signing Class (ledger-enquirer.com) — Two Alabama football commits hail from Marietta including tight end Jude Cascone and cornerback Jorden Edmonds, highlighting local talent heading to Tuscaloosa. They join a broad 2026 recruiting class featuring prospects from across Georgia, Alabama, and several other states.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Dog has picked up by owner!
    Not my post, I am just sharing in hopes someone can help. This dog was posted on the lost pets of Fulton County Pave. He is at 99 Krog Street. The… (Nextdoor Camden Place)
  • FOUND DOG.
    Looking for her owner! She was picked up on Eula Drive in Marietta near Keheley Elementary. (Nextdoor Shallowford Oaks)
  • Cobb County School District posted a job opening for Custodian (457B) [258] PART-TIME in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Life University posted a job opening for Academic Advisor in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

  • Meet Nosey Nola. This dog climbs trees and fences to spy on neighbors. (usatoday.com)
  • Project 2026 Declares Open War on Women's Rights (msmagazine.com)
  • Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 5 to December 11 (cobbcountycourier.com)

Kennesaw

  • The beginnings of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Some student loan borrowers pay 'more than necessary,' advisor says. What to know about relief programs (cnbc.com)
  • Man wrote checks to buy cars from Cobb dealerships, but the accounts were closed (wsbtv.com)

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 don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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