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  • See which East Cobb homes topped $1 million last week
  • Thinking about a new cat? Meet Sterling waiting in Marietta.

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B pays Tribute to Johnny Taylor and Lou Rawls and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Thursday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sturbridge Heights home sells for $1M (eastcobbnews.com) — Recent home sales across several East Cobb subdivisions show prices ranging from the mid-$300,000s up to a $1.05 million sale in Sturbridge Heights, all within Cobb County school zones. For Marietta-area homeowners and buyers, these figures offer a fresh snapshot of nearby market trends and what similar properties are closing for right now.
   

• 'My name is Sterling. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you’re thinking about adopting a cat in Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services has a 4‑month‑old grey and white kitten named Sterling waiting at its Al Bishop Drive shelter. The county outlines updated visit and surrender appointment policies, with walk‑ins welcome for most adoptions and lost or stray pets.
   

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    Tuesday January 6
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Embry Hills Library -
    10:00 am
  • BASKETBALL (ALL) v PEBBLEBROOK
    Hoya Center Kennesaw, GA 30152
    4:30 pm
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    • Wednesday January 7
  • V Wrestling Tri@Woodstock
    Woodstock HS @
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Third Annual Crushin' for a Cause Home Run Derby Set for Jan. 31st in Marietta —Donna I Feazell Read on Patch
  • Cobb county just picked her up, she will be on a 5 day stray hold and then will be available for adoption.
    She really is a beautiful well behaved dog! I hope their owner can reclaim her. Case # 26-900022 I have someone’s German shepherd, was in the middle… (Nextdoor McEachern Manor)
  • Hi Neighbors, we found this cat on New Year’s.
    Found in subdivision off Piedmont rd, closer toward Bells Ferry. Intact male, I’d say about a year old. Sweet lil guy. Please message if you are… (Nextdoor North East Cobb)
  • Arbor Company posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Marietta. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kennesaw

  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park closes Mountain Road to private vehicles (971theriver.com)
  • At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Prototype Wins I2P Showcase (gatech.edu)
  • Arkansas State tight end Tyler Fortenberry transferring to Iowa State (siouxcityjournal.com)

Mableton

  • Croy's Director of Planning, Jason Gaines, AICP, recognized as 2025 Mableton Citizen of the Year (metroatlantaceo.com)
  • Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 26 to January 1 (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Arkansas transfer portal DT Ian Geffrard commits to Texas (on3.com)

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