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In today's newsletter:

  • Storm-toppled tree tears through Marietta home’s backyard and porch
  • Which new Marietta-area businesses just opened their doors?
  • How a Sprayberry alum just boosted Kentucky’s secondary rebuild

Also on today's calendar: HOPE’s Annual Coat/Winterwear Giveaway and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weekend storms cause rain and wind damage across metro-Atlanta (11alive.com) — A massive tree crashed through the back of a home on Riverhill Road in Marietta during this weekend’s storms, flattening the porch but sparing the residents from injury. Across metro Atlanta, downed trees damaged homes and cars, and officials in Carroll County are assessing whether a tornado may have touched down.
   

2. Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County's Latest Business Openings (cobbcountycourier.com) — New business licenses across unincorporated Cobb County include a strong cluster of construction, wellness, legal, and consulting firms listing Marietta addresses, from painters and roofers to therapists and art studios. Residents may notice new services like chiropractic care, family therapy, pet care, and home repair options opening nearby, reflecting steady, small-business-driven growth tied to housing, health, and everyday needs.
   

3. Kentucky earns commitment from SEC cornerback transfer (saturdaydownsouth.com) — A former Sprayberry High School standout from Marietta, cornerback Mark Manfred III, is transferring from Missouri to play for Kentucky under new head coach Will Stein. The 6-foot-1 defensive back, who redshirted in 2025, brings four remaining years of eligibility as Kentucky aggressively rebuilds a struggling pass defense through the transfer portal.
   

4. Boeing B-29 Superfortress: Setting the Rising Sun Afire (thearmorylife.com) — Marietta’s World War II legacy gets a brief spotlight as one of four key sites where Boeing’s B-29 Superfortress bombers were assembled, tying the city to a pivotal chapter in the air war against Japan. The article traces the bomber’s troubled development, tactical evolution to devastating night firebombing, and ultimate role in ending the Pacific conflict.
   

5. Protesters rally in Marietta, metro Atlanta against ICE after Minneapolis shooting (cbsnews.com) — Residents and activists rallied Sunday at Johnson Ferry and Roswell roads in East Cobb, in a Marietta-organized protest criticizing ICE’s enforcement practices after a deadly Minneapolis shooting. Indivisible Cobb boosted safety measures after learning of an online threat, but the peaceful demonstration ended without arrests or incidents. Organizers say more Marietta-area actions and community discussions on immigration and policing may follow.
   

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    Posting for a friend to reach a wider audience. This puppy got out last night on Dallas Hwy between Barrett and West Sandtown. Please be on the… (Nextdoor Forest Chase)
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    We just adopted a new dog and she escaped! (8pm, Friday) She’s a 25 lbs blonde poodle, short cut, 6 yrs old, and her previous owner named her Ivanka… (Nextdoor Heritage Oaks)
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