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And check out Freddie B pays Tribute to Johnny Taylor and Lou Rawls on the Marietta Patch calendar

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Hello again Marietta! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a booth at Marietta’s first Cobb Renaissance Faire?
  • How could a tripled missile contract reshape Lockheed’s Marietta operations?
  • How one Marietta family shows the squeeze on today’s young adults

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B pays Tribute to Johnny Taylor and Lou Rawls and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Warm with some sun returning, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Friday: Warm with some brightening, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cobb PARKS to debut Renaissance Faire event at The Art Place (eastcobbnews.com) — A new Cobb County Renaissance Faire is coming to The Art Place’s Mountain View campus in Marietta on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cobb PARKS and partners are seeking local vendors, artists, and organizations to help create a family-friendly day of performances, crafts, food, and demonstrations that brings Georgia Renaissance Festival fun closer to home.
   

• Dept. of War announces tripled contract with Lockheed Martin for surface to air missiles (wsbtv.com) — Lockheed Martin’s Marietta facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base is poised for a major boost as the U.S. Department of War moves to triple annual PAC‑3 MSE missile purchases under a proposed seven‑year framework. Officials say the deal could expand production from 600 to 2,000 missiles a year, with details still pending on how this will affect local jobs and operations.
   

• A look at aging baby boomers in the United States - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun (philasun.com) — A metro Atlanta grandmother photographed in Marietta helps illustrate how today’s young adults face tougher economic odds than baby boomers did, often needing roommates and low-wage work despite degrees. The broader piece explains how aging boomers, lower birth rates, and longer lifespans are reshaping the U.S. population and straining programs like Social Security and Medicare.
   

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  • Third Annual Crushin' for a Cause Home Run Derby Set for Jan. 31st in Marietta —Donna I Feazell Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Joy was LOST on January 3, 2026 in Marietta, GA 30060 near windy hill rd and south Cobb dr Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Courtland Oaks)
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    she looks more like the second image she loves to roll around in the dirt so she’s pretty dirty shes very friendly please let me know if you see her… (Nextdoor Courtland Oaks)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Missouri State vs Kennesaw State Prediction 1/7/2026 Today's College Basketball Picks (pickdawgz.com)
  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park closes Mountain Road to private vehicles (971theriver.com)
  • Cobb County veteran amputee finds purpose after battle (11alive.com)

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