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Hello Marietta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far behind is Marietta’s Salvation Army on its holiday goal?
  • How does Marietta’s Trey Hawkins juggle classes and an unbeaten season?
  • When Randy Travis brings his “More Life Tour” to Marietta

Also on today's calendar: Public Meeting on Injection Wells and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, colder, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold with snow, 1-3", temps: high: 33, low: 27.
  • Saturday: A little snow, up to 1"; cold, with a high of 33 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Marietta Salvation Army bell ringers urgently needed as donations lag (wtap.com) — Marietta’s Salvation Army is well behind its $40,000 Red Kettle goal, raising under $10,000 so far, and warns local services could be cut without more support. Donations stay in Marietta and Washington County, funding the food pantry, utility help, and the Sleep Safe program. Residents can give online or volunteer as bell ringers through Christmas Eve.
   

2. Student Athlete of the Week: Trey Hawkins (wtap.com) — Marietta High School senior Trey Hawkins is being recognized for balancing strong academics with a standout start to the Tigers’ 3-0 basketball season. He credits coach Austin Gardner and a focus on separating schoolwork from sports. Trey’s main goal is leading Marietta to a district championship while preparing to study sport management in college.
   

3. Randy Travis & Co. Extend His 'More Life Tour' Into 2026 (broadwayworld.com) — Randy Travis is bringing his “More Life Tour” to Marietta on March 14, 2026, with a show at The Tower Event Center featuring his original band and vocalist James Dupré performing his hits. Travis will appear on stage, interacting with fans and celebrating his music, as part of an extended tour that adds more dates nationwide into spring 2026.
   

4. News 10 Dec 2025 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Washington County deputies recently handled several incidents, including a Vincent man who will be summoned to Marietta Municipal Court over cattle allegedly running loose on the roadway. Other reports detail a domestic dispute with property damage, recovered drug paraphernalia, and a jail vandalism charge, along with current Washington County Jail inmate numbers.
   

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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!

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