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Be sure to catch Yakou & Friends on the Marietta Patch calendar
Hi Marietta! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about a dog? Meet Lumber waiting in Marietta's shelter.
- What Trump really signaled during his recent stop in Marietta
Also on today's calendar: Yakou & Friends and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'My name is Lumber, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta is featuring a one-year-old female German shepherd named Lumber who's ready for adoption as a new family member. The shelter explains its preferred appointment system, walk-in options, and reminds residents they can visit the Al Bishop Drive facility or book online to meet adoptable pets and ask questions. 
• Trump keeps 2028 door open, while calling law 'very strong' prohibiting third term (theday.com) — Residents may recognize Trump's recent stop in Marietta, where he jokingly teased a 2028 run while acknowledging the Constitution's two-term limit. The piece examines how he keeps the idea of a third term alive, legal experts' skepticism, and the political strategy behind his ambiguity.
📸 Around Marietta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta
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★ Featured events ★
- Yakou & Friends →
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Committee Meeting →
Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
5:15 pm - Softball Game @North Cobb HS
Marietta High School North Cobb High School, 3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA
5:30 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball Match
Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
5:30 pm - 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker
6:00 pm - Photography Affinity Group →
Macland Community Church, 3615 Macland Rd, Powder Springs
6:30 pm - Dungeon Crawler Carl Trivia →
Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta
9:00 pm - Drag Bingo →
Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta
8:00 pm - Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family →
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
4:00 pm - Flock Shop & Spa Community Event →
Papayago Rescue House, 4462 Bretton Ct NW, Ste 1, Acworth 30101
10:00 am - Vibrant Health Association presents: The 5th Annual Before Slavery Sankofa Festival →
50 N Park Square, Marietta
12:00 pm - Calling All VENDORS At The 5th Annual Sankofa Festival Presented By Before Slavery Museum →
Glover Park, 50 N Park Square, Marietta
12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Marietta Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Marietta PatchAM possible:
- Cardinal Pest Management — (706) 591-2775
- Governor's Gun Club — (770) 651-0495
- Mister Mark's Handyman Services — 4703038468
- A Plus Priority Plumbing — (678) 822-8663
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Leo, a dog who went missing in Marietta, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 2 minutes. Message from Owner: "Leo got out… (Nextdoor Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW) - My Boxer Leo got out of my fence last night.
He is fawn with a teal collar. Please call me if you see him. He is very friendly! 404-503-5495, Farrah (Nextdoor McEachern Manor)
- The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Future Opening: Housekeeper / House Cleaner. 8:00-2:00 Mon-Fri. Moms wanted! in Marietta. Apply here.
- Automation Personnel Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Second Shift Slitter Operator in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smyrna
- JUNK SHOT Announces the Reopening of Its Atlanta North Territory (metroatlantaceo.com)
- Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 14 to August 20 (cobbcountycourier.com)
Kennesaw
- KSU Bolsters Infrastructure to Support Student Experience, University's Growth (metroatlantaceo.com)
- Falcons rookie needed just two preseason games to confirm Atlanta found a gem (bloggingdirty.com)
- 🏥 New hospital (roughdraftatlanta.com)
Mableton
- Volunteers Tackle Litter Along Hunnicut Road in Mableton (cobbcountycourier.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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