Hello Marietta! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Bluey dance camp, a free swim lesson, and gas prices falling + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community partnership in action: An East Cobb Big Frog t-shirt store is raising funds for homeless students with Grace Church Marietta. Campaign runs through June and has raised over $2,000 toward a $10,000 goal -- read how the fundraiser works.
Fuel costs ease statewide: Georgia gas prices fell last week to average $3.637, about 11 cents cheaper, AAA says, bringing relief to Marietta pumps as national prices dropped with U.S. and Iran peace talks -- see gas prices fall.
New lodging in town: Construction began on a 123-room Hampton Inn in Kennesaw’s Town Center, with Vector Hospitality targeting a summer 2027 opening to serve KSU visitors and Braves fans at Truist Park -- see the hotel plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treat yourself to blooms: When birthdays, apologies, or random Tuesdays need a lift, Carithers Flowers comes through with artful arrangements that actually feel personal, plus giftable plants and baskets. A dependable Marietta standby when you want to brighten a room, win some points, or just make your kitchen smell slightly fancier.
Easy nature fix: Need a quick reset close to home? East Cobb Park has walking paths, kid‑approved playgrounds, open fields for impromptu frisbee, picnic nooks, and peaceful creek overlooks, making it an easy weekday breather or a low‑effort weekend plan you can actually stick to.
Press start on nostalgia: Flashback Games does the all-day, admission-for-free-play thing, so you can bounce between classic cabinets, home consoles, air hockey and even VR without counting tokens. Need an easy plan this week? It’s a laid-back fix for kid energy, date night, or your inner button masher.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏊 World's Largest Swim Lesson @ Six Flags White Water | Thursday (6/25) at 8:30 AM – Pool season calls for something better than another cannonball, namely a free, nationwide swim lesson at Six Flags White Water that saves lives. Kids learn the basics, you grab a discounted ticket, then both of you enjoy the park after, assuming registration and capacity cooperate.
🐾 Pawcuterie Workshop @ The Brown Dog Bookshop (Kennesaw) | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Beat the dog days by spoiling the only roommate who never complains. For $30, Pawsitively Max and Maggie teach you to craft a fresh pet charcuterie bowl, then send you off with the bowl, styling tips, a portion guide, snacks, and a humans-only rule.
🎉 Cobb Celebrates 250 @ Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Celebrating 250 years the Cobb way at Jim R. Miller Park, with live music, family activities, and food trucks as far as your patience for lines allows. They are capping it with a drone show at dusk, and yes, parking and entry are gloriously free.
🎵 Free Concert @ Jim R Miller Park | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair and head to the park for Cobb County's 250th Anniversary bash, a free, open-to-everyone evening of "Fun in the Summertime" tunes and neighborly people-watching. Expect classics you actually know, kids chasing fireflies, and coolers judged solely by their ice retention.
🐶 Dog Days of Summer @ Chick-fil-A (Smyrna) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from errands and pop into Chick-fil-A South Cobb at I-285 for patio time with pups, photo ops with the Cow, face painting, and goody bags. Meet adoptable cuties, earn mobile order bonus points, and 10% of sales supports Rescuing Rescues.
👨 Rivals the Blaster Basecamp x Family Night @ Rivals the Blaster Basecamp | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Whether you fancy declaring martial law on bedtime or just want AC, this foam dart free-for-all pits parents vs kids, siblings vs siblings, all equipment included. Off the screens, out of the heat, into glorious chaos, with bragging rights, strategic alliances, and limited tickets.
🎆 Celebration of Freedom Block Party @ Marietta Square | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Marietta Square is throwing a block party, basically the town’s living room with better snacks. Free admission, complimentary food, and local entertainment, so bring the kids, the in-laws, and that neighbor who thinks he’s a DJ, then enjoy some actual quality time.
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07 — The Marietta report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. This house is wildBuilt in 1917 on coveted Church Street, this Historic Marietta showpiece blends white clapboard charm with museum-worthy details, including a front door from Versailles, church arched doors, stained glass, six fireplaces, and heart pine floors. A seven-year renovation added a grand primary suite, porch, balcony, pool courtyard, and guest suite, all just steps from Marietta Square.
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