Marietta Daily Journal

09/07/2026

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09/07/2026

EAST COBB– Hundreds of fans wrapped around the Terrell Mill Kroger on Monday for a chance to meet WWE star wrestler Cody Rhodes.

09/07/2026

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer in the

09/07/2026

The Mableton City Council is scheduled to name Kerry Stallings, its newly appointed public safety director, as the city’s interim police chief.

09/07/2026

Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced the decision Monday after Tagovailoa's monthslong competition with Michael

09/07/2026

State Rep. John Carson, R-northeast Cobb, has outraised Democratic challenger Dumont Walker in the race for Georgia House District 46, according to state campaign finance disclosures.

09/07/2026

WWE held its Sunday Night's Main Event show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, with Cobb County ties throughout the card.

09/06/2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, extending their

09/06/2026

Hundreds of firefighters and civilians from Cobb County and beyond were up bright and early Saturday morning to be part of a stair climb event to honor the sacrifice of 343 firefighters who died while responding to the 9/11 attacks.

Hundreds of firefighters and civilians from Cobb County and beyond were up bright and early Saturday morning to be part of a stair climb event to honor the sacrifice of

09/06/2026

Marietta Square became an outdoor art gallery Saturday as Art in the Park kicked off its 40th year.