Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2025 to 2026 school year begins on Monday, August 3, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, May 19, 2027. The start date is one day earlier than last year, and the end date is 1 day earlier than last year.

School holidays:

First Day of School – August 3, 2026
Labor Day – September 7, 2026
Fall Break – September 23 – 27, 2026
Election Day, Student Holiday/Staff Workday – November 3, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays – November 23 – 27, 2026
Winter Holidays – December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 18, 2027
Winter Break – February 15 – 19, 2027
Spring Break – April 5 – 9, 2027
Last Day of School – May 19, 2027

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:

State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Cobb County, there are 176 days scheduled for students, and 185 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 88 school days (94 for teachers) and ends prior to Winter Holidays. Second semester includes 88 school days (91 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break usually begins on the fourth Monday in September. Thanksgiving Break begins on the Monday before the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day). Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with the Marietta City School District and many other metro Atlanta school systems. The school year ends on a Wednesday to provide enough time to schedule graduation ceremonies.

Change Log:

Approved May 1, 2025

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026
Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026
Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027
Marietta City School Calendar 2027-2028
Marietta City School Calendar 2028-2029

Marietta City School Calendar 2028-2029

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The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2028 to 2029 school year begins on Tuesday, August 1, 2028 and ends on Wednesday, May 23, 2029.

School Holidays:

First Day of School – August 1, 2028
Labor Day – September 4, 2028
Fall Break – September 25 – 29, 2028
Thanksgiving Break – November 20 – 24, 2028
Holiday Break – December 20, 2028 to January 3, 2029
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 15, 2029
President’s Day – February 19, 2029
Winter Break – February 20 – 23, 2029
Spring Break – April 2 – 6, 2029
Last Day of School – May 23, 2029

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Marietta City Schools, there are 178 days scheduled for students, and 188 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 89 school days (96 for teachers) and ends prior to Holiday Break. Second semester includes 89 school days (92 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the last full week of September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with the Cobb County School District and many other metro Atlanta school systems.

Change Log:

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026
Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026
Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027
Marietta City School Calendar 2027-2028
Marietta City School Calendar 2028-2029

Marietta City School Calendar 2027-2028

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The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2027 to 2028 school year begins on Wednesday, August 4, 2027 and ends on Wednesday, May 24, 2028.

School Holidays:

First Day of School – August 4, 2027
Labor Day – September 6, 2027
Fall Break – September 20 – 24, 2027
Thanksgiving Break – November 22 – 26, 2027
Holiday Break – December 20, 2027 to January 3, 2028
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 17, 2028
President’s Day – February 21, 2028
Winter Break – February 22 – 25, 2028
Spring Break – April 3 – 7, 2028
Last Day of School – May 24, 2028

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Marietta City Schools, there are 178 days scheduled for students, and 188 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 87 school days (94 for teachers) and ends prior to Holiday Break. Second semester includes 91 school days (94 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the last full week of September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with the Cobb County School District and many other metro Atlanta school systems.

Change Log:

Approved
Revised May 23, 2025

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026
Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026
Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027
Marietta City School Calendar 2027-2028
Marietta City School Calendar 2028-2029

Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027

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The Marietta City School Calendar for the 2026 to 2027 school year begins on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 26, 2027.

School Holidays:

First Day of School – August 4, 2026
Labor Day – September 7, 2026
Fall Break – September 21 – 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Break – November 23 – 27, 2026
Holiday Break – December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 18, 2027
President’s Day – February 15, 2027
Winter Break – February 16 – 19, 2027
Spring Break – April 5 – 9, 2027
Last Day of School – May 26, 2027

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Marietta City Schools, there are 178 days scheduled for students, and 188 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 87 school days (94 for teachers) and ends prior to Holiday Break. Second semester includes 91 school days (94 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the last full week of September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with the Cobb County School District and many other metro Atlanta school systems.

Change Log:

Approved
Revised May 23, 2025

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026
Cobb County School Calendar 2026-2027

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026
Marietta City School Calendar 2026-2027
Marietta City School Calendar 2027-2028
Marietta City School Calendar 2028-2029

Solar Slice Pizza Serves Up Pizza, Pinball, and Plenty of 80s Flavor

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Marietta has a new spot for serious pizza cravings and nostalgic arcade fun. Solar Slice officially opened its doors on May 5, 2024, bringing with it a bold mix of New York-style pies, calzones, and retro flair. Founded by Zachary Wyatt, who honed his skills at Atlanta favorite Fellini’s Pizza, Solar Slice is already turning heads as the go-to place for giant slices and a blast from the past.

The menu is stacked with favorites: cheesy bread, calzones, salads, and crowd-pleasers like hot honey pepperoni and chicken bacon ranch slices. You can grab a slice or take down a full 14″ or 16″ pie. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, the cannolis (and perhaps s’mores pizza) has you covered.

But Solar Slice isn’t just about the food. The space is packed with retro movie posters, toys, pinball machines, and classic arcade games, making it feel like stepping into a time capsule from the 80s and 90s. It’s the kind of place where you can order a cold beer, take on a high score, and bite into a fresh slice of authentic NYC pizza all in the same afternoon.

Located in the former Baby Tommy’s Taste of New York space, Solar Slice is staking its claim as a new local favorite with fresh dough made daily and served with a side of nostalgia.

Address:
Solar Slice Pizza
497 Cobb Parkway SE
Marietta GA 30060

Phone:
(678) 310-0444

Online:
SolarSlicePizza.com | Menu | Yelp | Instagram

Shake Shack Brings Burgers and Bourbon to The Battery

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Shake Shack has opened a prime new spot at The Battery Atlanta in the former Wahlburgers space. This new location is the company’s first U.S. Shack to include a full-service bar. On the drink menu: a peaches-and-cream bourbon shake, the ever-popular Shackarita, and more reasons to cheer, even if the Braves have a day off. Guests can also stop by the walk-up drink window, enjoy free arcade games, or grab a gameday bite from the Shack’s outdoor hot dog cart.

The Battery Shack isn’t the only Shake Shack presence expanding in Cobb County. In May, the company announced plans for a 25,000-square-foot U.S. Support Center right next door to Coca-Cola Roxy in Two Ballpark Center. The new office will be Shake Shack’s second in the country and another signal that the burger brand is betting big on the Battery.

Address:
Shake Shack – The Battery Atlanta
455 Legends Place
Atlanta GA 30339

Phone:
(404) 470-2335

Online:
ShakeShack.com | Menu | Yelp

Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza

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Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza is bringing its signature charred crust and bold flavor to Marietta with the opening of its fifth location—and the first outside of Florida. Founded in the pizza capital of the U.S., New Haven, Connecticut, Ah-Beetz was created by Nicholas Laudano, a lifelong pizza enthusiast who grew up surrounded by the unmistakable sights, sounds, and smells of apizza. Inspired to share the style beyond his hometown, Laudano introduced the concept to South Florida, where the brand earned loyal fans for its quality, consistency, and respect for tradition.

The name “Ah-Beetz” reflects the pronunciation of “apizza,” a term widely used in Southern Connecticut that comes from the Neapolitan dialect. New Haven apizza is known for its thin, well-done crust, smoky edges, and chewy center. The secret lies in the dough and the oven. Each batch of dough ferments for several days, developing flavor and structure. The pies are then cooked in ovens that reach over 750 degrees, creating a deep char on the crust which is a hallmark of the New Haven style. As the team at Ah-Beetz puts it, “There’s no character without char.”

The Marietta location will offer the same handcrafted menu that made Ah-Beetz a standout in South Florida. Highlights include the classic mootz apizza (mozzarella and tomato sauce), the white clam apizza with fresh littleneck clams and garlic oil, and specialty pies like BBQ chicken and Margherita. Each pizza is made using traditional techniques, including hand-pressed dough and thoughtfully sourced toppings.

In addition to apizza, the menu features Italian salads, wings, calzones, cannoli, and cheesecake. Every item is prepared with the same attention to detail and respect for flavor that defines the brand.

No opening date has been announced as of late June, 2025. The new restaurant is located in the Barrett Creek Plaza at Town Center shopping center near Buffalo Wild Wings and Cheeseburger Bobby’s. As the company’s first expansion outside of Florida, it introduces a distinctive Northeast flavor to the growing Marietta and Kennesaw area food scene.

Address:
Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza
125 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Ste A111
Marietta GA 30066

2025 Cobb County Water Annual Report

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For Cobb County residents who’ve ever wondered what exactly flows from their faucets, the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report delivers a clear message: the water is clean, safe, and meets every state and federal requirement. Here’s a breakdown of where the water comes from, what’s in it, and what we should keep in mind.

Where Cobb County Gets Its Water

Cobb County doesn’t treat its own drinking water, it purchases it wholesale from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA). CCMWA draws from two surface water sources:

Lake Allatoona (feeding the Wyckoff Water Treatment Plant)
Chattahoochee River (feeding the Quarles Water Treatment Plant)

Both facilities use advanced treatment methods to remove contaminants and deliver water to the Cobb County Water System (CCWS), which then distributes it to homes and businesses across the county.

Is the Water Safe?

Yes. Every single water quality test conducted in 2024 showed that Cobb County’s drinking water met or exceeded the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia regulators. No violations were reported.

Here’s a snapshot of what was tested and what was found:

Microbial contaminants like coliform and E. coli? Present at very low, non-harmful levels, with no violations.
Inorganic substances like fluoride and nitrates? Well below the maximum levels allowed.
Disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs)? Detected in small amounts, but all within safe limits.
Lead and copper? Extensive testing in 2023 (with new tests starting annually in 2025) showed that neither contaminant exceeded EPA action levels in any samples.

PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals”

Cobb County’s water has also been tested for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), synthetic chemicals found in everything from rain jackets to nonstick pans. These unregulated contaminants have drawn national attention due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks.

In 2024, Cobb County’s water showed low PFAS levels, with none exceeding the EPA’s new regulatory thresholds. While detection of PFAS alone isn’t automatically concerning, residents interested in minimizing exposure can consult the full testing data at cobbcounty.gov/PFAS.

What Affects Water After It Leaves the Pipe?

Water quality at the tap can change depending on the plumbing in individual homes. For example:

Metal pipes can leach trace elements into water.
Lead service lines can be a concern—but no lead service lines have been found in Cobb County’s system.
Sitting water (like in an unused guest bathroom) can allow bacteria or metals to build up. Letting the water run for a few minutes before use is a simple way to clear this out.

The county also encourages residents to check their home’s pipe materials through its Water Service Line Inventory at cobbcounty.gov/WSLI.

Understanding Potable and Non-Potable Water

Potable water means it’s safe to consume. Your hot water line is non-potable and suitable only for bathing, cleaning, and washing purposes. Hot water lines can carry contaminants like sediments, metals, bacteria, and pathogens that often accumulate within water heater tanks and pipes. Always use cold water lines for brushing teeth, drinking, and food preparation. For making hot beverages or cooking, start with cold water, then heat it using a kettle, microwave, or pot.

What Else Should Residents Know?

Only use cold water for drinking and cooking, especially if you’re concerned about lead. Boiling doesn’t remove lead and can actually concentrate it.
Water infrastructure is robust, with over 3,100 miles of piping and 27,000+ fire hydrants.
Water reclamation efforts are strong, helping manage and treat wastewater efficiently across several facilities.
Cobb County was recognized with multiple awards for excellence in water management and education.

Helpful Tips and Resources

To report a broken water line: Call 770-419-6201
To get help identifying pipe materials: www.cobbcounty.gov/WSLI
For lead test questions: Contact UGA Extension Office at 770-528-4070
Learn more about PFAS: www.cobbcounty.gov/PFAS

2025 4th of July Parade, Festival, and Fireworks

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Come out and celebrate America’s independence as the City of Marietta hosts the Fourth in the Park celebration beginning at 10 am on Friday July 4th, 2025.

The Independence Day celebration begins with the Marietta Freedom Parade that starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues west on Roswell Street, then north on East Park Square past Glover Park, then down Cherokee Street, and ends at North Marietta Parkway.

The Fourth of July parade features marching units from local bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens, scouts, local businesses of all types, and much more. After the parade there will be free live concerts and entertainment, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, and of course fireworks.

2025 Schedule:

10 am – Let Freedom Ring Parade
10 am – 9 pm – Festival – Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone, Festival Food, Free Concerts
Noon – Concert – Scott Thompson
2 pm – National Bell Ringing Ceremony
2:30 – Concert – Atlanta Concert Band
7:00 – Concert – Cat Carter
8 – 9:30 – Concert – Chuck Martin and the Line Up
Fireworks at Dark (around 9:30 pm)

The parade spans a 1.5 mile route beginning at Roswell Street Baptist Church and heads west on Roswell St, then north on East Park Square through Marietta Square, then down Cherokee Street and finishing at North Marietta Parkway.

The parade features more than two thousand participants in more than one hundred entries, and there will be an estimated thirty thousand people in attendance. Watch as local businesses, civic organizations, beauty queens, bands, scouts, National Guard, and numerous floats participate and compete for prizes based on design, color, theme, appearance, originality, and riders and costumes.

Parade Start:
Roswell Street Baptist Church
774 Roswell St NE
Marietta, GA 30060

Parade End:
Intersection of Cherokee Street and North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060

The Arts and Crafts show features vendors showcasing a wide variety of products. The vendors will be open from 10 am to 9 pm.

Food will be available from a variety of concessions beginning at 10 am. Marietta Square restaurants will also be open for business.

4th of July Celebration Fireworks on the Marietta Square – photo courtesy City of Marietta

Fireworks light up the sky and patriotic music fills the air at dark – around 9:30 pm. The fireworks are shot from the parking lot of the Marietta First United Methodist Church. If bad weather is expected, the fireworks may begin a few minutes early, to ensure the entire display is completed. If you want to watch the fireworks, make sure you get there early to grab a spot because traffic is expected to be heavy.

For more information, please call the Marietta Parks and Recreation department at (770) 794-5601.

Address:
Historic Marietta Square
99 S Park Square NE, Marietta, GA 30060

For the weather related updates, please check with the event organizers by visiting the following links:

City of Marietta’s Facebook Page
City of Marietta’s Twitter Page
Marietta Parks and Recreation Department website or call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at (770) 794-5601 for updates.

Glover Park during the 4th In The Park Celebration

View of the 4th of July Let Freedom Ring Parade

4th of July Independence Day Celebration Float

Fire trucks and first responders in the Fourth of July parade.

A variety of food vendors will be on site during the Fourth of July festival.

Marietta Brazilian Festival

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The Marietta Brazilian Festival is an annual event that brings the vibrant culture of Brazil to Marietta. As the largest and most traditional festival of the Brazilian community in Georgia, it offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience authentic Brazilian food, music, dance, and more.

Taste an extensive variety of typical Brazilian foods, from savory dishes like feijoada (black bean stew) and pão de queijo (cheese bread) to sweet treats like brigadeiros (fudge balls). Local vendors and food trucks will be serving these delicious options throughout the festival.

Enjoy live performances of regional dances and music, including samba, forró, and capoeira. The festival features talented artists who bring the energy and rhythms of Brazil to the stage, creating an immersive cultural experience.

The festival is designed for all ages, with games and activities for children, youngsters, and adults. There are also crafts and workshops where you can learn more about Brazilian traditions and art.

Held on a 5-acre property at Vine Atlanta Church, the festival provides a welcoming environment. The location is conveniently situated at 1296 Gresham Road in Marietta, close to the iconic “KFC’s Big Chicken.”

Date:
June 13, 2025
June 14, 2025

Time:
Friday from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Saturday from 5 pm to 11:30 pm

Admission:
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance. Early bird tickets are available for a discounted price, so be sure to get yours in advance.

Address:
1296 Gresham Road
Marietta, GA 30062

For more information, you can reach out to the event organizers at (770) 434-1434 or email vineatlanta@gmail.com

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