Georgia schedules election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene | Marietta Theatre Company announces 2026 season | Flu season hits Georgia harder this year — What you should be watching for

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Publish Date:  January 9th 

 

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From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  

  

Today is Friday, January 9th and Happy Birthday to Jimmy Page 

 

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Georgia schedules election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
2. Marietta Theatre Company announces 2026 season
3. Flu season hits Georgia harder this year — What you should be watching for

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats

 

All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  

 

 

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STORY 1:  Georgia schedules election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene 

 Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is gearing up for a special election on March 10, following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt resignation. Greene, once a staunch Trump ally, stepped down after a public fallout with the  president over her push to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Trump called her a “traitor” and vowed to back her challenger if she ran again. Ouch. 

The race? Already crowded. Nearly two dozen candidates are eyeing the seat, including two Democrats, an independent, and 20 Republicans. Big names like State Sen. Colton Moore and Dalton Councilman Nicky Lama are in the mix. Qualifying runs Jan. 12–14, with a $5,220 fee. 

STORY 2:  Marietta Theatre Company announces 2026 season 

Marietta Theatre Company just dropped its 2026 season lineup, and honestly? It’s a good one. Tickets are already on sale—season passes start at $65, and they’re flexible, so no stressing over dates. 

“Live theater sticks with you—it’s magic that lingers,” said Katrina Stroup, the company’s president. “This season? Laughter, music, joy. We’ve got it all.” 

Here’s what’s coming: 

• Little Shop of Horrors (Jan. 22-31): A cult classic with humor, heart, and a man-eating plant. 

• 9 to 5: The Musical (May 28-June 6): Dolly Parton. Friendship. Revenge. Enough said.