Marietta Daily Journal223.1 - App Store

Stay connected to the heart of Marietta and Cobb County with the official Marietta Daily Journal app! As your most trusted and comprehensive local news source for over 150 years, we deliver the latest updates, award-winning in-depth reporting, and vital community information directly to your device, keeping you informed, engaged, and empowered.
What You'll Get:
. Unparalleled Local News Coverage: Receive real-time access to breaking news from Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Acworth, Austell, Powder Springs, Mableton, and every corner of Cobb County. Our dedicated team of experienced journalists provides thorough coverage of local government decisions, education advancements, business developments, public safety alerts, transportation news, and the impactful human-interest stories that define our community.
. Instant Breaking News Alerts: Be the first to know with customizable push notifications. Get alerted to major developing stories, urgent updates, and important local events as they happen. You control the types of alerts you receive, ensuring you get the news that matters most to you.
. Complete Sports Reporting: Your ultimate source for local sports! Follow your favorite Cobb County high school teams with extensive game coverage, up-to-the-minute scores, detailed stats, and exciting highlights. We also keep you updated on Kennesaw State University (KSU) Owls athletics and other regional sports relevant to our community.
. Vibrant Community Connection: Discover what’s happening with our comprehensive local events calendar, explore arts and entertainment news, and read features on the people and organizations making a difference in Marietta. Engage with insightful opinion pieces, thought-provoking editorials, and letters to the editor that foster vibrant community discussion. Access daily obituaries to honor and remember the lives of those in our community.
. Rich Multimedia Experience: Go beyond the headlines. Immerse yourself in local stories with our stunning photo galleries and compelling video reports, bringing the news and events of Cobb County to life.
. Optimized User Experience:
o Intuitive Navigation: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface designed for an effortless mobile reading experience. Easily browse sections, search for specific articles, and find what you need quickly.
o Customizable Reading: Adjust font sizes for maximum comfort.
o Offline Access: Save articles to read later, even when you're offline or have a poor internet connection. Perfect for your commute or when you're on the go.
o Seamless Sharing: Share important articles, captivating photos, and informative videos with friends, family, and colleagues via email, text message, or your favorite social media platforms with just a tap.
. E-Edition Access: Subscribers can enjoy the Marietta Daily Journal e-edition - a digital replica of the printed newspaper - right within the app. Flip through the pages, read familiar layouts, and access archived editions. (A Marietta Daily Journal subscription may be required for premium content and full e-edition access).

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Version History Enhancements and bug fixes. 223.1 Oct 1 Enhancements and bug fixes. 222.1 Jul 7 Adds in-app subscription purchase. 216.4 07/08/2025 Please enjoy our new updated app with a completely redesigned experience. Listen, read, and watch in a great new way. 216.3 06/12/2025 - Improved stability
- General bug fixes 3.18.05 02/13/2025 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 3.9.18 12/21/2023 Bug fixes 3.8.06 02/24/2023 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 3.8.02 01/31/2023 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 3.6.24 10/15/2022 - Improved performance 3.6.03 02/17/2022 - Fixed problem with floating keyboard
- Added option in settings to control the article highlight behavior
- Improved performance
- Improved stability 3.5.06 11/26/2021 Added read and swipe modes in the menu bar.
Read Mode (previous default viewing mode)
- See pages in full screen
- When you single tap an article it will show in text mode
- Double tapping will zoom you into the page

Swipe Mode
- The page fits the width of your screen
- Tap the screen with two fingers to select an article in text mode
- Single or Double tap to zoom in page
- Simple horizontal and vertical swipes to view all content of all pages 3.3.10 05/21/2021 - Speed improvements in article view.
- Removed excess notifications in offline reading mode.
- Markup for Puzzles is now available.
- Better support of two-finger tap when zoomed in.
- Bug fixes 3.2.61 02/19/2021 - Speed improvements in article view.
- Removed excess notifications in offline reading mode.
- Better support of two-finger tap when zoomed in. 3.2.53 12/16/2020 - Speed improvements in article view.
- Removed excess notifications in offline reading mode.
- Better support of two-finger tap when zoomed in. 3.2.52 12/05/2020 - Fixes for iOS 14 3.2.39 09/26/2020 - Fixes for iOS 13 2.9.77 03/16/2020 Updated with a fresh new look and new features!
- MyNews feature lets you set your preferred news categories.
- Open to e-Edition or Live News with remember me.
- Stability improvements
-Bug fixes 2.9.10 09/18/2018 - Improved stability and bug fixes 2.6.83 07/02/2017 - Improved stability and bug fixes 2.6.70 01/06/2017 - New icon for the Options menu
- Support for AirPrint and Read Aloud
- Improved stability and bug Fixes 2.6.38 03/29/2016 - Bug Fixes
- Stability Improvements 2.5.59 03/05/2015 This is a major update with performance and operational enhancements
to streamline reading and navigation!

New initial displays
- iPad - In landscape, the display initially shows a single page and
the headline index. In portrait, a single page is scaled to fit-width.
- iPhone/iTouch - In landscape, the display initially shows a two page
spread. In portrait, a single page is scaled to fit-height.

Tap and read/zoom:
- A single tap on a story, ad or graphic will display that item in a
separate reading window. Swipe L/R to previous/next story, pinch to
size.
- A double tap on a page and display will zoom where tapped. A second
double tap returns page to default size. Pinch page any time to zoom.
- Change default tap actions for single, double and two-finger taps in
Options > Settings screen.

New designs and organization:
- New fonts, layouts, icons and labels simplify and ease use

Read off-line or on-line:
- Faster on-line reading, uses less bandwidth
- Select edition to download for off-line reading or select off-line
reading as the default
- Special low-bandwidth mode ideal when roaming

Push Notifications:
-Receive availability alerts for new editions

Performance:
- Improved iOS7 and Retina display compliance
- Enhanced page and type display quality
- Faster downloading and display, improved gesture response
- Stability improvements and general bug fixing
- Updates to improve Twitter and Facebook support 2.5.54 12/10/2014 iTunes Artwork Revision 2.5.8 09/23/2013 Improved speed and stability. 2.5.7 08/23/2013