Good morning, Marietta.

Registration is open for Town Center Community’s fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K set for Saturday, March 28.

The USA Track and Field-certified race winds along Noonday Creek Trail, welcomes runners+walkers of all ages, and passes landmarks including Aviation Park, Cobb International Airport, and Fifth Third Stadium.

Marietta locals have a weekend lineup of events from artisan markets and film series to comedy shows and interactive workshops, with some activities starting today.

Weather may affect plans—check with organizers before attending.

Several metro Atlanta school districts sent letters warning of student walkout consequences, citing class disruptions and potential outcomes (suspension, extracurricular losses, and impacts on college opportunities).

Some parents criticized the tone and scare tactics while emphasizing that students should safely express civic views.

KSU associate professor Preethi Titu is leading an NSF-funded project to improve STEM teacher training using VR and AI simulations at the university in collaboration with five partners.

The project will recruit 250 undergraduates this fall (pilot tests will begin then) to enhance hands-on teacher preparation.

Georgia Power and GDOT are preparing for another bout of winter weather expected this weekend in North Georgia and metro Atlanta + crews are positioned to clear roads while officials urge residents to stock up on essentials and protect pipes.

Crews from GDOT are treating roads today ahead of expected winter weather — working to boost safety for local travelers.

Their efforts include applying treatments and clearing paths to ensure smoother travel during harsher conditions.

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, a 3-month-old grey/white domestic short hair kitten, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers appointments via its online booking service (770) 499-4136, though walk-ins are welcome.

Cobb County Animal Services features Pickle, a 1-year-old female black labrador retriever as Dog of the Day on its website.

The shelter advises adopters to schedule appointments for visits at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta to manage staffing and keep the process smooth.

A report of December home sales in the Campbell High attendance zone reveals transactions ranging from $160,000 at 2571 Gordon Cir SE to $1,700,000 at 4408 Brookview Dr SE — details from the Cobb County Tax Assessor's website list sale dates, addresses, and square footage.

Landon Talks Live

7 p.m. — The Alley Stage — $ — Experience iconic southern storyteller Landon Bryant as he shares tales from mules to vegetables in a charming, intimate setting.

Big Game Bash Atlanta

5-8 p.m. — Live! at the Battery Atlanta — $30 buckets, $5 drafts — Catch the Big Game and enjoy food and games at this festive watch party.

Love Letters in Sound: A Piano Recital

7:30-9:30 p.m. — dk Gallery — Admission required — Experience a romantic journey through music that captures love and longing by great composers.

Valentine's Day Surf and Turf Dinner

5-9 p.m. — Camps Kitchen and Bar — $45 per guest — Delight in an indulgent surf-and-turf experience featuring skirt steak and Maine lobster tail.

Wycliffe Gordon: Hello Pops!

4-5:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — $30 to $70 — Celebrate the legacy of Louis Armstrong with a dynamic performance of beloved classics and original compositions.

Who Killed the Love Interest? Murder Mystery

7-8:30 p.m. — A Better Today Books & Boutique — All ages welcome — Solve a murder mystery and enjoy a night of fun and literature with fellow book lovers.

Mothers Finest Concert

8:00–10:00 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying funk and rock fusion of Mothers Finest.