Good morning, Marietta.

Ginger, a one-year-old tabby and calico cat, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Appointments are preferred (call 770 499 4136), but walk in visits are accepted.

Rocky Moore and his development partner will open a Smalls Sliders location on Windy Hill near Cobb Parkway on March 17; the outlet, housed in a converted shipping container, will serve slider combos, fries + milkshakes with queso at a fast-food price point.

Asher and Rose Grocers has replaced the former Piastra Italian restaurant on Marietta Square.

The store now welcomes residents with a fresh business option in the area.

Switzer Library in Marietta is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events this February, including sensory friendly film screenings on Mondays, a Lake Lanier discussion at 6:00 p.m. Monday, and a veterans panel on Feb.

6. Other events like storytime (Feb. 11) and a STEAM activity (Feb. 19) round out the schedule.

AAA’s weekly report said that regular gas dropped four cents to $2.66 per gallon in Cobb County and statewide on Monday due to ample fuel supplies and lower regional demand, while national prices remain higher after winter storm disruptions.

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta is accepting scholarship applications with submissions due by March 15 + applicants should review the club's eligibility guidelines.

Cobb County Animal Services features OLLIE, a five-month-old tri-color hound in shelter and ready for adoption.

Appointments for pet visits are encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome, and details can be gathered by calling (770) 499-4136 or visiting 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The Braves have unveiled specialty bobbleheads and crossover jersey giveaways for the 2026 season — promotions will start on March 27 at Truist Park when the team faces the Royals.

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for a new broadcast model (possibly a streaming platform) to show all games across Braves Country.

The team said more details will be shared soon to ensure fans have full coverage for the 2026 season.

Marietta PAL will host the 10th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K race on Saturday, Mar.

21 at 8 a.m. at Marietta Square (75 East Park Square) to support youth programs, with a warm-up at 7:30 a.m., run challenges, a costume contest, and commemorative gear available during registration.

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.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Stutzmann Conducts Beethoven

8 p.m. — Atlanta Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Atlanta Symphony debut of acclaimed Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performing Beethoven's powerful concerto.