Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has a 2-year-old grey/white American pit bull terrier named Jake available for adoption (located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive).

Appointments are preferred to help manage pet visits, although walk-ins are accepted for strays and lost pet cases.

Town Center Community will host its fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on Saturday, March 28 along the scenic Noonday Creek Trail.

Volunteers are needed for roles including setup, registration, water station, directional support and cleanup to ensure a safe, well-organized race day.

Georgia Trust released its 2026 Places in Peril List yesterday—featuring photos of at-risk historic sites statewide—to spotlight preservation challenges that may affect local communities.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will present Cinema Classics: The Magic of the Movies at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre on Sunday, March 15.

The concert features timeless film scores that bring Hollywood classics to life for local audiences.

Wildfire Outdoor Living highlights three updated recipes for St. Patrick's Day, including a corned beef hash breakfast burrito, loaded colcannon, and shepherd's pie potato skins that put a modern spin on traditional Irish dishes.

Marietta home cooks can pair these dishes with Irish coffee, stout, or their favorite brew.

Counselors are on campus at Mableton Elementary School — supporting staff as they cope after a staff member died at work on Tuesday.

Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University are expanding their LINK partnership to create seamless transfer pathways for students.

The initiative will open new academic opportunities at both schools.

A video showing two Marietta City School District students using a racial slur has led a local father to remove his children — the baseball coach said racism is not tolerated without an apology, and the district confirmed it completed an investigation and assigned consequences.

Georgia high school students may be required to store their cellphones during class after a proposal moves through the state Capitol; the measure extends a ban for grades K (through) 8 and allows exceptions for emergencies and special needs to help students focus.

Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy junior Ariela Vega became the first girl crowned state champion in the HVAC competition at the Georgia World Congress Center.

The event also marked the academy's first all-girl team and may inspire more young women to join skilled trades.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host its annual spring native plant sale starting Mar.

27 for members and Mar. 28 for the general public. Garden enthusiasts can visit the center to pick up native plants and learn about local gardening.

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.

Tritt Trot Fun Run

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Elizabeth Porter Park & Sprayground — Entry fee varies — Join in the community spirit with a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run for all ages in Marietta.

Ñejo Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — The Mayan — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant music featuring Ñejo, La Duraca & Champion Sound.

GSO Cinema Classics: The Magic of the Movies

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Hollywood's greatest films at this special concert event.

In-Person Job Fair

1 AM – 12 PM — Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest — Free entry — Meet employers face-to-face and explore exciting career opportunities.

Run With a Longhorn 5K

8 AM – 12 PM — Kell High School — Supports the Kell High School Band program — Participate in this Peachtree qualifier and run with the community spirit.