Good morning, Marietta.

Kodiak is a 1-year-old white/grey American bulldog at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta who is looking for his forever home.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted at 1060 Al Bishop Drive & shelter staff are available to help.

Marietta’s Cobb Animal Services shelter spots Max, a 1-year-old grey/white domestic short hair cat ready for adoption.

Appointments are preferred while walk-ins, strays, or owner reclaim visits are welcome (call 770-499-4136 for more info).

A historic courthouse in Marietta is reported to be on fire today — firefighters are on scene to manage the blaze.

Gas prices in Cobb County and across Georgia increased last week despite a fuel tax suspension, with rates rising from $3.534 to $3.668 per gallon as higher crude oil costs + spring demand took effect.

AAA noted that seasonal trends may keep rates under pressure in coming weeks.

The Cobb Courier is hosting a quiz on notable people buried in county cemeteries, inviting Marietta residents to test their local history knowledge on Saturday (learn more with links provided).

If Gov. Kemp signs House Bill 1009, public high schools will ban cellphones starting in the 2027-28 school year — a change that could affect students all over the state.

Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 8,100 gallon wastewater overflow on March 20; officials are monitoring the situation closely.

Volunteer groups cleaned up Discovery Park in Mableton yesterday during an Earth Day event.

They removed over half a dumpster full of litter + debris from the Chattahoochee with help from local organizations.

Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food service facilities from March 13 to March 19.

Results show scores ranging from 72 to 100 for sites including Marietta’s Waffle House and Wing Cafe — the report helps residents know which local spots meet health standards.

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.

FLUXCAPACITOR Atlanta's Original 80's Tribute

9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Dance the night away to all the iconic 80's hits with Atlanta's beloved pop/rock party band.

Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience

8-11 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check for ticket pricing — Rock out to iconic AC/DC hits performed live by a dedicated band.

To The Limit - Eagles Tribute

7 p.m. — The Drafty Dane — $ — Rock out to classic Eagles hits performed live by an incredible tribute band.

Jazz at The Strand

4-7 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — $27-$67 — Celebrate the soulful hits of Ray Charles with vocalist Cleveland Jones and the Jazz Legacy Project.

The Spongebob Musical - Youth Edition

2-4 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check website for ticket prices — Dive into an all-singing, all-dancing adventure as SpongeBob and friends unite to save Bikini Bottom from disaster!