Good morning, Marietta.

A 5-month-old male grey/brindle American pit bull terrier named Elijay is ready for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta — appointments for pet visits are preferred though walk-ins are welcome.

A packed crowd gathered at Jim Miller Park on Thursday night for the Best of Cobb 2026 event, which celebrated local businesses + service providers.

A Marietta Journal letter from 1899 details rough Cobb County roads; the writer observed that dry roads resembled asphalt but turned muddy when wet — warning that paved streets would boost local property values and ease travel.

This archival letter highlights early ideas for local improvements.

A Hiram High School senior named Oluwadamilare Ezra Lawal won the John M.

Belk Scholarship after a multi-day interview process in North Carolina, receiving full tuition, housing, meals and fees plus a stipend across four years — he is one of eight awardees chosen from around the world.

Cobb County defended relocating special education classes for students with mild intellectual disabilities to an elementary school in Smyrna after some parents raised concerns + officials said the move remains in effect as the district addresses feedback.

Cobb County Superior Court will expand opioid addiction treatment + recovery support services using nearly $1.26 million from the county’s opioid abatement settlement.

The expansion will strengthen accountability courts to help residents access recovery options.

A local podcast highlights Cobb County’s $5.8M plan to address the opioid crisis and covers East Cobb’s shared faith history along with Mableton’s crackdown on tire dumping.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta is featuring Stitch, a 1-year-old male tabby — weighing 9 lbs — who is ready for adoption.

The shelter now prefers scheduled appointments via its 24/7 online service but still welcomes walk-ins at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

The Braves hosted the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park Friday night at 7:15 p.m. (ticket prices started at $40) as fans enjoyed new stadium features, fresh food offerings including a three-pound burger, and updated seating options on Opening Day.

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!