Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services Shelter has a neutered male grey tabby/white domestic short hair named Quasar available for adoption; he is 2 years old and weighs 7 lbs.

The shelter now prefers that prospective pet owners schedule an appointment online while walk-ins are still welcome (located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive).

Marietta police said an 18-year-old was shot Saturday night during a juvenile altercation and is recovering from non-life-threatening wounds.

Wellstar Health System honored 13 seniors at Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy this week—students completed the system's inaugural internship program that provided hands-on healthcare experience to prepare them for jobs in the field.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force completed the first-ever live classified data transfer outside the United States using an F-35 during the Ramstein Flag Multi-Domain Operations exercise.

The test showed that live targeting information is shared quickly — and the Marietta facility has been a key employer in Cobb County since 1951.

Georgia public health officials contained an outbreak of three measles cases in unvaccinated children by tracing 290 close contacts and vaccinating 21 people after a case on January 24 + state vaccination rates remain below the 95% level needed to prevent future outbreaks.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and food service facilities from April 11th to April 17th.

Scores ranged from 82 to 100 (covering schools, hotels and dining venues), which show the range of compliance for the week.

WALKER is a 2 year old blue merle/brown Australian cattle dog at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

The shelter prefers pet visits by appointment—walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Cobb Senior Services Expo

10 AM – 2 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — Explore senior services and enjoy health screenings and informative seminars.

Flannel Nation - 90's Rock Tribute

9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience high-energy performances by Atlanta's top female-fronted 90's rock tribute band.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

April 26-27 — Decatur Recreation Center — $97+ — Elevate your game with top-notch shooting drills and offensive strategies.

Rotary Club Networking Event

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and build your network in Cobb County.

Ray Howard Band: Earth, Wind & Fire Experience

8-9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the vibrant tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire's timeless musical legacy.

80's Pop/Rock Tribute - Flux Capacitor

9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Dance the night away with Atlanta's Original 80's Pop/Rock Party Band performing all the iconic hits.

Macaron Class: Brewery Baking Experience

Macaron Class — a hands-on culinary adventure — Schoolhouse Brewing — Craft beer available — Master the art of French macarons while enjoying the brewery ambiance.

Georgia Mineral Society Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

10 AM - 6 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — Explore a vast array of minerals, fossils, and jewelry at this annual gem show with fun activities and prizes.

Mother's Day Canoeing Experience

Introduction to canoeing — All day — Chattahoochee Nature Center — $25 general public/$12.50 members — Celebrate Mom with a fun paddling experience for all skill levels.

Kennesaw State Owls vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

6-10 p.m. — S. Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live baseball game between the Kennesaw State Owls and Georgia Southern Eagles.