Morning
Marietta
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stormy, a 2-year-old black terrier from Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, is available for adoption. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins can visit at 1060 Al Bishop Drive (770) 499-4136. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit arts and culture leaders presented their case for $1.8M in tourism grants before the city council this week to boost Marietta's theaters, museums + cultural events. Marietta Daily Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data released on Friday showed that while gas prices around the nation held steady, Georgia saw a sharp increase over the week with some stations charging nearly 5 dollars per gallon. Drivers may face higher costs when the tax break expires May 19. 11Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA is offering summer day camps for children ages 5 to 15 at local branches (Piedmont Road and Johnson Ferry Road) with extended care and themed activities before summer break. Limited spots remain and financial assistance is available. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Kennesaw State University named computer science graduate Ella Goode its President’s Award of Distinction honoree for spring commencement; her recognition reflects academic excellence (highlighting her impact at the Marietta Campus) as she prepares to start a product management career with Roblox. Cobb County Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-285 between MLK Drive and Cascade Road closed at 7 p.m. Friday and will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday for a $370 million construction project on a 17-mile stretch. Drivers should use alternate routes; northbound traffic diverts via Langford Parkway and southbound onto I-20 (expect heavy traffic). Fox 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In March 2026, home sales in the Pebblebrook High School zone ranged from a low of $185,000 for 6854 PANDA CT UNIT A to a high of $640,000 for 6243 ALLEN IVEY RD SE (Cobb tax records), showing varying home values in the area. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Cobb County records show that in March, Walton High School attendance zone home sales ranged from $255,000 to $2 million—top sale was for 957 ST LYONN CTS on March 18. Cobb County Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Bananas are hosting two sold-out games against the Party Animals at Truist Park today and Sunday. The Saturday game is at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s Mother’s Day game is at 3 p.m. (Fans must follow clear bag policies.) WSB-TV
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Rock & Roll/Country Party with BORN READY
9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience the energetic mix of rock, country, and dance classics with Atlanta's very own Born Ready.
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A1A - The Glover Park Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Marietta Square Glover Park — No cost provided — Enjoy the official Jimmy Buffett tribute show with tropical tunes and good vibes.
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4th Annual Summer Sacks Full of Books Giveaway
12-4 p.m. — Milford Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate literacy with free books and author meet-and-greets for children grades K-12.
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