Good morning, Marietta.

Valjean James, known as Aunt Jean, turned 104 on Sunday at her assisted living facility in Marietta while family from Cleveland, Houston, and Tampa gathered to recall memories and share gifts.

She said her long life and quick wit show her lasting spirit — giving God the glory.

Residents in East Cobb hosted the annual Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County Garden Tour on Saturday.

Homes opened to visitors to enjoy vibrant blooms and creative garden designs.

Local grocery store and cafe Asher & Rose on Marietta Square filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday after three months in business, court records show.

Lockheed Martin announced that OJ Sanchez Jr. will be the new president of its Aeronautics division effective June 1 — replacing retiring Greg Ulmer after over 30 years with the company, with Ulmer staying as a strategic adviser during the transition at the Marietta plant.

Marietta’s WWII Bell Bomber plant spurred job growth and led to constructing South Cobb Drive.

The facility built 663 B-29 bombers with a workforce of over 28,000 by 1945 and later evolved into a Lockheed Martin site.

Cobb County Public Library shared a reading list curated by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors to honor AAPI Heritage Month (covering titles for all ages) at library branches statewide.

Readers may explore picture books, chapter books and adult nonfiction to discover diverse voices.

Lockheed Martin’s quiz on its Marietta plant invites locals to test their knowledge on the facility and learn about its community role.

The Cobb County Courier delivers the quiz by email daily and as a weekend edition online (with links for further details).

Marietta named Eric Black as director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities after six years as acting and deputy director — chosen through an open search, he will manage parks, community facilities, and recreation programs.

A free prostate cancer screening program from Emory Winship and Cobb County Public Library tested 20 men at Switzer Library on May 6 and will offer PSA blood tests for men ages 40 to 75 at Gritters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food services from May 1 to May 7 — scores ranged from 73 to 100 across sites including Marietta and nearby areas.

Local businesses such as Zone Coffee Bar earned a perfect score on May 7.

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.

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.

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.