Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta invites families to adopt a 1-year-old, 39-lb Australian cattle dog featured as Dog of the Day.

Visit the shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive—appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Students from KSU’s Geer College of the Arts in the Master Craftsman concentration unveiled a newly commissioned sculpture at the Southern Museum earlier this week.

Drivers face high fuel costs as AAA reports Georgia gas averages at $4.05 per gallon + Cobb County at $4.17, raising the cost to fill a 15 gallon tank to about $60.75.

Experts say global issues keep prices high with no relief expected before summer travel.

Harrison High School senior Eugene Kang, who balanced medicine and writing for four years, will attend Dartmouth this fall — his acceptance was celebrated with a memorable scream.

Chattahoochee Technical College is launching an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care to train students for a fast-growing healthcare field; the program will soon be part of its Health Sciences offerings.

Marietta City Schools held an annual luncheon on May 8 to honor retiring educators and staff who ended their careers this year.

The district recognized these dedicated professionals in a special ceremony.

I-285 near Marietta will be closed this weekend after a delay, so drivers & commuters are urged to plan alternate routes.

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.