Morning
Marietta
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Marietta Daily Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ 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 Daily Journal
- ➤ 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. Marietta Daily Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-285 near Marietta will be closed this weekend after a delay, so drivers & commuters are urged to plan alternate routes. 11Alive
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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