Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta officials are accepting nominations for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal until Friday, June 5.

Nominees must be local residents known for community service and available to lead the July 4 parade at 10 a.m.

Frank Rycak (one of 80 veterans) joins 79 others in Soldier Ride 250, an adaptive cycling event covering a 250-mile stretch of a 1,000-mile route from Jacksonville to New York that runs May 14 to May 29.

The Cobb County Courier has featured Lee, a 10-week-old (7 lb) white/brindle American pit bull terrier available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter in Marietta.

Interested pet owners can visit the shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, where walk-ins are welcome and appointments are preferred.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta features Dolly, an 8-month-old neutered male white/grey domestic short hair cat available for adoption at the shelter on Al Bishop Drive (appointments are preferred to manage staffing, though walk-ins are welcome).

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park has acquired new parcels to complete its western edge — a move that secures pivotal Civil War sites.

Officials began responding on May 7 to an unsafe blue-green algae bloom near Red Top Mountain Park Marina and are urging residents to avoid swimming while testing for toxins continues — drinking water is confirmed safe for use.

The Cobb County Board approved a contract with Must Ministries on Tuesday to provide cooling shelters, cleaning supplies (and linens), extra security, staff support, food, and vouchers for bus rides and housing for homeless residents.

Funding of $108,000 covers the agreement from June 1 through Sept. 30 in Cobb County.

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.