Good morning, Marietta.

Stormy, a 10-month-old male tabby cat, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta (appointments are preferred but walk-ins may visit).

Beyond Juicery + Eatery will open today at 4101 Roswell Road, Suite 901 in Marietta, offering freebies to mark the grand opening.

The Cobb County Board of Education unanimously approved its $1.88B budget for fiscal year 2027 Thursday night in Marietta.

The National Park Service named K.

Lynn Berry as the new superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and she will begin duties in June (she is a 16-year veteran who previously managed sites in California) replacing Ann Honious. The park preserves a 48-mile corridor through metro Atlanta.

Marietta Water will start the Upper ER Sewer Replacement Project on Monday, May 18 near Kennestone Hospital—replacing 3,800 linear feet of aging sewer mains with trenchless methods to reduce traffic disruptions.

The work will continue on several streets and is expected to finish in early 2027.

On May 15, three veterans graduated from the Veterans Treatment Court at the Superior Court Building (70 Haynes Street), marking a key moment in their treatment journey.

The ceremony honored their progress while highlighting ongoing support for veterans.

When a gas pump shows the wrong price, state officials say drivers should report it to stop overcharges.

The advice applies to gas stations in Marietta and across the state.

Cobb County leaders say recent figures show Truist Park & The Battery are covering the stadium's debt while generating millions in revenue, boosting local financial performance.

Straus Family Creamery recalled several organic ice cream flavors due to potential metal fragments — retailers and the FDA were notified and no injuries were reported.

Consumers should discard products on shelves since May 4, including vanilla and mint chip, and contact the company for support.

Frank, a college junior, spent three months in the wilderness to boost his mental health, and local parks in Marietta offer forest bathing opportunities plus experts say brief nature walks help reduce stress.

Trees Atlanta and campus groups promote these nature connections to improve well-being.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta features Bobby, a 3-month-old male brindle/white shepherd available for adoption.

Appointments are preferred for pet visits — walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

100-year-old Chris Benjamin, a local resident, has become a devoted Atlanta Braves fan, sparking community pride and interest in the game.

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.