Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Marietta.
Queen Mill Neighbors held their quarterly Adopt-A-Mile cleanup today along Queen Mill Road in Cobb with volunteer David and the South Cobb Lions Club joining efforts to remove 15 bags of litter from the neighborhood.
Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services features Carol—a 7-month-old black/tan terrier weighing 23 lbs available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive; appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome.
Marietta City School District football players packed over 10,000 meals for those in need at home and abroad.
The effort highlights a strong local commitment to helping others.
Cobb County business license filings show service industry growth as new licenses have been submitted for Marietta eateries, auto services and wellness centers with deadlines from May 11 to May 15.
Members of the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered Saturday at Mars Hill Cemetery in Acworth—honoring a Revolutionary War hero ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Motorists should prepare for lane closures and detours on I-285 and I-20 today through May 30 as the state works on a $1.2 billion West Interchange project to rebuild and widen ramps & add connecting lanes.
The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores for Cobb County food services from May 8 to May 14.
Facilities in Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna had scores ranging from 73 to 100.
Two passengers from a hantavirus-linked cruise were discharged from Emory University Hospital and returned to Nebraska after testing negative, while health officials monitor two Georgia residents from the same voyage and report that risk for locals remains low.
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.
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