Morning
Marietta
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities across Cobb County will hold Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday to honor military personnel who died while serving, with planned tributes (organized by local officials) (uniting neighborhoods in remembrance). Marietta Daily Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marietta High School's Class of 2026 tossed over 500+ graduation caps at Northcutt Stadium despite forecasted thunderstorms during their commencement ceremony. Marietta Daily Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup on Oct. 3 with volunteers checking in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and cleaning until 2 p.m. at Allatoona — choose your preferred site during sign-up. WSB-TV
- ➤ After flash flooding on Wednesday, sewage overflow dropped oxygen levels + killed thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River near the National Recreation Area, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is testing samples to investigate the incident. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an auto-care ministry at a west Cobb church this week—intended to serve local members by offering car care services. Marietta Daily Journal
- ➤ Cobb County officials advise residents not to launch their own fireworks during the drought and instead attend professional Fourth of July displays at local venues (including Marietta and Kennesaw). They urge anyone to report unsafe burning to 911 as state law outlines penalties for consumer fireworks misuse. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kettle Cuisine has recalled 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup sold online and in local stores for a possible undeclared allergen (shrimp), with affected soup carrying Lot 1762181 and a use-by date of May 27; customers may return their purchase for a refund. 11Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Blonco is a 5-month-old male cream domestic short hair cat at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta + located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome for anyone looking to adopt a new family member. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Memorial Day will mark the start of boating season on Georgia's lakes, and officials advise boaters to follow safety rules (such as wearing approved life jackets) before heading out. Marietta residents are encouraged to plan ahead to enjoy a secure day on the water. 11Alive
- ➤ Bandit, a 7-month-old brown/white American pit bull terrier, is looking for a new home at Cobb County Animal Services located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Visitors are encouraged to schedule pet visits online or call (770) 499-4136, though walk-ins are welcome. Cobb County Courier
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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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