Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta now makes pet visits easier with a new appointment policy as it showcases Tate, a 10-month-old female tri-color labrador retriever weighing 41 lbs in active shelter status; visitors can walk in or book an appointment online at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.
📰 Economy
AAA reported that Georgia drivers faced steady gas prices near $3.99 per gallon on Monday, May 25, after Memorial Day travel ended, with rates 41 cents higher than last month and nearly $1.07 above last year.
Rates in Cobb County matched the state average.
🎓 Education
The Walker School competed in the Quiz Bowl National Championship tournament on the weekend of May 23 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and Hilton Atlanta + it joined 319 top high school teams in the contest.
🌲 Environment
Heavy rains have worsened flooding on Riverside Dr. in Marietta as residents express safety concerns about a ditch next to Sope Creek; city officials plan a daylight inspection to discuss needed improvements.
Heavy rainfall on Monday overwhelmed the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility in Marietta, causing 288,000 gallons to spill from a manhole plus workers confirmed no harm to local waterways and are testing the affected tributary of Proctor Creek.
🏛️ Government
Charlie Duncan, the oldest living WWII veteran in Georgia, turns 107 today as Cobb County honors him with a proclamation naming today Charlie Duncan Day.
County leaders celebrated his service and his family held a dinner before planning another party for his birthday.
🏥 Health
Dr. Crystal Welch of Oasis Women's Wellness advises women + their families to watch for critical red flags in maternal health care, urging early action to protect patients.
🎉 Marietta Events
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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.
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.
Glover Park Concert Series
Free entry — Glover Park — Celebrate 40 years of music with local and national acts featuring tribute bands and more.
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