Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Cobb County Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Marietta Daily Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSB-TV
- ➤ 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. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11Alive
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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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jim Rohn
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