Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta lists Timu—a three-year-old male lilac point/tabby domestic short hair weighing 7 lbs—as available for adoption.

The shelter prefers appointments for pet visits while still accepting walk-ins and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

After nine months of work, Paces Mill Park reopened on Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during Memorial Day weekend as part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Palisades Unit.

The park’s $6.3 million renovation improved boardwalks, parking, and river access—phase two will add a visitors center and open-air pavilion next year—boosting local outdoor recreation.

A Cobb County deputy, Shawn Titre, punched inmate William Carducci and held him in a chokehold for nearly a minute on Feb.

3 while the inmate was in hospital custody—four months later, the internal use-of-force investigation is still active despite Titre returning to work.

Police received a call Saturday morning and found two people dead in a Cobb County home—evidence points to a murder-suicide.

AAA reported that gas prices in Georgia dropped two cents to an average of $2.86 per gallon over the past week while EV charging rates stayed unchanged at 36 cents per kilowatt hour; in Cobb County, prices were slightly higher at $2.886 per gallon.

The report attributes these trends to shifts in crude oil supply and demand.

Marietta City Council will consider a $428 million budget proposal on Wednesday that uses a flat millage rate, provides employee raises and keeps services unchanged — the proposal covers fiscal year 2026.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores for Cobb County food facilities from May 30 to June 5, and many Marietta spots scored 100+ while a few, such as Cafe Lucia, earned as low as 42+.

The report covers restaurants, school cafeterias and hotels to show a snapshot of local health standards.

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday a fifth measles case this year in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident linked to international travel — officials monitored a dozen contacts and provided vaccines to curb the spread.

East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting

7-8 a.m. — Rotary Club (East Cobb-Marietta) — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and enhance community networking opportunities.

Open House at 166 Fender Walk

12-3 p.m. — Marvelle Townhomes — Free entry — Tour an immaculate 3-bedroom home inspired by coastal charm and enjoy light refreshments.

East Cobb Rotary Club Meeting

7-8 a.m. — U.S. Bank-Jonathan Lyons — Free entry — Engage in networking and community building with local professionals.

Possum Trot 10K and Fun Run

In-Person Race: 7 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Registration required — Participate in a fast and fun 10K while supporting local environmental education programs.

Open House at Sibley Forest

1-4 p.m. — 3648 Sope Creek Farm SE — Free entry — Explore a beautiful retreat with access to nature trails in a desirable community.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Mon, Jul 7–Wed, Jul 9 — Life University — $97 entry — Enhance your ball handling and scoring skills at this high-intensity youth basketball camp in Marietta.