Good morning, Marietta.

At a recent board meeting, Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will not invest in smartphone pouches to enforce the statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 set to take effect in July 2026 and that the student code of conduct will be updated before then. School board Chair David Chastain proposed removing the residency requirement from the Cobb Schools Foundation board—potentially drawing interest from local businesses such as Publix and Six Flags—and the board will revisit the proposal next month.

Georgia taxpayers who filed on time and owe nothing have started receiving surplus tax refunds—single filers get $250, heads of household get $375, and married filers get $500.

The deposits, which began on June 16 and are part of a one-time rebate approved under House Bill 112, can be tracked online.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants—inspections from June 6 through June 12 showed scores ranging from 56 at Volcano Steak & Sushi to 100 at several locations, including Marietta food services.

Toffee, a female tortoiseshell domestic medium hair kitten 8 weeks old from Cobb Animal Services, is in need of a permanent loving home in Marietta.

Interested adopters may schedule an appointment or walk in at 1060 Al Bishop Drive — a process set up to manage visits smoothly.

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.

Build Your Own Bouquet!

1-3 p.m. — The Avenue West Cobb — Free entry — Create your own custom bouquet with fresh flowers and explore our Pressed Flower Workshop.

First Taste and See Event

3-8 p.m. — Sweetie's Crab Shack — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable evening with local wines, seafood delights, and live music.