Good morning, Marietta.

Franco, an 11-month-old male blue roan Australian cattle dog, is ready for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Appointments for visits are preferred though walk-ins are welcome; call (770) 499-4136 for details.

Marietta’s Cobb County Animal Services has a 2-year-old female gold Labrador retriever available for adoption as part of the Courier’s Dog of the Day feature.

The shelter prefers appointments+ walk-ins are welcome, and staff are ready to assist potential pet owners.

Joe South — known for hits like 'Down in the Boondocks' — is buried at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton.

The cemetery sits on a hill with a view of the Atlanta skyline that honors his legacy.

South College held a joint commencement ceremony on June 19 in Atlanta to honor 1,027 graduates from its Georgia campuses + marking the first graduating class from its Marietta campus.

Today, Cobb County DOT reports active road and lane closures in our area due to construction projects.

Brookwood Dr and Hamilton Rd, among others, are closed in both directions with posted detours for drivers.

Cobb County commissioners voted Tuesday night to expand on-demand microtransit service in south Cobb, Acworth + Kennesaw, moving the transit plan forward.

Cookie is a 1-year-old white/black domestic short hair cat available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers appointments via its 24/7 online booking (walk-ins remain welcome) to better manage visits and staffing.

Multiple pre-match festivities across metro Atlanta for the Morocco vs. Haiti World Cup match include a fan festival at Atlanta Stadium and a Haiti-focused watch party in Marietta at iLounge Caribbean Restaurant ($25 admission) with live music, DJs and Caribbean food.

Glover Park Concert Series

Free entry — Glover Park — Celebrate 40 years of music with local and national acts featuring tribute bands and more.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets start at $90 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band live in Marietta.

Marietta Independence Day Celebration

10 a.m.–10 p.m. — Marietta Square — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with festivities, fireworks, and community spirit.

Annie the Musical

4:30-6:00 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of Annie filled with timeless songs and unforgettable characters.

Annie

3-7 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Tickets from $118 — Experience the beloved classic Annie in an unforgettable live performance.

Annie the Musical

8-11 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Tickets available — Experience the heartwarming journey of optimistic orphan Annie through song and dance.