Good morning, Marietta.

Doodle, a 1-year-old male blonde/white Labrador retriever weighing 40 lbs, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

Appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome, and pet parents can schedule visits online or call (770) 499-4136 at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Volunteers from We Thrive on Riverside, Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club cleaned Blair’s Bridge Road on a Sunday late afternoon, removing 14 bags of litter including car parts — they celebrated with pizza and lemonade.

Community groups can contact Keep Cobb Beautiful to join the Adopt-A-Mile program.

Mary “Jeanne” Menna was struck by lightning on May 6 outside a church parking lot in Cobb County and was revived by Marietta Police and Fire — she later met with first responders on Monday after a 54-day recovery.

Today, a local woman alleged that a popular oil change business in Marietta left her engine in the backseat after servicing her car.

Switzer Library will host America 250 events in July.

Revolutionary Soldiers of Marietta National Cemetery is on July 6 at 6:00 p.m., American Revolution Trivia on July 21, and Let's Talk: America 250 – Many Stories, One Nation on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. at 266 Roswell Street.

Gas prices statewide dropped 7 cents to $3.58 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July rush — Cobb County prices average $3.525 — as declining crude oil costs lower pump prices; AAA advises travelers to fill up soon.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores for Cobb County food services inspected from June 19 to June 25.

Scores ranged from 77 to 100 at various facilities — including locations in Marietta, Mableton, and Smyrna.

Organizations are handing out water and opening cooling centers today as temperatures rise across metro Atlanta.

Residents can use these services to stay cool (check local listings for details).

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.

Annie

3-6 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Tickets start at $118 — Annie is set to deliver an unforgettable live experience in Marietta.