Good morning, Marietta.

Otis, a male black Labrador retriever and Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, is now available for a loving home at the local shelter — visitors are encouraged to book an appointment as shelter staff prioritize scheduled visits.

Peaches are ripening early in North Georgia, and local orchards may offer fresh seasonal fruit to residents in the coming weeks.

This early harvest could bring new tastes to area markets as growers adjust for the season.

A Georgia Power transmission problem left thousands of Marietta customers without power Friday afternoon, city officials reported.

Kroger on Shallowford Road in East Cobb marked the completion of its $1.85M renovation on Friday + customers and officials gathered to celebrate the store's upgrade.

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra received a FY2027 grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts to support performances+education and community arts programs.

The grant is part of a $1.3 million fund distributed to 90 arts organizations across 25 counties.

The Marietta City Council voted this week to form a citizen committee (for planning, design, and construction) for the new Franklin Gateway park.

The advisory group will guide the project as it moves forward.

The vacant former Powers Ferry Kroger on Powers Ferry Road will become a fitness center after Marietta City Council approved the necessary variances this week.

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.

Annie the Musical

3-6 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Tickets available — Enjoy a heartwarming story filled with hope and dreams through the eyes of an optimistic orphan.

Annie

3-7 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Tickets from $122 — Experience the heartwarming tale of Annie live on stage in Marietta.