Good morning, Marietta.

In Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services features Weevil, an 8 week old chocolate brown and white Labrador retriever available for adoption.

Appointments are preferred + walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, ensuring a smooth pet visit for potential new family members.

Filmmakers will screen The Fabulous Flocks at 2 p.m. at the Strand Theatre on Marietta Square on Friday, Aug.

7 as part of the Cobb International Film Festival. The short film explores a family’s moonshine & NASCAR legacy through historical drama.

Auditions for “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” are now open at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (117 North Park Square) in Marietta, where interested actors can showcase their talent.

This morning in Marietta, gas prices rose after fighting in Iran disrupted supply, with state prices moving from $3.56 to $3.73 per gallon and Cobb County averaging $3.74, according to AAA (fuel report).

Marietta Board of Education adopted a resolution this week to limit screen time and tech use in classrooms, with the rule set to take effect in August.

The move aims to promote a teacher-first classroom approach for the upcoming school year.

The Cobb County Courier Quiz released Part 2 yesterday to test local knowledge of law enforcement agencies while offering links for readers to learn more in an ongoing series.

Cobb School District celebrated the grand opening of its $25M career academy at Allatoona High School on Thursday (after more than a year of construction).

An east Cobb Thai eatery received a failing health inspection score of 42 on Monday after inspectors found raw chicken handling and food storage violations that require correction.

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.