Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta History Center will host a free Revolutionary America family program on Saturday, July 19—from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—featuring hands-on activities and crafts that explore colonial life and the nation’s 250th anniversary, with free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Worshippers of all ages gathered today off Roswell Road for the Marietta Campmeeting (held despite the July heat), keeping a long-held tradition alive in the community.

The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra announced an expanded artistic leadership team for the 2026+2027 season, naming Dr. Bobbie Bailey as Artistic & Executive Director, Dr. Kathryn Encisco as Camerata director, Dr. David Doke as Symphony conductor, and Dr. Will Whitehead as Philharmonic leader. Audition registration is open through Aug. 5 and live auditions take place on Aug. 8.

A Belmont Hills teacher (following the Cobb Schools 'We Are Family' tradition) is scheduled to donate a kidney to a former student.

The gesture highlights the deep support teachers offer beyond the classroom.

Kennesaw State University’s Mookerji Innovation Fund reached its 50th startup investment with Esoteric Sync in just over five years – investing nearly $700,000 since 2021 to help students attract over $5M in follow-on funding.

The program supports local entrepreneurship and drives an innovation ecosystem near home.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will completely close the I-75 Express lanes in Cobb County this weekend+ the road striping project will affect traffic in Marietta and Kennesaw.

A west Cobb restaurant failed its routine health inspection on Tuesday after inspectors found 13 code violations - it later improved its score to 78 on a follow-up inspection two days later.

Cobb County Animal Services invites local families to meet Teenie, an 8‑week‑old American pit bull terrier at its Marietta shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive; appointment scheduling is preferred but walk‑ins are welcome.

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.