Good morning, Marietta.

A new life-saving resource will be coming to Lake Allatoona—named in memory of a man who spent his life promoting water safety—to honor his legacy.

Local officials said the project will launch soon to boost safety for lake visitors.

Local organizers delivered Stuff the Bus donations today—providing backpacks and school supplies to children heading back to school and easing the start of the term for local families.

Cobb County condo residents experienced a massive explosion when a sewage spill disrupted their building—officials are investigating the cause and planning cleanup efforts.

Police arrested a man after a shooting killed a beloved coach — police said the investigation is ongoing — as authorities work to determine the motive behind the incident.

The Marietta History Center will host its annual Rummage and Book Sale from August 14th to 16th at 1 Depot Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with free entry on Saturday and regular museum admission on the first two days.

All proceeds will support the care and preservation of over 50,000 artifacts + the sale will offer books, toys, militaria, vintage items, and more.

Marietta students and teachers were honored at the fourth annual Hope Givers Film Challenge awards ceremony — they were recognized for their creativity and efforts to boost mental health awareness through film.

At Kennesaw State University’s X Lab, assistant professor Chloe Yixin Xie and computer science student Johaan Kathilankal Jis use supercomputers to run simulations that model Alzheimer’s protein behavior — a method that speeds drug research.

They rely on the Texas Advanced Computing Center’s systems — supported by the NSF ACCESS program — to reduce research time and costs for drug discovery.

Cobb County International Film Festival

10 AM – 9 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Check event website for details — Discover diverse independent films and engage with filmmakers at this annual celebration.

East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting

7-8 a.m. — Rotary Club (East Cobb-Marietta) — Free entry — Network with local professionals over breakfast and share community insights.

Sara Hells and Olivia Barnes Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Enjoy a night of music with independent artists from Georgia and beyond.

Comedy Show Featuring Tammy Pescatelli

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the brassy humor and sharp wit of a hard-working female comedian.

Friday Night Spades & Card Party

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Luckey's BBQ Place — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of spades, card games, delicious BBQ, and great company.

POParazzi & Heroes of Hope Concert

9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 cover — Experience high-energy pop and rock hits from the 80s to now with Atlanta's female-fronted band POParazzi.