Good morning, Marietta.

Winston, a 6-month-old male black/white American pit bull terrier from Cobb County Animal Services, is available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Appointments are preferred for pet visits & walk-ins are welcome to help staff balance scheduling for current and future pet parents.

Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs remains a Marietta staple on Church Street Extension by serving chili dogs, burgers and cherished memories to families and workers every day, and its unchanged menu keeps locals coming back.

South Cobb Regional Library will host Speed Friending for adults on Aug.

1 at 2:00 p.m. at 805 Clay Road in Mableton — it will also hold The Last Word Book Discussion on Aug. 13 at 4:30 p.m. and a Library Board meeting on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Marietta residents can now try the Cobb Cuisine Community & Culture Quiz based on Brian Benefield's columns focused on dining and local topics.

The interactive quiz, published daily by the Cobb County Courier, encourages participants to research answers and learn more about their county.

Lottery players saw excitement as combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots exceeded $1.4 billion; Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing in Atlanta produced an estimated $800 million jackpot while today the Powerball drawing from a Florida studio will occur at 10:59 p.m.

With the 2026 to 2027 school year starting next week, Cobb School District will add eight Vapor Wake K-9s for weapons detection, increasing the fleet to 16 at high schools in Mableton + officials expect the move to boost school safety.

Wellstar laid off 761 employees (about 2% of its workforce) on July 28 after reviewing roles in corporate, shared services, and administrative areas while keeping frontline care positions intact; the company said the cuts will help streamline operations for long-term growth.

Toast, a 1-year-old male beige domestic short hair, is Marietta’s Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services (1060 Al Bishop Drive).

The shelter encourages scheduling appointments in advance while also welcoming walk-ins.

Local shopping plaza tenants claim the landlord did not disclose ongoing sewage issues, leaving several businesses closed (the problem remains under review).

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.