Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services has updated its pet visit system (appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome) while Starla, a 10-week-old, 2-lb black/white domestic short hair kitten, looks for her forever home at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Unity North Atlanta donated $2,250 to Family Promise Cobb County to support local housing programs — a key outreach effort — and to help families gain stability.

The donation reinforces the church’s commitment to practical community support.

Ivy (a seven-month-old brown/white basenji weighing 15 lbs) was selected as Dog of the Day from Cobb Animal Services in Marietta; the shelter welcomes walk-ins while preferring appointments at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Crews began construction on a new car wash chain on Whitlock Avenue — replacing a former restaurant site — that will bring updated service options to local drivers.

The project is set to expand community convenience in the area.

A feature recounts how early auto drivers faced strict rules that kept them at a distance from horses while county ordinances varied, plus local pioneers improved the muddy roads that became paved highways such as the Dixie Highway.

This review shows how local efforts shaped travel over time.

A second career academy opens Monday at Allatoona High School, where 116 Cobb County students will train in a state-of-the-art facility featuring a drone zone & healthcare rooms with mannequins for hands-on learning.

CobbWorks Inc. received a $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild program to support youth training, as confirmed by Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Marietta).

The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a pilot program with the Cumberland Community Improvement Group to test a driverless shuttle network in Cumberland.

Officials expect the autonomous project to bring innovative transit options for the community + boost local mobility.

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services received a Gold-Helmet award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for its cancer prevention efforts, showing its commitment to firefighter safety locally.

Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care will host an open house on Aug.

15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (4838 S. Cobb Dr. SE in Smyrna) where seniors, caregivers and professional partners can tour the community, ask questions and enjoy a cold drink and summer treat.

Burtgers Food Truck showcased its 'Big Black Box' dish on FOX 5 on July 31—a smash burger dipped in warm cheese and coated with crunchy toppings like bacon bits, Hot Cheetos, or Dorito crumbs.

The truck, created by Atlanta native Robert 'Bert', visits breweries and festivals in the metro area.

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.