Good morning, Marietta.

Shadow is a 10-month-old neutered male black labrador retriever weighing 60 lbs and available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—pet visits are preferred by appointment though walk-ins are welcome.

Marietta community members gathered Saturday night to raise funds for a scholarship honoring Liv Teverino—a Marietta High School student who died in a car accident in September.

Bradley Dekover Traylor (44) of Atlanta is accused of breaking into several rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott on Delk Road in Marietta on July 26 at 8 a.m.

The Boys & Girls Club (Marietta) said a new funding boost will save its after-school programs (which were on the brink of shutting down) so that hundreds of kids can keep their safe place to learn and grow.

Cobb Youth Leadership announced the 2025-2026 class as part of a youth program sponsored by the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—designed to build leadership skills through interactive participation.

Marietta officials hosted a push-in ceremony Tuesday afternoon to welcome two new fire engines to the fire department’s fleet—light rain did not stop the event.

Pip is a 3-month-old black domestic short hair kitten weighing 4 lbs at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta — located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive — and she is available for adoption.

Visitors may plan a visit — call 770-499-4136 — as appointments are preferred and walk-ins welcomed.

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.

39th Annual Marietta Art in the Park

10 AM - 5 PM — Marietta Square — Free entry — Explore fine arts, engage in crafts, and support local schools over Labor Day weekend.