Good morning, Marietta.

Lucky is a 3 month old and 3 lb female calico domestic short hair kitten in the shelter at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

Adoption visits are available by appointment and walk-ins are welcome; call (770) 499-4136 for details.

Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, a 25-year-old soldier who died overseas, will be buried with full military honors today in Canton; locals can honor him by lining the procession route near Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q on Marietta Highway at 11 a.m.

Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual Harvest Gathering fundraiser in Kennesaw on Sunday, Oct.

4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.—the event features a garden-to-table dinner with wine pairings and VIP perks, with proceeds supporting the gardens’ educational programs.

Fin and Feathers, a new Southern soul restaurant, is set to open soon at Marietta Square.

The eatery is at 16 Atlanta Street across from Johnnie MacCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub.

The new Georgia Milestones results for the 2025-2026 school year, released Thursday, show strong improvements in math and science for local schools.

Marietta City Schools and Cobb County School District saw higher student performance.

The Cobb County School District named its elementary, middle and high school Teachers of the Year Thursday, recognizing educators for their dedication to students.

The awards highlight local excellence in teaching.

I-285 is closing in both directions from Paces Ferry Road to South Atlanta Road tonight at 7 p.m. for repaving, and lanes will reopen Monday at 5 a.m. Drivers are urged to follow detours as work continues.

Six local salmonella cases linked to imported jalapeño peppers served at Chipotle & Qdoba were reported, although the FDA says the affected peppers have been removed and pose no ongoing risk.

Health officials advise Marietta residents to check recall notices for updates on peppers that may have reached grocery stores.

A loving Jack Russell terrier named JACK is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta; the shelter encourages pet parents to schedule an appointment and welcomes walk-ins for lost pets (call 770-499-4136 for more info).