Good morning, Marietta.

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta will revive its 9/11 Field of Flags Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, with a flag parade beginning at 10 a.m. Aug.

29 at Grace Community Church and a memorial service starting at 7:55 a.m. at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

Cooper, a 1-year-old tri-color Australian shepherd, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers pet visits by appointment (walk-ins welcome for emergencies) at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Town Center Community named Mary Koronkowski as its new director of community investment and impact — she will lead local partnership efforts and community engagement in Cobb County.

The Cobb County Courier Quiz challenges residents with questions on Town Center’s landmarks, history, and local projects.

This free daily quiz, delivered by email, invites participants to learn more about their community + spark curiosity about local details.

Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County have planned several upcoming events for local gardening enthusiasts (dates and locations will be announced soon) to share sustainable practices in the community.

Residents can join to experience hands-on lessons in green living.

Marietta hosts its 48th annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Show with over 220 tables displaying military artifacts, antique weapons, historic documents and battlefield finds.

The event brings collectors+enthusiasts together to celebrate local history.

Whitefield Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new $40 million Learning Commons this week at its 100-acre campus in Smyrna.

Yellow school buses transported eager students as the 2026-27 school year began this morning in Cobb County, creating an upbeat atmosphere in local neighborhoods.

Local residents near Dobbins Air Reserve Base may hear noise from a routine training exercise this week.

Officials say the controlled simulation is essential for readiness and will alert the public if any real incidents occur.

Marietta-based Wellstar Health System completed its acquisition of the 25-bed Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton — adding the hospital to its network of 12 while integration efforts will boost clinical services at the renamed facility.